2001 Toyota Sienna Toyota Sienna 2001 Toyota Sienna LE Minivan Wagon FWD Georgetown, KY Like other minivans on the market, the 2001 Sienna can be equipped with an on-board entertainment system. Dual power sliding doors are newly optional, and the safety-conscious will like the fact that side airbags and a stability control system are available. Sienna's smooth V6 makes more power and torque this year, but Toyota now recommends the use of premium unleaded fuel. A rear defroster is now standard on all Siennas, while JBL audio, heated front seats and an electrochromic rearview mirror with integrated compass are optional on XLE models. Styling has been tweaked front and rear, four new colors replace four old colors, and all Siennas come with a driver's side sliding door. Camry genes, excellent crash-test ratings, refined powertrain, optional stability control system, available side airbags. Dull styling, small size, lacks optimal utility. Despite the fact that it's four model years old and doesn't offer as much utility and functionality as newer competitors, the Toyota Sienna is one of the top choices in the minivan class. With the Sienna, Toyota has placed an emphasis on safety, quality, and performance. There are three models: the base CE, the mid-level LE, and the top-level XLE. All come standard with five doors for 2001. Under the hood is a smooth, powerful, and refined 3.0-liter V6 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission that drives the front wheels. This same powertrain setup can also be found in the Toyota Camry, fitting since the Sienna is built on a stretched and modified Camry platform. In the Sienna, the engine produces 210 horsepower and 220 foot-pounds of torque, both figures up from last year thanks to the addition of variable valve timing technology. Sienna's rigid and lightweight unitized body performed exceptionally well in government crash tests. For 2001, Sienna's safety record is enhanced by newly optional side airbags and an available stability control system. Other standard safety features include ABS, front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, front height-adjustable seatbelt anchors, and daytime running lights. Every Sienna is also equipped with a low tire-pressure warning system. The Sienna driving experience is similar to the Camry in that it's pleasantly non-confrontational. Steering is sure, if not quite nimble. The suspension does a good job of soaking up road imperfections, and wind noise is kept to a minimum. Braking is exceptionally competent. Acceleration from the V6 is acceptable for almost all situations, and the cabin is quiet at highway speeds. Sienna was designed to offer optimum interior roominess in a compact, easy-to-maneuver package. The interior has a definite Camry feel to it, constructed and trimmed in high-quality materials. Removable modular seating allows for custom configurations to accommodate a variety of cargo requirements. A second-row bench seat or captain's chairs and third-row seats can be folded or removed to accommodate bulkier cargo. Third-row seats also add a 50/50 split-folding and tumble feature for additional cargo space, but can't match many competitors for overall user-friendliness. Dual power-operated sliding side doors are optional this year. What Sienna needs to remain competitive in the class is a third-row seat that tumbles into the floor like newer models from Honda and Mazda. More comfortable front seats would help, too, as the current chairs are firm yet unsupportive, and don't offer a wide enough range of adjustment. Overall, Toyota does not make the biggest or most useful minivan, but it does make a reliable, safe, good-performing and refined alternative to a number of family haulers on the market. Dodge Caravan Ford Windstar Honda Odyssey Mazda MPV 336,000 560,000 5Unlimited NA NA NA 6 3 liters V6 210 hp @ 5800 rpm 220 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm 143 cu.ft. NA 1000 lbs. 193.5 in. 73.4 in. 67.3 in. 3890 lbs. 114.2 in. 40 ft. 5.3 in. 40.6 in. 40.3 in. NA NA NA NA 41.9 in. 36.5 in. 7 Standard Standard Not Available Optional Not Available Optional Not Available Rating = Very Good Rating = Very Good Good Very Good Not Tested Not Tested 20.9 gal. 19 mpg / 24 mpg 397 mi. / 502 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $22,922 $25,755 7.35% $480 N/A 3% of the Base Invoice CE (4A): 3L V6 DOHC MPI 24-valve engine, (requires premium unleaded fuel); 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 582 amp HD battery with run down protection; 100 amp HD alternator; front-wheel drive, 3.63 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, gas-pressurized front shocks, rear semi-independent torsion suspension with rear coil springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; rack-and-pinion power steering with engine speed-sensing assist; front disc/rear drum brakes with 4-wheel antilock brakes; 20.9 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; 4 doors with sliding left rear passenger door, sliding right rear passenger door, liftback rear cargo door; front and rear gray bumpers; gray bodyside cladding; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen auto off headlamps with daytime running lights; driver's and passenger's manual black folding outside mirrors; 15" x 6.5" steel wheels;P205/70SR15 BSW A/S tires; compact steel spare wheel; air conditioning, rear air conditioning with separate controls, rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan feature, cassette player, single-disc CD player, 4 speakers, fixed antenna, radio steering wheel controls; child-safety rear door locks, remote fuel door release; 2 power accessory outlets, front lighter element(s), driver's foot rest, smokers'' package; instrumentation display includes water temperature gauge, in-dash clock, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, door ajar, low tire pressure; driver's and passenger's front airbags; tinted windows, manual 1/4 vent windows; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, fixed interval rear wiper, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 7, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, driver and passenger armrests, driver's seat includes 6-way adjustment, passenger's seatincludes 4-way adjustment; removable full folding/reclining, 2nd-row bench seat with adjustable headrests; removable 50/50 folding 3rd-row split-bench seat with adjustable headrests; height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering; interior lights include dome light, rear reading lights; steering wheel with tilt adjustment; vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; mini overhead console with storage, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel bin, 1 seatback storage pocket, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo light; body-colored grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles. LE (4A) (in addition to or instead of CE (4A) equipment): Driver's and passenger's power remote black folding outside mirrors; rear heater; cruise control; retained accessory power; additional instrumentation display includes tachometer; deep tinted windows with driver's 1-touch down function, power 1/4 vent windows; premium cloth seats; interior lights include dome light with fade, front and rear reading lights; dual illuminated vanity mirrors and 2 seatback storage pockets. XLE (4A) (in addition to or instead of LE (4A) equipment): Roof rack; front and rear colored bumpers; colored bodyside cladding; aero-composite halogen fully auto headlamps with daytime running lights; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated folding outside mirrors; P215/65SR15 BSW A/S tires; premium AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan feature, cassette player, single-disc CD player, 6 speakers, fixed diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry; garage door opener; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; front captain seats; removable/reclining 2nd row seat captain seats with adjustable headrests; additional interior lights include illuminated entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel; dual auxiliary visors; carpeted cargo mats and cargo light. 9E Video Entertainment System $1,495 $1,795 AW Wheels: Aluminum $380 $475 BE Front Seat Side Airbags $215 $250 BN Black Pearl Emblems $86 $149 BP10 Rear Bumper Protector $72 $99 C7 Convenience Package $930 $1,046 C9 Convenience Package $381 $579 CA10 Center Console Box $98 $138 CF Carpet/Cargo Mat Set (5 Or 6-Piece Sets) $97 $162 CM30 Electrochromic Mirror with Compass and Temp $199 $269 CX10 Rear Window Deflector $245 $395 DH Towing Receiver Hitch $239 $339 DH60 Drop Hitch Receiver with Wiring Harness $239 $339 DU Wood Dash (Burlwood) $236 $459 DW40 Birdseye Maple Wood Dash and Accent $345 $498 EF Rear Bumper Protector $36 $55 ES10 Vehicle Entertainment System $1,095 $1,495 GN Cargo Net $30 $45 GP Gold Package $89 $164 LA10 Leather Faced Seat Package $1,195 $1,495 LG30 24K Gold Plated Emblems $140 $199 LS10 Power Driver's Lumbar Support $99 $129 N1 Auto-Dimming Mirror $190 $275 PC10 Cargo Net $40 $67 PL20 Cargo Liner $69 $99 QS90 Remote Security System w/Glass Breakage Sensor $269 $429 RB Running Boards (Molded Dark Gray) $290 $480 RF Rear Spoiler $200 $334 SA10 Accent Stripe $40 $76 SD10 Designer Graphic $69 $169 SK Center Console Box $93 $155 SS Wheels: 15" 5-Spoke Split Alloy $440 $592 TO Towing Package For LE $128 $160 TR10 Running Boards $320 $595 TU40 Tires: Michelin Upgrade $355 $425 TU50 Tires: Michelin Upgrade $445 $540 UF60 Full Tank Of Gas (No Charge) $11 $0 UN LE Extra Value Package $272 $302 UP LE Upgrade Package #1 $624 $805 UR LE Upgrade Package #2 $1,004 $1,280 V3 V.I.P. RS3200 Deluxe Security System $275 $439 V5 V.I.P. RS3200 Plus Security System $155 $249 VD Vehicle Skid Control $440 $550 WG30 24K Gold Plated Emblems/Accent $190 $284 WL Alloy Wheel Locks $31 $52 WP10 Wheels: Enkei Alloy $549 $698 WS Steel Wheel Locks $31 $52 WS20 Wheels: BBS RZ $639 $889 WZ Alloy Wheel Locks $31 $52 XA60 Sienna Appearance Package $585 $1,159 XY30 Toyo Guard Protection $409 $619 ZK20 Sienna Travel Package $490 $828 ZS10 Sienna Luxury Package $1,495 $2,260 ZS20 Sienna Entertainment/Luxury Package $2,400 $3,755