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post Aug 11 2016, 07:57 AM

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QUOTE(calk @ Aug 9 2016, 02:53 PM)
Just got the SA confirmation that the Sienta is available for viewing in 1U roadshow this weekend but still no test drive until the official launch.. Saw in one auto forum mention expect to launch on 18 August but SA still mention 24 August.. so anyone of you who are yet to see this car may go to 1U to look see look see
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There is indeed a Toyota roadshow at 1U. But their facebook said Sunway Giza? So, possibly have more than one car for display by now.

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post Aug 11 2016, 10:02 AM

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QUOTE(calk @ Aug 11 2016, 08:11 AM)
Did ask at Toyota facebook page and they said no Sienta will be available during that 1U road shop.. not sure why they do so but perhaps just to push out all the old stock of Vios and Innova but thought they should also try to get some new sales of this compact MPV blush.gif

Anyone going for the so call fun road show care to share whether can test drive or not and if yes, will probably dropby there also..
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Ok, good to know the feedback. Don't think I will go unless I happen to shop at 1U this weekend.
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post Aug 11 2016, 08:35 PM

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QUOTE(calk @ Aug 11 2016, 06:05 PM)
Haha they just confirm that 1U roadshow also got Sienta haha
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How confusing. Hehe.

Anyone going to see on this weekend? Let us know if the sienta is there.

I just saw their video at Toyota Facebook. Noticed they have rear disc breaks as well. Good.
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post Aug 12 2016, 08:22 AM

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QUOTE(calk @ Aug 12 2016, 08:09 AM)
It have dual disc break at both front and rear.. but just wondering why they didnt give away AVN as standard for v spec.. beside 2k+ to upgrade from AVX to AVN.. really stingy UMW bruce.gif  bruce.gif
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Sorry, but what is the difference between the AVN and AVX? I did wonder about this.
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post Aug 12 2016, 02:03 PM

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QUOTE(calk @ Aug 12 2016, 08:46 AM)
Think major difference is the GPS navigation function, plus other things like wifi mirror link with your phone, etc.. but those function will not be working when you put your hand break down and the car in motion as requirement by our government.. anyway think outside accessories shop can easily bypass those interlocking..
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post Aug 14 2016, 01:01 PM

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QUOTE(tzychun79 @ Aug 13 2016, 11:40 PM)
Just watch this today at sunway giza.

Exterior is like what we expected.

Interior dun really look good. Dashboard look cheap... Tried the car seat, driver seat just ok ok.... 2nd row seats not comfortable....  especially 3rd row seat... i feel like thick sponge only. My legs cramped when sat at 3rd row seat as well!!! Quite disappointed.... I dun think ppl will enjoy riding this car.

I unchecked this from my list.

Anyway got a free toyota plastic bottle when u go and check it out. Cheers.
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Just curious. What other cars in your list?


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post Aug 15 2016, 12:49 PM

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Lol. So many Avanza owners looking to switch/upgrade cars. I'm also owner but my car less older.

QUOTE(tzychun79 @ Aug 15 2016, 11:12 AM)
None in the list now, any recommendation? I really think Sienta is should be the right car to me earlier.

I'd filtered Local brand..... Honda and Recond cars....

I have also unchecked Grand Livina, Toyota Innova and now Sienta..... RM100k +- budget what's else car to consider?
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For mpv, not many choices left from your elimination list. You could up your budget and get Nissan Serena.

Test drive the sienta first and see if it's still in your strike-out list. I believe seat cushion can be made better (say install leather seats). Space wise still cramp for 7 ppl. Five people is just nice.

If I want 7 adults into my mpv, I'd go for Serena and biante.
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post Aug 20 2016, 12:51 PM

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If I recall, jdm version no rear aircon. Definitely a must to have rear air con for our hot weather.

I got the the test drive voucher also. $20 tng only. Going to msg SA for a test drive. I already plan to test drive this car. smile.gif
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post Aug 20 2016, 08:27 PM

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QUOTE(amad108 @ Aug 20 2016, 06:38 PM)
i did ask about the voucher.. only after 26/8/2016 they started have it for all branches..
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Test drives start on August 26th onwards, so they say. As for the voucher, can get during the sienta roadshow (by van). smile.gif

So, they will give voucher to all branches as well?

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post Aug 21 2016, 08:33 AM

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QUOTE(amad108 @ Aug 20 2016, 09:35 PM)
yup, as what they said..
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Ok, noted. Hope I can test drive next weekend.

I noticed the seat height adjuster lever is plasticky and thin. Reminds me of the lever in Perodua cars.

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post Aug 21 2016, 01:25 PM

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QUOTE(amad108 @ Aug 21 2016, 08:41 AM)
didnt notice that.. coz too bz with my kids which so excited with the new car.. i test drive with my family, 2 kids 1 infants n my wife..
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Just curious, did you get the tng card then for the test drive?

QUOTE(aztechx @ Aug 21 2016, 10:40 AM)
Finally got a chance to testdrive yesterday. Albeit a short session due to the queue for testdrive, my verdict is

"Nothing much to shout about but i love it!"  rclxms.gif

The engine is actually quite silent under idle, almost to the point where i wasnt sure if the car have started after i pushed the button. But the rear blower can be annoyingly noisy when moved to maximum setting.

Acceleration is expectedly so-so. Have to tekan the RPM to 4k above to get some power. being a casual driver like myself, it suits my driving style nicely. Maybe not suitable for those who want a racing mpv.

The transmission is silky smooth being a CVT.

But found a rather big bummer. The rear seats does not have arm rests on doors due to the sliding design. Might be a small matter for some, but found it awakward to not have a place to rest my arms at the back especially for my breastfeeding wife.

Anything else you guys noticed during tehe test drives?
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Good review.

Loud rear aircon? I thought the fix it with new avanza model (I'm making assumption sienta also would be "fixed") already coz older models like mine had this really loud front air con noise when max. Will need to check this out during test drive.

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post Aug 21 2016, 03:59 PM

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QUOTE(amad108 @ Aug 21 2016, 03:55 PM)
TnG card will only get after 26 August..

while for loud rear blower i seem to agree..
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Are you going to collect then? smile.gif
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post Aug 22 2016, 12:27 PM

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QUOTE(amad108 @ Aug 21 2016, 04:12 PM)
yup of course, i got two of it.. so next week will do again test drive.. hehe
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Ok, keep us posted for more reviews. biggrin.gif

Getting the tng is an additional incentive. Sweet. Hehe.

QUOTE(aztechx @ Aug 21 2016, 05:45 PM)
Try the rear blower on all settings, at number 1 its acceptable. Moving to max, i thought the windows were not closed tightly at first. Conversations in car still ok. Just that the position of the blower is actually quite close to the front passengers head. How also sure bunyi. But was thinking, if i were to use it as a five seater, maybe not necessary to on the blower at all?

By the way, saw the grey color unit at ioi putrajaya today. The color seems to suit the car perfectly, despite missing out on the contrasting black elements. How to choose color laaa like this...  icon_question.gif
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Based on my earlier postings, grey color would be one of my choices. Good to hear that it suits the car.

Haiz, I really didn't plan to get the car now but it's so tempting now. Hope I stick with my plan.


QUOTE(bomberman @ Aug 21 2016, 08:34 PM)
i just chance my color decision from silver to grey after i saw & test drive the grey sienta at puchong.

i also tested the aircon blower for passenger. as claimed, it pretty loud when u go for max, at 1 or 2 is accepatable level. but this is common for non luxury car where the blower noise is irritating when u go max.

i tested to drive at place that steep & found that the engine will go loud as u needed to push it over 4k rpm to gain max torque but its acceptable for me since we cant compare with turbo charge / high cc car. with 1.5 engine, i think its good for daily use & occassionaly mountain road drive. if for those work in genting, perhaps u might think other options if u plan to go v ease v the road conditions.
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Wow, looks like many have test drove the car.

May I know how soon you all will get the car?

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post Aug 22 2016, 06:23 PM

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QUOTE(amad108 @ Aug 22 2016, 02:34 PM)
As for me, i booked before it officially launched. So as my SA said, its around first week of September or end of the August.
but second batch will get rm1.5k discount right?
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Hmm, I didn't ask on the discounts. I guess will be more once the year end approaches. smile.gif

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post Aug 26 2016, 01:16 PM

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QUOTE(amad108 @ Aug 22 2016, 07:52 PM)
yup, normally.. but CBU model hardly get discount as its limited stock..
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No discount now for sure. According to SA, year end will have. No surprises here.

I did a quick test drive due to limited time on my part. Overall, very silent car, smooth drive and easy to maneuver. Rear air con was kinda loud.

There is a trade in promo for avanza cars only if you wanna buy sienta.
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post Aug 28 2016, 04:48 PM

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Here's the one G spec picture:
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post Aug 29 2016, 08:20 AM

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QUOTE(amad108 @ Aug 29 2016, 05:05 AM)
that aircon control a lot similar with alza manual gbx version? but with lesser function..
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It's decent enough. For the v spec, it looks very simple and somewhat plain. But I'm ok with that too.

What spec did you book?

QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Aug 29 2016, 07:09 AM)
Look good. But feel too much hard plastic
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Yes, agreed.

Inside is quite spacious and comfortable though.
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post Aug 29 2016, 11:08 AM

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QUOTE(amad108 @ Aug 29 2016, 08:45 AM)
highest spec, V spec with auto aircon.. now waiting for it, sold my car already..
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Great. I prefer the V spec also. Was playing around with the air con during test drive.


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QUOTE(jonn zee @ Aug 29 2016, 11:29 AM)
yup auto aircon ia way better.

it would be best if all the power windows are auto, instead of just the driver's

would be paying a visit to Toyota's showroom soon.. i prefer the V spec..
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Yeah, I prefer V spec as well. Just dunno when to buy as I didn't plan to buy now.

I went to showroom twice already. So far, saw orange, white, brown and black colors. I want to look at silver and grey colors. Hehe.


QUOTE(amad108 @ Aug 29 2016, 11:30 AM)
while me playing with its audio DVD-AVN.. can read MP4 video file is good enough for me as the max quality can read 720p video size.. no lagging, quite good player.. that's why it price rm3k lol.. huhu..
but i think kenwood with the same spec n papago latest version is better..
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Are you upgrading the 3k DVD-AVN? SA told me around 2k+. But I don't think I will upgrade.
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QUOTE(amad108 @ Aug 29 2016, 02:58 PM)
yup rm3k if u buy it alone.. with trade-in DVD-AVX, u need to add rm1.8k..
i upgrade due to video quality, touch screen respond, audio quality and its from pioneer.. summore had n xtra cash to do..
roof monitor also will be install after getting the car (which PnP to the player + hand brake system hack to see video while driving)

this the DVD-AVX player will be getting for Sienta V, DVD-AVN as shown in most showroom unit need to be upgrade

this the player will be getting for Sienta G

this is DVD-AVN i have play around in the sienta test drive unit

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Now, I'm tempted to upgrade to DVD-AVN.

QUOTE(soyusa @ Aug 29 2016, 10:19 PM)
Finally I manage to get a change to test drive Sienta V (Stormtrooper model  laugh.gif ) in Toyota Balakong showroom.
I'm not good in giving review, all I can said this car is mean for buyer who concern about comfort driving with family and not for speeding, by step on accelerator will not feel much power of it.
My wife love it so much and insist me to pass my all documentation to get car loan immediately.  sweat.gif

According to SA that if I book it now, then I should be able to get it before end of next month.
The maximum discount I can get is RM1.2K, unlike what bro @amad108 said can get around RM1.5K rebate as in post #347.
SA offer me free gift = umbrella, half tank fuel and TouchNGo card, no smart-tag.  doh.gif

Next is about the pricing for car service in Toyota SC, SA said price is similar like Avanza:
- 1K, 10K, 20K, 30K, 50K, 60K, 70K KM = around RM150+-
- 40K KM = around RM350+-
- 80K KM = around RM650+-

Anyway, I'll drop by to other Toyota showroom and check their offer, then will decide which one should I get the car from, hopefully I can get it before end of next month (or October).  biggrin.gif
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1.2k discount is good. The Toyota showroom I went didn't give any discount at all.

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