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Toyota Sienna II 3.3 i V6 24V (233 Hp)
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Toyota Sienna:
The Toyota Sienna is a minivan manufactured and marketed by Toyota primarily for the North American market. It is named for the Italian city of Siena, in the region of Tuscany. It replaced the first generation Previa van, and the Toyota Camry wagon in 1997 with a more conventional front-wheel drive layout and shares a heavily revised platform with the Camry. Both the Previa and original Sienna were smaller than the other minivans they competed against, but a redesign in 2003 increased the dimensions to match those of its competitors....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Toyota Sienna (II). With 328 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1910 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 178 km/h. A spacious vehicle designed to transport passengers comfortably, often with sliding doors. With seating for 8, it’s perfect for larger families.
The Toyota Sienna II was primarily designed for the North American market and was not tested by Euro NCAP. However, it featured standard safety systems like ABS, contributing to overall vehicle control.
3.3 i V6 24V (233 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.3L V6 (3MZ-FE) engine provides robust and smooth acceleration, making highway merging and family hauling effortless for a minivan of its size and weight.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is typical for a large V6 minivan of its era, offering reasonable highway efficiency but higher urban figures, reflecting its power and vehicle mass.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and versatile interior for families
- • Renowned Toyota reliability and durability
- • Smooth and powerful 3.3L V6 engine
- • Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) for enhanced traction
- • Comfortable ride quality for long journeys
- • Strong resale value
Cons:
- • Fuel economy can be high, especially in urban driving
- • Large exterior dimensions can make parking challenging
- • Interior design might feel dated compared to newer models
- • Not tested by Euro NCAP (primary market was North America)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sienna: August, 1997 - December, 2002).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Sienna |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.3 i V6 24V (233 Hp) |
| Start of production: | January, 2003 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Minivan |
| Seats: | 8 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 233 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 70.5 Hp/l [170mm more] |
| Torque: | 328 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 3MZ-FE More details about the engine 3MZ-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 3303 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 11.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 178 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.2 kg/Hp, 122 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.8 kg/Nm, 171.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1910 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 4217 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1235 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5080 mm mm [170mm more] |
| Width: | 1966 mm mm [106mm more] |
| Height: | 1750 mm mm [40mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3030 mm mm [130mm more] |
| Front track: | 1666 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1700 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 215/65 R16 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
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