Californians are another target. But, he said, they didn't need to. Minivan buyers don't want strange styling. They want lots of room for people and things. While pricing won't be announced until just before the vehicle goes on sale early next month, Toyota has said it will be right at the heart of the market.
Size is important, too, to minivan buyers.
To an observer, the room behind the Sienna's third row of seats seemed larger than those in the Nissan Quest and in the short-wheelbase versions of the Chrysler vans and the Chevy Venture. Seats fold and move easily. Like driving a Camry On the road, being in the Sienna felt much like driving in a Camry. The ride was steady, smooth and predictable. The transmission was top-notch and the engine provided plenty of power without much noise.