Finally some rational remarks on this issue. Spot on there.

Somehow,  there will always be nasty remarks on missing features such as airbags etc, and eventual buyers who purchase because of available items. Its a matter of which crowd is bigger.  For some reasons, the latter seems to attract a much bigger crowd and customers. Perhaps the lack of awareness.

Cant blame the car makers. These car makers are doing business, profit and volume is what matters. They can claim to have 24 airbags but if no one buys the car they are screwed. They will evolve with the market. Thats what they have been doing for the past 50 years or so and which is why they still survive today.

Interesting point though on the availability of the optional items on vw.
If im not mistaken, the indonesian sienta is built with a higher ground clearance than the japan spec ones. Since we are importing from there i assume ours would be higher too.

"The 170 mm ground clearance on Indonesian models is 25 mm higher than on the JDM cars, presumably to cope with the rougher roads."
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Spec sheet says that the V grade will come with driving recorder. None on the lower variant. Will try to find out more on the navi upgrade option.

Oh, and ive given up on getting useful info from salesman nowadays. Better off searching on my own than kena con by this people

The sienta passes as an EEV?

Interesting. Is it possible that the current price IS already with EEV exemptions?

Doubt that there will be a hybrid since the gov only approves CKD hybrids to enjoy the incentives. Maybe after the new plant arrives we might see it depending on how well it sells now.

Just noticed that the sienta is heavier than the avanza??never expected that. Hopefully the cute 1.5 engine can pull its weight

Finally some rational remarks on this issue. Spot on there.

Somehow,  there will always be nasty remarks on missing features such as airbags etc, and eventual buyers who purchase because of available items. Its a matter of which crowd is bigger.  For some reasons, the latter seems to attract a much bigger crowd and customers. Perhaps the lack of awareness.

Cant blame the car makers. These car makers are doing business, profit and volume is what matters. They can claim to have 24 airbags but if no one buys the car they are screwed. They will evolve with the market. Thats what they have been doing for the past 50 years or so and which is why they still survive today.

Interesting point though on the availability of the optional items on vw.
If im not mistaken, the indonesian sienta is built with a higher ground clearance than the japan spec ones. Since we are importing from there i assume ours would be higher too.

"The 170 mm ground clearance on Indonesian models is 25 mm higher than on the JDM cars, presumably to cope with the rougher roads."
<a href='http://<link removed>/2016/04/07/iims-2016-toyota-sienta-mpv-launched-in-indonesia/' target='_blank'>http://<link removed>/2016/04/07/iims-2016-to...d-in-indonesia/</a>

Spec sheet says that the V grade will come with driving recorder. None on the lower variant. Will try to find out more on the navi upgrade option.

Oh, and ive given up on getting useful info from salesman nowadays. Better off searching on my own than kena con by this people

The sienta passes as an EEV?

Please keep us posted. You are one of the first in this forum to get the sienta.

Since u hv not place any booking fee, why not wait till u test drive it then u decide? Judge the actual car then decide, no uneven feeling then buy.

I saw one in Sgpore sumtime in June recently n yes its pretty quirky but is kinda small - ala our Alza..

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Hey bro,

I understand totally on requirements there.. not everybody wan a veilfire to lug ard if going to the malls for a movie or sumting ..
Alza is not bad for its asking price - looks not withstanding.. actually on paper - specs wise tis Sienta isnt tat much greater than the Alza..
Again tis is my thoughts only..


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Sienta price can get a recon wish 1.8

same here, wife approves Sienta and not recon/ap japanese mpvs due to maintenance cost++++. for 100k new car GL & Sienta or you want to try Chevy which after sales support is a big no no.

Being first batch, there is some concern too. but i'm looking  into early next year hopefully before Chinese New Year. one of the criteria is the sliding doors. its a blessing. have fun waiting and do let us know whats the lead  time to get the car. What color are you choosing?

having said that, orange is funky. thats my first choice too, or the grey my second choice, but have to see it in flesh. your avanza cant wait?

Congrats. Any discount offered?

Was browsing online upon your remark of the super white color. Itsoes look good and different from the typical white from the photo below. But ofcourse just like any white, its going to be a pain to maintain.





But for white we can change the misai to blue or other colors in the future if we ever get bored 

Assembly of first batch of 500 cars will be done in August. Another batch of 500 cars will be done in September. I think this quantity is for showroom cars only. I think Toyota is not very optimistic about the sales volume of this car. Normally like vios they'll hantam 2000 cars for the first few months.

Its probably never meant to directly go head to bead with the avanza.

The avanza is a basic model meant for third world markets like malaysia and indonesia. A basic people carrier that can comfortably carry 7.

The sienta on the other hand is a global model selling in Japan and now ASEAN region. Comes with all the bells and whistles we typically see in a higher end vehicle, but with lesser space than the van based avanza. I guess you win some, you lose some in this case