2018 Toyota Sienna Review | Infotainment

Each Sienna is fitted with Toyota's anything but difficult to-utilize Entune infotainment framework and up to five USB ports. While it is accessible with a portable hotspot and discretionary back seat diversion, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are inaccessible.

What's New for 2018?

Toyota redressed a portion of the issues with the Sienna's old infotainment framework for 2018. A year ago, it had a solitary USB port and was without a versatile hotspot. It's presently accessible with up to five USB ports and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. The accessible back seat stimulation framework has been refreshed to incorporate spilling ability for Android gadgets. The standard Entune unit on the L trim now includes application based route. The framework on the LE, SE, and XLE models has standard Toyota's Safety Connect, which places drivers in contact with responders in a crisis. Likewise, the Premium Audio alternative is accessible on the SE and XLE; the JBL stereo with Dynamic Navigation and Destination Assist is standard on the Limited.

Infotainment Features

Each Sienna has some adaptation of Entune infotainment. The base L has a 6.1-inch touchscreen with a CD player and a four-speaker stereo. The standard framework on the LE, SE, and XLE is a 7.0-inch unit with six speakers, a route application, SiriusXM satellite radio, and activity and climate refreshes. The Limited has a similar touchscreen, in addition to incorporated route and a 10-speaker JBL stereo. A cool alternative is an in-auto PA framework that uses an amplifier to open up the driver's voice. It's ideal for telling back-push travelers that "the van's pivoting if the clowning around doesn't stop, PRONTO!"

Infotainment Performance

The 7.0-inch Entune unit we tried on the Sienna Limited is as responsive as well known cell phones however slower than Fiat Chrysler's magnificent Uconnect framework in the Pacifica.

2018 Toyota Sienna Review | Interior

Toyota's inside originators are evidently fanatics of disconnected dash formats and shabby plastics, as confirm by the Sienna. Notwithstanding feel, it remains a practical domain for travelers of any age, with accessible highlights, for example, second-push skipper's seats and a drop-down back seat diversion framework.

What's New for 2018?

The Sienna inside quality is baffling contrasted and its adversaries. Be that as it may, the 2018 models now have a covered front windshield and acoustic glass on the front-push side windows. Toyota asserts this decreases clamor, vibration, and brutality. Additionally, the measure group has another 4.2-inch driver-data show.

Inside Space Comparisons

The Sienna's second-and third-push legroom trails most different minivans; be that as it may, the two columns are as yet agreeable for grown-ups. Those purchasing the best spec Limited get a standard and selective double sunroof that cuts headroom throughout the second and third columns by around two inches.

Inside Features

A dark focus stack that looks as systematic as the instrument board of the Space Shuttle contains vast, simple to-distinguish controls. Those found nearer to the traveler, for example, the tuning handle for the radio—can be hard for the driver to reach. Front-drive Siennas have seating for up to eight with a stowable focus position situate in the second column, as they are sold just as seven-traveler vehicles without an inside seat situate. Standard three-zone atmosphere control will prove to be useful to chill the group following a day at the shoreline. The Sienna is additionally accessible with a power-enacted second-push situate (called an Auto Access Seat) that reaches out outside the vehicle and brings down to make passage and departure more open, especially for impeded travelers; it's a manufacturing plant introduced choice that requires a unique merchant request and adds about $6000 to the cost of the van.

A couple of years prior, the Sienna's inside highlights were more than fulfilling. In any case, imaginative opponents have developed with amenities, for example, the Pacifica's Stow 'N Go seating framework—which empowers the second-push seats to cover up in wells under the heap floor—or the Odyssey's reconfigurable second line and implicit vacuum.

Inside Sound Level

Present day lodges complete an incredible activity of protecting travelers from surrounding clamor, however none can totally wipe out the sharp solid of the breeze and the automaton of tire commotion when you're going at expressway speed. To gauge the inside sound-weight level, we utilize a Brüel and Kjær Type 2250-L sound meter, which we position amidst the principal line of seats at the stature of the driver's ear. The meter consequently midpoints 15 seconds of sound in A-weighted decibels (dBA), taken while the test auto is cruising at 70 mph. (A-weighting is an industry standard that changes decibel readings to better reflect how the human ear hears different frequencies.) We take two estimations and normal the outcomes. We likewise rectify for speedometer errors with our GPS-based information lumberjacks. It is important that decibels are a logarithmic unit, so a rating of 40 decibels isn't double the sound weight of 20 decibels; it is 10 times the sound weight. A six-decibel increment generally pairs the sound weight.

Seating and Step-In Height

To precisely quantify seating tallness—the separation from the street to the driver's hip—we utilize a H-Point Machine (HPM), an exactly designed gadget promoted by SAE International. This adaptable instrument, in conjunction with a laser gadget, uncovers the width and area of rooftop column perceivability impediments (blind sides). Our HPM and laser estimation instruments decide the length of street clouded by the hood and also the street darkened by the storage compartment or incubate (as observed through the rearview reflect).

2018 Toyota Sienna Review | Performance and Driving Impressions

Driving the Sienna like Mario Andretti at Indy is more Fear Factor than Supernanny. It has a lot of giddyap, and the brake pedal feels consoling, yet the ride is delicate, there is a disrupting measure of body roll, and unpleasant streets inspire a greater number of rattles than you hear in a nursery.

What's New for 2018?

The restorative changes for 2018 do nothing to adjust the Sienna's execution or driving impressions. In like manner, the powertrain is totally untouched; all-wheel drive is as yet accessible.

Increasing speed

The two Siennas we tried (front-and all-wheel drive) had the second-and third-speediest dashes to 60 mph. In spite of the fact that they were trounced in passing circumstances (50 to 70 mph) by the Honda Odyssey, Toyota's V-6 felt shockingly expedient in all way of situations. The pedal responds preferable to mid-throttle contributions over deck it; we additionally saw its underlying tip-in has some slack before alarming the motor.

Ride, Handling, and Steering

Family karaoke challenges and resting tots will be undisturbed on account of the Sienna's agreeable ride on smooth surfaces. While unforgiving knocks and uneven roads aren't troubling, the shivers and squeaks heard inside the lodge influenced us to ponder about form quality. The front-drive Sienna and the Odyssey tied for the most minimal cornering hold (0.75 g), yet the Honda felt considerably more steady though the Toyota's clear incline toward tight corners and fast off-ramps was worrisome. The Sienna's guiding feels loose, and it can require hand-over-hand turning on 90-degree around the local area corners, dissimilar to the directing on the Odyssey and Chrysler Pacifica. The Sienna SE utilizes an elite game suspension and a retuned guiding setup, yet these do little to change the van's flow.

Braking

The Sienna's brake pedal has a slight inert support zone before the brakes react with a firm, guaranteeing response. The Kia Sedona we tried had an altogether shorter crisis ceasing separation than either the front-drive or all-wheel-drive Sienna. Be that as it may, the two Toyotas beat the Odyssey.

2018 Toyota Sienna Review | Fuel Economy

The Sienna's powertrain has average efficiency, however the Chrysler and Honda minivans have a slight preferred standpoint with regards to roadway evaluations. By the day's end, each of the three have the same 580 miles of range on a tank of gas—and guardians will without a doubt be making rest-zone stops for the children well before that numerous miles pass by.

What's New for 2018?

Since the Sienna's powertrain extended unaltered for 2018, we don't expect its EPA-evaluated efficiency or genuine figures to change.

2017 Toyota Sienna

The EPA appraisals for the all-wheel-drive Sienna are 18 mpg city, 24 roadway, and 20 consolidated.

We've conceived our own particular mileage test trying to duplicate how a great many people drive on the roadway. Our method involves a 200-mile out-and-back circle on Michigan's I-94 roadway. We keep up a GPS-confirmed 75 mph and utilize the voyage control however much as could reasonably be expected to impersonate the way numerous drivers act amid long treks.

Our front-drive Limited test van surpassed its EPA roadway rating by 2 mpg on our fuel circle—acquiring 29 mpg. We tried an all-wheel-drive XLE display too, which additionally conveyed more than its 24-mpg guarantee. The Odyssey and Pacifica additionally surpassed their appraisals by 2 mpg and 3 mpg, separately. The Odyssey and Pacifica likewise surpassed their evaluations by 2 mpg and 3 mpg, separately.

2018 Toyota Sienna Review | Engine and Transmission

Zipping the children to rehearse or exploring road furors on vacation ends of the week is simple and effective with the Sienna's V-6 motor and eight-speed programmed transmission. Its accessible all-wheel-drive framework is a class select and an additional measure of security in severe climate.

What's New for 2018?

In 2017, Toyota refreshed the Sienna's motor and transmission to be all the more effective, refined, and productive, which is likely why there are no progressions for 2018.

2017 Toyota Sienna

The Sienna has another 296-hp 3.5-liter V-6, the most intense motor in its class; strength is helped by 30, and its 263 lb-ft of torque is up by 18. It hurried the front-drive adaptation to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds—speedier than everything except the new Honda Odyssey. Speeding up times aside, Toyota's family hauler pulls effortlessly in day by day utilize. Motor commotion can heighten with liberal throttle applications, however it's not coarse. In spite of the fact that the eight-speed gearbox is accommodating around town and unsurprising on the parkway, we noticed a hesitance to downshift under overwhelming throttle. All-wheel drive isn't accessible on the base L or the lively SE, and its cost fluctuates relying upon the model.

Tow Ratings Compared

The Sienna's maximum tow rating is just 100 pounds short of the Chrysler Pacifica and the Dodge Grand Caravan, however its 3500-pound max coordinates that of the three-push Mazda CX-9 and in addition the Kia Sedona and the 2018 Honda Odyssey.

2018 Toyota Sienna Review | Overview

The sensible Sienna has every one of the signs of the cutting edge minivan: an extensive inside, cutting edge dynamic wellbeing highlights, and an effective, productive powertrain. Its V-6 and eight-speed programmed can be matched with class-selective all-wheel drive; front-wheel-drive is standard. A discretionary back seat stimulation framework and a Wi-Fi hotspot keep the children content. Standard security tech incorporates computerized crisis braking, path keeping help, and that's only the tip of the iceberg. In any case, the Sienna does not have some imperative highlights, for example, the Pacifica's overlap into-the-floor second-push seats, or the implicit vacuum that is accessible in both the Odyssey and Pacifica. While this massive box isn't as advanced inside and its ride is less refined than those adversaries, the Sienna has a lot of substance to fulfill purchasers.

What's New for 2018?

Toyota made noteworthy powertrain enhancements to the Sienna in 2017, however it didn't tinker with whatever else. For 2018, the most evident refresh is another front end and adapted lower-body boards. The inside has been upgraded with an overlaid windshield and acoustic glass on the front-push side windows for calmer running and another 4.2-inch driver data show in the check bunch. The Entune infotainment framework is updated over the Sienna lineup with up to five USB ports and a discretionary 4G Wi-Fi hotspot. The accessible back seat excitement framework would now be able to stream from Android gadgets. Premium sound frameworks are accessible, as well. The 2018 Sienna has Toyota Safety Sense P standard. It incorporates forward-impact cautioning, computerized crisis braking, path takeoff cautioning, path keeping help, programmed high-bars, and versatile journey control.

What Was New for 2017?

The Sienna looks basically the same as it did when the third-age display first hit showrooms as a 2011 model. The most huge change as of recently was discarding the base four-barrel motor in 2013, making Toyota's 3.5-liter V-6 the main motor decision. For 2017, the Sienna gets a refreshed powertrain. The V-6 has an indistinguishable dislodging from its antecedent, yet brags an additional 30 drive (up to 296) and 18 lb-ft of torque (up to 263). Its running mate is another eight-speed programmed transmission that replaces the six-speed. Together they enhance refinement, quickening, and mileage.

Trims and Options We'd Choose

The 2018 Sienna includes a reiteration of standard dynamic wellbeing highlights and an enhanced infotainment framework, both of which make the minivan more present day and more attractive to customers. As in 2017, the Sienna LE is the best deal and our favored decision among minivans. It begins at $34,655 (up $1120 from a year ago), and its standard highlights include:

• 7.0-inch Entune infotainment touchscreen

• Heated, control flexible outside mirrors

• Power-customizable driver's seat

• Dual power-sliding back entryways

Including all-wheel drive includes costs $2540 and diminishes traveler seating from eight to seven by taking out the removable second-push situate. We'd manage with the front-drive setup and just include the Outdoor bundle ($364), which shields our speculation from children, mutts, and the components. It includes all-climate floor liners, curved guards, and doorsill defenders. That solitary choice brought our aggregate to $35,019. While the Honda Odyssey EX-L ($38,335) and the Chrysler Pacifica Touring L ($36,590) are brimming with highlights and our most loved choices, the Sienna LE is a long way from no frills. The individuals who needn't bother with extravagant jeans additional items as well as lean toward a Toyota in their carport will be content.

2018 Toyota Sienna Review

To the extent we can tell, Toyota needs you to think about its Sienna as the Jay-Z of minivans. Like Hov on the tune "Otis," Toyota asserts the Sienna has its swagger back—you know, a similar swagger it was guaranteed to have in the fairly moan commendable "swagger wagon" advertisement crusade from quite a while prior.

The makeover really began a year ago, when the Sienna's 266-hp V-6 motor and six-speed programmed transmission were binned for another 296-hp 3.5-liter V-6 motor matched with an eight-speed programmed. The blend helped raise the front-wheel-drive Sienna's efficiency by 1 mpg in the city and 2 mpg on the interstate, to 19/27 mpg, while the all-wheel-drive display saw increments of 2 mpg city and 1 mpg thruway, to 18/24 mpg. With 30 additional horses and two more apparatuses, the Sienna's increasing speed, obviously, enhanced also. We saw the jog to 60 mph fall by 0.3 second, to 7.0 seconds level. Regardless of these essential mechanical changes, however, the 2017 Sienna appeared to be no unique from its 2016 partner.

For 2018, Toyota has fitted another nose that aligns its superior individuals mover's styling more with whatever is left of the brand's lineup. Recognizable changes incorporate bigger and reshaped grille openings. All Sienna models now get the flared side ledges that were already saved for the sportier SE variation.

More essential, however, is the expansion of a large group of new security and innovation highlights. Each Sienna now comes standard with computerized crisis braking, versatile journey control, a path takeoff cautioning framework that can naturally direct the van once more into its path, and programmed high-pillar headlights. Moreover, each of the 2018 Siennas come outfitted with Toyota's most recent Entune 3.0 sight and sound interface and Toyota's App Suite Connect, which offers an application based route framework. Entune is accessible in three evaluations, the most reduced level of which is constrained to the base Sienna L. Climbing to the LE, SE, and XLE trims conveys Entune 3.0 Audio Plus to the table, which includes Wi-Fi availability that permits up to five gadgets to be associated with the van's 4G LTE organize. At long last, Entune 3.0 Premium comes standard on the highest point of-the-line Limited (and is accessible on the SE and XLE), bringing a redesigned stereo and an in-dash route framework that can constantly refresh its guide to represent the most recent geological changes and course data. Other little updates to the Sienna incorporate an accessible encompass see screen on Limited models furnished with the Premium bundle and a back seat stimulation framework now fit for spilling video from Android gadgets.

Toyota wasn't prepared at production time to discuss the van's marked down date or cost, however we anticipate that the refreshed van will swagger into showrooms near the finish of the year with just a little knock in MSRP. In all honesty, we don't know whether the Sienna at any point had swagger in any case; however with substantial rivalry from the Chrysler Pacifica and an all-new Honda Odyssey not too far off, the Sienna's updated looks and included tech should give Toyota's more established contender a superior possibility against more up to date contenders.

2018 Toyota RAV 4 Review

The Toyota RAV4 show line extends by one with the new 2018 RAV4 Adventure. Uncovered at the 2017 Chicago automobile fair, it understands that trim name to signify a standard Tow Prep bundle and a raised ride stature.

Albeit fueled by the same 176-hp 2.5-liter four-chamber found in the present non-half and half RAV4 models, the RAV4 Adventure's Tow Prep bundle brings a redesigned radiator, a motor oil cooler, and a transmission cooler. So prepared, the RAV4 Adventure is appraised to tow up to 3500 pounds when outfitted with all-wheel drive, or more than twofold the standard RAV4's 1500-pound figure. The front-wheel-drive RAV4 Adventure is appraised to tow 2900 pounds. While the two makes sense of remain close to the highest point of the smaller hybrid class, the Adventure still falls behind the Jeep Cherokee V-6's accessible 4500-pound towing limit.

Helping the Adventure emerge from whatever remains of the RAV4 group are a large group of trim-particular outside highlights, including an arrangement of dark painted 18-inch aluminum wheels, passed out front lamp trim, dark haze light encompasses, dark rooftop racks, and model-restrictive lower-body cladding with thicker wheel-well liners that assistance fill in the higher-riding RAV4's extra wheel hole.

Inside, the RAV4 Adventure brandishes a modest bunch of particular prompts, for example, entryway ledge defenders and all-climate floor mats, both embellished with Adventure logos, in addition to a 120-volt electrical plug in the freight zone. A discretionary Cold Weather bundle includes control warmed fabric front seats, a warmed guiding wheel, and a wiper de-icer.

In spite of the fact that Toyota is mum on valuing, an organization representative educated us that Toyota will position the RAV4 Adventure between the sensible RAV4 LE, which begins at $25,850, and the energetic RAV4 SE, which begins at $30,925. At the end of the day, we can anticipate that the RAV4 Adventure will begin at under $30,000 when it goes on special in September.

2017 Toyota RAV4 Review

Review: Toyota basically created the reduced hybrid with the main RAV4 in the mid-1990s, it's as yet a major player in the section with the fourth-age RAV4 that has been around since 2012. Like its antecedents, the 2017 RAV4 is a little, auto based SUV with five seats standard (there's no third line offered in this age) and either front-or all-wheel drive. Additionally as it did in the '90s, the RAV4 contends head-on with the Honda CR-V, albeit a lot of new passages have flown up in the resulting years including the Ford Escape, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, and Mazda CX-5. With just normal execution and generally plain styling, the current RAV4 isn't a champion among its aggressive set. All things being equal, the RAV4's notoriety for reasonableness, solace, and unwavering quality means it's giving the CR-V a keep running for its cash in the 2016 deals race: Toyota has sold 286,809 RAV4s through October to the CR-V's 293,799 units.

What's New: As with numerous other Toyota models, the 2017 RAV4 now has a not insignificant rundown of dynamic security hardware as standard on each model. What the organization calls Toyota Safety Sense-P comprises of forward-impact cautioning, path takeoff alarm, path keeping help, versatile journey control, and programmed high-pillar headlights.

The RAV4 lineup additionally achieves somewhat higher than before with a range-topping Platinum trim that is new for 2017. At an elevated cost of $35,690 for a front-wheel-drive form (include $1400 for all-wheel drive), the Platinum incorporates a monochromatic outside and extravagance highlights, for example, a warmed controlling wheel, a power liftgate, and a 360-degree-see camera framework.

What We Like: Practicality rules in the RAV4, as this hybrid has a roomy and flexible inside that is very much bundled for conveying individuals and stuff. The back seat brags ample legroom and headroom, and it likewise leans back. The RAV4's payload region additionally has a low lift-over stature, making it simple to raise substantial or cumbersome things into the vast 38-cubic-a dependable balance that develops to 73 cubic feet with the rearward sitting arrangements collapsed level into the floor. Those inspired by the more productive RAV4 cross breed won't need to surrender much room, since its battery pack takes up just two cubic feet of payload space.

The RAV4 additionally has an agreeable and calm ride, with preferred commotion segregation over some of its rivals, for example, the Honda CR-V and the Mazda CX-5. The half and half model is a moderately uncommon recommendation in this fragment—the Nissan Rogue is the main other smaller hybrid to offer a gas-electric powertrain—and the all-wheel-drive-just RAV4 crossover yields a helpful productivity change for only $800 over a proportionate XLE AWD or Limited AWD gas display.

What We Don't Like: With inert, ambiguous controlling and a delicate suspension, the RAV4 isn't much enjoyable to drive, notwithstanding for a little hybrid. Neither the standard 2.5-liter four-barrel nor the half and half powertrain gives responsive speeding up, with the cross breed creeping from zero to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds and the RAV4 SE AWD taking 8.4 seconds. While the cross breed in any event compensates for its relative languor with an EPA-evaluated 32 mpg consolidated, the standard four-barrel's most noteworthy joined rating of 26 mpg misses the mark concerning faster, better-to-drive contenders, for example, the 2016 Mazda CX-5 and its 29-mpg number.

Given that higher-trim models cost well into the upper-$30,000 territory, the dashboard's deadened plan and utilization of hard plastics are grim. The generally tasteless outside styling doesn't look so upscale, either, despite the fact that an invigorate for 2016 at any rate gave the front and backsides a more contemporary appearance.

2017 Toyota Prius V Review

While still a supersized variant of the Prius hatchback, the 2017 Toyota Prius V depends on the past age Prius, as opposed to the significantly redesignd adaptation that Toyota presented a year ago. This means the 2017 Prius V hates the ride and dealing with advantages of the new Prius or its enhanced inside quality. In any case, it's a strong pick for customers needing extraordinary mileage, a bigger rearward sitting arrangement and more payload pulling ability than the typical Prius can give.

While the V's increasing speed may abandon you needing - it's one of the slowest vehicles you can purchase this year - there's no denying that its mileage stays extremely amazing. It has accomplished a 41 mpg consolidated EPA appraise on its window sticker, effortlessly putting it at the highest priority on the rundown for commonsense, fuel-productive wagons.

The Prius V is the individual from a genuinely little section, however among its rivals we're inclined toward the Ford C-Max Hybrid. While it can't hold as much freight as the Prius V, the C-Max quickens and turns better, and its lodge is more wonderful and its styling more nice looking. In any case, the Toyota Prius V is equipped and remains a decent pick in this gathering. It won't enliven your heartbeat, however its mix of fuel effectiveness and common sense may prevail upon you by and by.

Each 2017 Toyota Prius V comes standard with antilock circle brakes, steadiness and footing control, front side airbags, side window ornament airbags, a driver knee airbag and a rearview camera.

The Prius V Five with the Advanced Technology bundle incorporates a pre-impact security framework (which fixes the safety belts and starts braking when a crash is esteemed unavoidable) and Toyota's Safety Connect telematics framework (which incorporates crisis help and a stolen-vehicle locator).

In brake testing, a Prius V halted from 60 mph in 122 feet, a respectable separation for the section.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given the Prius V its most astounding conceivable rating of "Good" in the direct cover and little cover frontal-counterbalance affect tests. It additionally earned a "Decent" score for the side-affect, rooftop quality and head limitations and seat (whiplash assurance) tests.

driving

On account of its long wheelbase, the 2017 Toyota Prius V's ride quality is charming around town and on the thruway. It's a simple auto to drive and should keep green-situated proprietors very fulfilled. Be that as it may, with its low taking care of points of confinement and excessively light directing exertion, the Prius V may be excessively segregated. It transfers negligible data to the driver on how the auto is collaborating with the street. Quickening is disappointing also, which can make thruway blending and passing moves require some arranging. Moreover, the CVT's inclination to keep the motor rambling at high rpm is off-putting.

inside

With its extensive and obviously named controls and simple to-utilize high-mounted move lever, the Prius V lodge is a pleasing spot. Its controlling wheel is too far away for taller drivers because of the fairly small reach of its extending capacity, and the seat doesn't have enough acclimations to adjust. Capacity compartments flourish, notwithstanding. There are two stacked gloveboxes and an extensive focus reassure canister, alongside an open alcove underneath the middle stack.

Useful however it might be, the inside misses the mark in tasteful interest. The measures are settled in a recessed zone amidst the dashboard, leaving the territory before the directing wheel resembling an incomplete void. Lodge material quality is conflicting, as well; some of its plastics are pleasantly grained, while others look unstable and low-spending plan. Toyota's Entune touchscreen interface and cell phone application joining framework (Prius V Two and up) function admirably enough, however the C-Max Hybrid's new Sync 3 interface is less demanding to utilize and has a greater screen.

One astute component the Prius V gloats is its part collapsing back seat, which leans back and slides fore and toward the back. Rearward sitting arrangement travelers can appreciate limousine-like legroom, or you can have a far reaching load limit or some blend of the two. There's additionally a decent measure of headroom for taller travelers and a liberal 34.3 cubic feet payload hold behind the back seats. What's more, with 67.3 cubic feet accessible with the back seats down, the Prius V's aggregate load limit equals most little hybrid SUVs.