With a redesigned front fascia that includes a new
lower grille and larger fog light compartments, the Toyota Sienna has been
taken into the 2018MY.
The popular minivan also gains side lower rockers to
all trim levels, in the same vein with the current SE grade, a laminated front
windshield that reduces noise, vibrations and harshness on the SE, and new
acoustic front row side glass on the Limited grade.
Rounding up the list of visual updates are three new
color choices, Toasted Walnut Pearl, Alumina Jade Metallic and Parisian Night
Pearl, bringing the number of available exterior finishes to nine. The TSS-P bundle of safety features, which
includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, radar-guided cruise
control, Lane Departure Alert and automatic high beams, is now standard on all
models.
The automaker has also added the new
Entune 3.0 multimedia system, which can optionally feature the Connected
Navigation Scout GPS Link with Moving Maps, Entune Audio Plus with Safety
Connect, Wi-Fi Connect and a premium JBL audio system.
Other technology updates include a new rear-seat
entertainment system with streaming capability for Android devices, 360-degree
camera view, 4.2-inch TFT multi-info display and five USB ports that cover all
three rows of seats.
Joining it under the spotlight in NY will be the
facelifted Yaris that, like its European sibling, gains a more dynamic look on
both ends, in addition to various updates on the interior, including a 6.1-inch
or 7.0-inch touchscreen display, USB, AUX, voice recognition, Bluetooth music
streaming, satellite radio, Siri Eyes free, and others.
Available in a choice of 8 exterior colors,
including the new Blue Eclipse and two-tone Blue Eclipse with Black Sand Pearl
Roof, the subcompact hatch will go on sale this summer with prices to be
announced close to that date. As for the 2018 Toyota Sienna, it will arrive at
dealers this fall, with both model to make their public US debuts at the New
York Auto Show next month.
