Toyota's V6 is easy to live with. It's smooth, reliable, and economical. Power isn't an issue. It generates 210 horsepower, slightly more than the Ford Windstar's 3.8-liter V6 and on par with the Chrysler Voyager's 3.3-liter V6. Passing other vehicles on hills is easy: Punch it and the Sienna takes off, quickly putting slower vehicles away. Toyota recommends premium fuel. Toyota's engine is efficient with EPA fuel economy ratings of 19/24 mpg city/highway.
The four-speed automatic transmission is excellent. It always chooses the right gear, forming a team with the V6. Shifts are so smooth when cruising that they are nearly seamless; under hard acceleration the transmission provides positive shifts at the redline.
Anti-lock brakes come standard on the Sienna, which offers smooth stopping performance. Next Page