Toyota Company attempted to produce vans that would have a stand-out sale in
car market like the first Toyota van in 1984 and the Previa in 1991 but neither
of the two produce good sales. In 1997 the company decided to produce another
van based on a Toyota Camry sedan platform. Out to compete with Ford Windstar,
Dodge Caravan and Chevrolet Venture, the seven-seater Toyota Sienna minivan comes
equipped with a powerful V6 engine with 4-speed automatic transmission. It shifts
smoothly and matches the power exerted by the driver.
CE with either three or four doors, LE and XLE with four doors are its three
trim levels. Optional features for LE include theft production, leather, moonroof
and power passenger sliding door. Standard features that can only be found in
LE are power-flip-out side rear windows, privacy glass, auto-off headlamps, tachometer,
upgraded seat fabric, map light and rear reading lights, illuminated entry system,
rear accessory powder outlet and many more. All models have flexible seating arrangements
and an optional fourth door on the driver's side plus spacious storage compartment.
