As noted, the trim materials improve as you go up the line. The basic fabric in the CE is fine, but the door panels and inserts suggest a low price. The LE features richer fabric, and the XLE is nicer still. The Limited is upholstered in leather, easy to clean and better for dog hair.
The Sienna driver sits before a smooth, organic dashboard, with a prominent if slightly awkward center stack housing most key switches and controls. The standard trim is dark, lacquered-look plastic, and it looks good. The faux-wood trim in the XLE and Limited looks tacked on.
The seats are comfortable, even for long drives, and the steering wheel tilts and telescopes on all models. Big mirrors and lots of glass give the driver a good view in all directions. The dash-mounted shifter seems unusual at first, and has a bit of a spindly feel. On the other hand, it has a slightly sportier air than a conventional column shifter, and it doesn't block pass-through space between the front seats, as a floor shifter might.
The heating/air conditioning system works well, and it's easy to operate, manual or automatic. The upgrade automatic system features digital temperature readouts and dual front-seat settings. The three temperature zones (driver, passenger, rear) are easy to sync by pressing a button. Switches for the power sliding doors and power rear liftgate are overhead.
Toyota's navigation system is among the best. Its screen is larger than most, and its touch-screen operating system is far superior to the point-and-click systems used by many luxury brands.
The rearview camera is a great feature that you'll get so used to using you'll miss it when you get in cars without it. Shift the Sienna into reverse and a video camera mounted in the rear door automatically displays a wide-angle view behind the vehicle on the navigation screen. The viewing perspective provided by such cameras has improved considerably since their introduction, and in the Sienna it really helps when parallel parking or backing into tight spaces. More important, the rearview camera can help the driver spot small children or obstacles that might be hidden below the rear glass. Shifting into reverse also turns on an outside warning beeper, which sounds like a good thing for crowded parking lots, but could get old and may not be popular with neighbors late at night.
The rearview camera is a nice complement to the optional park-assist system, which sounds a tone inside the vehicle when backing up or pulling forward toward close objects. There are different tones for front and rear and they beep faster as the objects get closer. Familiarity with this system helps skilled drivers park more efficiently and avoid scrapes.
Family-friendly conveniences abound in the Sienna, and there are lots of places to puts things, starting with two glove boxes. A big center console holds 12 CDs. Armrest compartments each hold another six CDs, and there's a spot for a phone just to the right of the shifter. The dry cleaning hooks are big enough to accommodate big loads, and there are hooks on seat backs and in the cargo area for plastic grocery bags. Two 115-volt outlets, like the kind in your house, come with the entertainment system on Limited models, which can power computers or other small electronic appliances. On all Siennas, a battery saver feature deactivates the dome lights after 30 minutes; given that minivans are often used with the doors open as bases for picnics or daylong outdoor activities, the battery saver is an important feature.
The second row of seats is roomy. There's a lot of room for legs, and plenty of open space around rear passengers heads, even with the standard curtain-style airbags packed in the headliner. The middle side windows lower part way, but not below the center of gravity of a toddler, and they feature anti-pinch protection intended to reduce the chance of injuries to small fingers. The optional sunshades for second- and third-row seats are welcome, as they filter strong sunlight better than even privacy glass.
Seven-passenger models have captain's chairs in the second row. The right-hand seat can be repositioned from side to side, offering either a small bench seat or a pair of bucket seats with space between them. Moving them close together makes getting into the back row easier. Moving them apart makes them more comfortable for adults, and creates psychological separation for bickering kids. The trouble is that the movable seat has to be removed and reinstalled in one of the two locations. Toyota hasn't developed a sliding track because it claims most people don't move the second-row seats once they've decided on the favored position. Unfortunately, this setup leaves the seat attachment points exposed. The center console can be removed from between the front seats and relocated between the second-row seats, or owners can order a second unit from the dealer.
When the second-row seats are empty, the seatbacks can flip down and the entire seat can tumble forward. The captain's chairs can also be removed completely. This is easily accomplished mechanically, but at 49 pounds the chairs may require two people to wrestle in and out.
Eight-passenger models (available in CE and LE trim) differ mainly in the second row, which replaces the captain's chairs with a three-place split/foldingbench. The small middle section of the bench can be moved nearly 13 inches closer to the front seats, putting children in child seats within arm's reach. When it's not being used, the center section converts into a big armrest.
Third-row seats have a rake adjustment, which increases their comfort. The Sienna offers more than enough storage space behind the third seat for a big grocery haul or a couple of sports bags; and the seat folds easily when you need more space. It's split 60/40, which adds versatility when hauling a combination of passengers and cargo, and particularly long items. It can also be stowed completely. The third-row seatbacks flip forward, then each seat folds easily into a deep well. It's a two-step operation that can be done with one hand, and headrests are integrated into the s?ToyotaSienna�Interior????? ?? ???? ????????? ???? ?? ?? ??????? ????? ??? ?? ???? ????????????????? ??????? ????? ?????????? ??? ?????? ?????? ????? ????? ???? ?? ????? ??????? ?????????? ???? ? ?????? ???? ???? ??? ?? ??? ?????? ???????? ???? ? ???????? ????? ???????? ?? ????? ???????? ??? ?? ????? ???? ???? ???? ?? ???? ??? ??????????????? ????? ????????? ??????? ???? ?????????????? ??? ?????? ??? ? ????? ???? ???? ????? ?????? ???? ? ????????? ??? ???? ??? ?eats so they don't have to be removed first (as on some minivans).
With hauling space maximized, the Sienna offers 148.9 cubic feet of cargo volume. That's just a little more than the in the latest Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, or Honda Odyssey, and 12 cubic feet more than in even the extended-length Chevy Uplander. Perhaps more significantly, the Sienna has 40 cubic feet more cargo volume than a full-size SUV like the Chevy Tahoe (at 109 cubic feet). Folding the third row away leaves a flat cargo floor with tie-down hooks. We were able to slide in a six-foot ladder without moving the second-row seats. With its fold-flat front seat (standard on all but the CE), the Sienna can also accommodate long, narrow objects such as 2X4s up to 10 feet in length or slightly longer, entirely within its confines.