I wouldn't worry on wish aircond for 3rd row seats.  I own a caldina... the aircod design was so good even in the boot area is cold my children can sleep there comfortably. Toyota's aircond design is good. My tucson... even rear seat oso got some blind spots

This sienta would be my 4th Toyota...  my first UMW though...

Saw one somewhere near Pantai Dalam today

Didn't really follow the news of Toyota Sienta and that makes me thought it is not available it Malaysia yet   

Not test drive unit for sure. One old aunty is driving lol

mmmm... its a practical small Family true mpv (really can fit 7 ppl unlike other small mpv that the rear row is uncomfortable for adult at rear) with goodies such as power sliding doors.

but i went for 3rd test drive with 6 adult averagely with weight 65kg, i felt the pinch.... maybe due to the small engine size v CVT .... just my personal problem....  overall its a perfect car below 100k. maybe is my problem.

Actually i looking for small size mpv & in fact most of the time only my wife , i & my son on the ride. very seldom go beyond 5 ppl.
now i looking at alza advance (which cost less rm30k) v about the same size (although the third row is less comfortable & no power door compare sienta) & same engine capacity . of cos toyota more reliable & higher quality. my own findings (to myself only), why spend extra rm30k just for a brand & powerdoors where the car also is more suitable for 5 seater ? sorry to all othera sienta lover if my comment offended you, as i said, thats my findings & conclusion that apply to my self.

i went test drive the alza & felt that the conventional auto gearbox deliver power more instance compared CVT (i knew CVT more comfortable & some said more reliable & powerful ). but i am user of 1st gen vios (1.5) & forte (2.0) where both also conventional autogear box, maybe due to this CVT gearbox behavior still temporary unacceptable for me. (again i repeat , this only apply to me, no offence)

i will still keep track on this thread as i not make final decision yet. currently alza/livina/mazda 5 (2nd) is on my list. ofcos exora is out of my list as i dont like the shape & i am bit of 'carcist'.

1st review of 1st long distance
getting 12.7km/l with odo 528km.. so its expected as it still very new.. speed average 120-140km/h from Karak to Kuala Terengganu..
the car is fully loaded with 3 adult, 2 kids (age 4 & 3), and infant (include baby car seat too).. accelerate with fully loaded quite slow but acceptable, RPM reach 5000 can hear the engine roaring while in hill climb at karak highway.. but once reach 120km/h can easily maintain the speed n ECO mode most of the time..
got ECO throttle mode too which u can see  how u accelerate but still in ECO mode..
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while cruising at speed 120-130km/h, the RPM range from 2400rpm to 2600rpm for flat road.. when accelerate from 120km/h to 140km/h, the RPM goes to 3600rpm and the speed increase easily (maybe due to low coefficient of drag), and did try to maintain at 140km/h the RPM stay at 3000+rpm

the NVH is quite good, wind noise is hardly hear but the tyre noise is noticeable.. plan to do sound proofing at shorty place for the whole floor area..

as for Toyota Premium Tint, at morning when still no direct sun is ok.. but reaching noon, can feel my skin burn and the windows glass is quite hot.. so if u ask me if need to double layer tint or not, yes you should consider especially for long distance with family.. as for I will sure find the better tint for the car..

another thing to highlight, the wiper for sienta is very special.. length at 26 inch longest n shortest is 14 inch, the lock mechanism is the rarest.. similar to VW lock mechanism (as what as shorty claimed).. so not easy to find replacement other then original from Toyota (which could be really expensive just for normal rubber wiper)
even PIAA brand cant fit in.. haizz..

so that's all for 1st simple review.. more to come at future time.. enjoying the car currently.. for people like me (from sedan to MPV), its the first time to arrange the bag vertically as i cant do it while using vios last time... so need to familiar with this kind of arrangement start from today..

Owner's review please....  what type  /   color u choose? 

Congrats...

mcm tahi ja kereta nih, baik beli volvo wagon

Nice review..was wondering, any comments from the rear passenger in terms of comfort for long distance when compared to the vios rear seats? felt that the rear seats were slightly flat to allow the folding function and there arent any arm rest on the doors due to the sliding feature. Impossible to have enough time to test the rear seats from a simple test drive session.

Btw, is it ok to go all the way to 4000rpm with a brand new engine?

Congrats on getting the car, amad108.

aztechx, when are you getting your car?

Btw, anyone got their $20 tng card from the test drives? They said 2 weeks but till now, no news.

Not a bro.

Ok, let me know once get it.
Aiyoh, please don't freak out. They give during the test drive. I'm seriously considering this mpv for my next car purchase.

does the lcd meter hv the eco meter?

Checked during the Leisure Mall road show. It is definitely smaller (or less spacious) than Alza. The seats looks cheap with that two-tone (orange/black) fabric and came with two powered sliding doors. I didn't verify the spec while I was confused non-leather should be G and G shouldn't have both powered door (or so I remembered). Just rushing and passed by.

bro how much D/P. monthly & loan period. if personal, can PM?

Congrats Amad for the new MPV!!! Seems like you are enjoying it very much and mod already.
The MID display looks good.

One thing is, i cant help but feel the meter gauges are a bit old fashioned. Start contrast to the beautiful MID in the middle

Hmm nice car coming from Toyota. For me before i'd probably go for Avanza for a 5 person family.

Although I'd prefer if the back door opens like front door. Making it a sliding door like a van would change the car to a different category and thus making the road tax more expensive. You guys know by how much?

website shows RM90 for Avanza 1.5 and RM120 for Sienta 1.5

I believe if the rear door is a normal door, it would lose almost all its appeal already 

Sienta 3row surely bigger than Alza. although the lenght of Alza is longer 35mm. But wheelbase size is the same.
What brand u install for the roof monitor? and how much to hack the player? will it void warranty?

yup... this is due to the higher seating positions than alza... and the third row  even more comfortable compared to Wish & Stream

In terms of performance, is a 1.5 good enough for this kind of car? Any similar car but with better engine that can carry the weight?