Toyota Sienta

Toyota Sienta
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2003–present
Body and chassis
Class	Mini MPV
Body style	5-door minivan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (Japan only)
Related	Toyota Vitz

The Toyota Sienta is a mini MPV with sliding doors currently sold in Japan, Hong Kong, Macao, Tanzania, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Kenya. The Sienta was introduced in September 2003.

The Sienta is based on the Vitz subcompact car.

First generation (XP80; 2003–2015)

First generation
Overview
Production	September 2003 – November 2010 June 2011 – July 2015
Assembly	Japan: Kanegasaki, Iwate (Kanto Auto Works)[1]
Designer	Hiroaki Hakamata (2002) Takumi Sasaki (2006 facelift: 2004)
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L 1NZ-FE I4
Transmission	Super CVT-i 4-speed automatic (AWD)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,100 mm (161.4 in)[2] 4,200 mm (165.4 in)[2] (DICE)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)[2]
Height	1,670 mm (65.7 in)[2] 1,680 mm (66.1 in)[2] (AWD)
Curb weight	1,210 kg (2,668 lb)[2] 1,310 kg (2,888 lb)[2] (AWD)

The first generation Sienta was introduced in 2003 in Japan. The car can also be found in Hong Kong, Indonesia and Singapore through parallel imports.

The Sienta received a facelift in 2006, 3 years after its first production. New colors were added, such as Apple Green, Gun-Metal Grey, and Metallic Blue. Another upgrade found on the facelifted models is double electric-powered sliding doors.

Powered by a 1.5 L petrol VVT-i engine capable of 110 bhp (82 kW) at 6,000 rpm, the Sienta comes equipped with CVT. ABS and EBD are standard.

For the 2007 model year on Japanese models only, G-BOOK, a subscription telematics service, is offered as an option.

Toyota cut the Sienta from the lineup in Autumn 2010 due to its age, despite it still selling quite well. It was reintroduced unchanged (except for renamed trim levels and a new sports model, Sienta DICE, with a different design) in May 2011.

The Sienta is commonly used in Kenya as a PSV car. This car is referred to as "Shorio" by Kamakwa residents from the fertile Hills of Nyeri, Kenya.

2003-2006 Sienta  2006-2010 Sienta  2011-2015 Sienta DICE

Second generation (XP170; 2015–present)

Second generation
Overview
Production	July 2015–present
Assembly	Japan: Ōhira, Miyagi (Toyota Motor East Japan)[3] Indonesia: Karawang, West Java (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia)
Designer	Hiroshi Kayukawa (2013)
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L 2NR-FKE I4 (DVVT-iE) 1.5 L 1NZ-FXE I4 (hybrid) 1.5 L 1NZ-FE (AWD) 1.5 L 2NR-FE I4 (DVVT-i) 1.8 L 2ZR-FAE I4 (DVVT-i)[4]
Electric motor	2LM AC PMSM (hybrid)
Transmission	Super CVT-i E-CVT (hybrid) CVT with 7-speed shiftmatic 6-speed manual
Hybrid drivetrain	Power-split (hybrid)
Battery	NiMH (hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length	4,235 mm (166.7 in)[2]
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)[2]
Height	1,675 mm (65.9 in)[2] 1,695 mm (66.7 in)[2] (AWD)
Curb weight	1,310 kg (2,888 lb)[2] 1,380 kg (3,042 lb)[2] (hybrid) 1,370 kg (3,020 lb)[2] (AWD)

The second generation Sienta debuted on July 9, 2015. The second generation Sienta ditches the box-like shape of its predecessor for a new exterior design inspired by the shape of a trekking shoe and it features a large front grille as well as front and rear bumper garnishes that connects the lights.^[5]

The minivan offers three interior layouts: 7-seater, 6-seater, and 5-seater (for wheelchair users). Interior space has been increased in all areas compared to the previous generation model. There is also a hybrid variant, which returns 27.2 km/L (3.6 l/100 km or 63.9 mpg US) under the Japan’s JC08 cycle test, making it eligible for eco-car subsidies and tax incentives. The non-hybrid Sienta returns 20.6 km/L (4.8 l/100 km or 48.4 mpg US) in FWD configuration. A “Stop & Start System” is offered as standard.^[6] The second generation Sienta is also the first to be sold in Hong Kong, and is also available in Singapore.

The Sienta is available in G, X, Hybrid X and Hybrid G variant in Japan.

Indonesia

Sienta X (Japan; rear view)

Toyota's official distributor in Indonesia, Toyota Astra Motor, has announced the current generation of Sienta at the 2016 Indonesia International Motor Show on April 7, 2016. Production of the Indonesian-spec Sienta started at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia plant in Karawang, West Java in late June 2016 and was launched on July 26, 2016. To meet the standard geological conditions in Indonesia, it is 20 mm higher than the JDM Sienta. The shift knob location also moved to the floor to accommodate the 6-speed manual transmission, as well as the grip handbrake. The air conditioning knob was also redesigned. It uses 2NR-FE 1.5 litre Dual VVT-i engine from the Avanza and will be offered with four different model trims as follows:

• E entry-level trim, equipped with basic necessities such as projector headlamps, single blower AC, monochrome digital multi information display/MID, double DIN audio, video and navigation system with CD/DVD/Bluetooth/USB/AUX, immobilizer, standard 15 inch wheels with outer cap, manual sliding door, and double disc brakes with ABS, EBD and BA. Available with the 6-speed manual transmission and CVT.
• G middle low level trim with equipment from E trim, plus Toyota Move with voice command, air gesture and mirroring feature for the audio, video and navigation system, rear air conditioner, left-side electric sliding door, 15 inch alloy wheels and jack knife. Available with the 6-speed manual transmission and CVT.
• V middle high level trim with equipment from G trim, plus halogen dual headlamps with manual levelling, keyless key with push start and stop button, dual electric sliding door and 16 inch alloy wheels. Available with the 6-speed manual transmission and CVT.
• Q flagship level trim with equipment from V trim, plus dual beam LED lamps with auto levelling, DRL, TFT color 4.2 inch MID, ESC, and interior with dark brown and white accent. Only offered with CVT.^[7]

Malaysia

The Malaysian-spec Sienta was launched on August 18, 2016. Two variants are available, 1.5 G and 1.5 V. Both the 1.5 G and 1.5 V variants have VSC, hill-start assist and 3 airbags as standard features.^[8]

Taiwan

The Sienta was introduced to Taiwan in October 2016 with the 1.5 litre 2NR-FE engine and the 1.8 litre 2ZR-FAE engine.^[4]

Thailand

The Sienta is also available in Thailand in two variants, 1.5 G and 1.5 V. The top-of-the-line V grade adds dual beam LED lamps, push start and stop button, smart entry, optitron trip meter and automatic front AC on the top of the standard features. Four colors are available: Orange Metallic, Super White, Silver Metallic and Attitude Black Mica.

References

External links

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