Have been following the Toyota Sienta since it launched in Japan last year. Seems like it is finally coming here to Malaysia.
















Key items are
- VSC/TRC
- 3 airbags
- Hill Start Assist
- all round disc brake
- auto sliding power door
- dive in seat configuration

Specification
1.5L dual VVTI (107ps 143nm)
7 speed CVT

Measurements
- 4,235 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,700 mm tall

Price
G - RM92,000
v - RM99,000


Basically seems like a perfect car for a small family with a sub 100k budget. Nothing much to shout about in terms of performance, but What i find most interesting is the seat confIguration in 5 seater mode where the third row 'dives' under the second row seats, freeing up a lot of space for cargo. And of course, the power sliding doors and low access to the car. Perfect for families with small babies or old parents. Looks wise also is more love it or hate it, but the main selling point is probably its practicality and decent safety line up

What do you think guys? Falling in love with this car 😁
My final wish will be for it to come in hybrid variants, but probably might cost a bomb

This post has been edited by aztechx: Jul 3 2016, 12:31 PM

ugly

Sien Ta = Letih Dia

Love this color for the Japan spec but doubt that UMW will bring this in

Its a better looking Honda Freed!!!

eh, not selling at 150K meh? why so cheap...... UMW you got to be kidding right, you sell this who gonna buy your god car ? Sell this at RM 150K then ppl will compare with serena and biante... heck many will compare this with Alza.... Malaysians.......

singapore uber using this car

3rd row seats can throw away. Useless.

Yep, would be removing it permanently

I wonder if have rear disc brakes? Safety first.

This is actually the avanza structure with a sliding door, hence the competitive pricing.

I've been following this car as well. Looking for a sliding door car but not in a rush to buy now. This mpv doesn't seem to generate as much interests on the internet. I think, if wait a few months after launch, should have some decent discounts.

Anyway, my thoughts in layman terms:

Pro:
- has the stability features vsc
- sliding doors
- not too high or too low. Just about the right height to slide into the seats for elderly people. Of course, I need to see the car first to get a feel of it.
- listed $120 road tax. Dislike paying too much taxes.
- big boot space if 3rd row seats tucked in. I don't need 3rd row much.

Cons:
- 3 airbags.
- I don't like the rear looks. Kinda weird. Front is still acceptable.

This post has been edited by ftan: Jul 3 2016, 08:22 PM

It's like selecting Miss Ugly of the year.

i saw this car during auto show. The door surprised me, at first i didnt know they have automatic door on both side. even alphard ( the old model ) only on one side. But their build quality is plasticky but for this price it is negligible.

With the third row diving under the second row for storage i dont think it will be necessary to remove the seats hence the practicality. I think ill be using it as a regular 5 seater with extra storage, and only 7 if really necessary than using it as a pure 7 seater people carrier.

A photo to demo the dive in feature







Spec sheet does seem to indicate all four are disc brakes

I believe the finishing is far better compared to avanza. Probably on par with the likes of vios from the photos. But still need to see the actual car to judge

Exactly my thought. There isnt any buzz about the arrival of this model where i feel it deserves more attention. Looks wise, not the best out there but i think looks is a bonus for this segment.

It will save me the hassle of getting out of my car to open the car for my wife with baby though those electric power sliding doors.

This post has been edited by aztechx: Jul 3 2016, 11:32 PM

Based on the spec sheet, the lower variant only has one side power door though.

ok la than Freed/ Avanza

You did not see Honda Freed before? Basically the same thing.

7 seater with a 1.5L engine? Surely underpowered. U need diesel turbo for this purpose.

most likely when this launch they will take off the current Innova and launch new innova with a much higher price tag around 130k something compare to the 90k-110k current model