Used 2004 Toyota Sienna
Buying Guide for the Toyota Sienna:
The Sienna is just one of the many Toyota vehicles that is
redesigned for 2004. This year’s model is bigger, safer, more
comfortable to ride in and newly restyled. In other words,
the 2004 Toyota Sienna is the best minivan ever offered by
the manufacturer.
Noticeably bigger this year, the Sienna now offers more interior
room, and it has a more dominant silhouette on the road. The
minivan grows 5.1 inches in wheelbase, 6.5 inches overall,
3.9 inches in width and gains nearly 200 lbs. It’s almost
as if the Sienna hit a growth spurt in the off-season.
Prudently, Toyota gives the 2004 Sienna a stronger engine
to accommodate its increased size. The new powertrain jumps
up 20 horsepower—one for every ten pounds of gain—and that’s
more than enough to get you moving quickly.
Under the Hood
The specs of the new engine are as follows: a dual-overhead-cam
3.3-liter V6 with 230 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 242 lb-ft
of torque at 3600 rpm. Standard with all models is a new 5-speed
automatic transmission (replacing last year’s 4-speed system).
In addition, the shift lever is now on the lower-center dashboard.
Front-wheel drive is the standard, but all-wheel drive is
available on all models but the entry-level CE. The AWD system
also comes with run-flat tires.
All Siennas have antilock 4-wheel disc brakes with brake
assist, a tire-pressure monitor and a standard 3500-lb tow
package.
The top-line XLE Limited model easily provides the safest
ride. It comes with front side airbags, curtain side airbags
and high-intensity headlights. In addition, it features a
front and rear obstacle detection system.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
There are literally dozens of options packages provided with
this year’s Sienna. Each trim is offered with numerous specific
groups that upgrade the comfort, safety and style of the ride.
Standard features for all include power windows for the dual
sliding side doors. XLE and Limited models have dual power
doors and a power liftgate.
All models also come with second-row bucket seats for seven-passenger
seating. CE and LE trims can carry eight passengers via an
optional second-row bench whose middle section is sized for
a child safety seat. The standard 60/40 split third-row bench
seat folds into the floor.
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