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

Go for it then.

Most likely I'm leaning towards buying this car. But as mentioned, I'm not in a hurry.

There are not many new car models with sliding-doors. I was looking at the Serena, Biante and Mazda 5 although different segment and more expensive.

I'm tentatively planning for next year. Let's see what is on offer then. If this car isn't popular, then it might get discontinued like the Honda Freed in few years time. But I think it should do reasonably ok. Would be perfect if they had more airbags.

Looks about the same size or slightly bigger than Alza.

Wow, ok. Now I'm tempted to go and see. I wonder if it's opened today and tomorrow.

Yup, it's open. I'm at the mall outlet now. Overall, it's better than I expected. Will post more later.

Update based on my observations:
1. Looks and feels slightly bigger than alza. Just my impression. Didn't check the exact specs.
2. The rear isn't that ugly in real life. Still weird but not as bad from the pictures.
3. Second row seats are comfortable and quite spacious. Higher than the driver's row.
4. Third row fits me ok for my size. I think it will be cramp for the guys.
5. Sliding door is wide enough but it got stuck halfway and couldn't close. Might be a potential issue. Maybe too many people handling the car.
6. Quite a lot of people checking out the car. I honestly don't know if it will translate to better sales.
7. Brown color seats doesn't look nice.
8. Hard plastics on the dashboard.

Ok, that's all for now. I took some pictures but no time to post them. It's a pain to upload via hp.

This post has been edited by ftan: Jul 6 2016, 09:16 PM

Pictures below.


This post has been edited by ftan: Jul 6 2016, 09:14 PM

First row seats were untouched. Don't think it was adjusted all the way back as I could still rest my foot on the pedal just fine.

Fyi, played around with the second row seats. I think it was adjusted all the way back. Ample space.

Used iPhone 6s Plus.

When you go on Friday, let us know if the sliding door is as what you described or it's really a malfunction.

This post has been edited by ftan: Jul 7 2016, 12:17 AM

I didn't sit long since there were many ppl hovering around. My first impression is the second row seats were very comfortable. Need to test drive the car first to see if the seats are acceptable when car is in motion.

It depends on how much space you need and how many people you are fetching. Serena has bigger space and can sit adults nicely in the last row seats.

Not yet. I checked in mudah and it says in August.

Somehow, this car doesn't feel as high as Avanza. I own Avanza as well. When do you plan to upgrade?

aztechx, good write up.

What color is nice for sienta? I'm thinking the grey or white.

Now that you mentioned it, yeah, it does resemble them. As much as I like the white, I probably won't get that color. Worry it will get dirty easily.

Yeah, this looks like their signature color from their ads. It's nice.

I have no complains about my avanza. It gets the job done going from A to B. It's just budget mpv, as you say. It does lack safety features that are currently present is newer car models. So, the safety aspect would be in my criteria list when buying next car.

You could be right about dark colors masking the prominent lines of the car. I need to have a look at the real thing.


PedangGila, I think kadajawi meant his renault kangoo mpv.

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

Wow, so there are a lot of bookings from non-lyn people. Let's see how it goes.

Thanks for the feedback. Good reassurance.

Out of topic:
I read the new Honda Freed pictures were released. It looks good. I prefer this kind of look.

Any of the popular auto blogs (local or India, etc) will do. Leaked pictures should be coming from Honda Japan. Sorry can't give more details as this forum does not allow a certain local blog to be mentioned here.

I prefer the Honda freed design as it is taller and more spacious. Reminds me of a baby Honda Odyssey. But we are not sure if it will make a comeback to Malaysia. Next Honda mpv to look at would be the Honda brv.

Having said that, Toyota after sales service is much better based on my own personal experience with Honda, Toyota and Perodua. So, most likely I will stick with Toyota Sienta unless there is a similar mpv with better safety features launched.

This post has been edited by ftan: Jul 18 2016, 07:54 PM

Probably not. Or it may be like Honda Jazz. First launched above 100k. Then mia. Then 70k above. Let's see.

If you need the car now at this price and segment, get the sienta. If you want a walkway, try Nissan Serena. The middle seat/arm rest thingy can slide to the front.

Congrats. Any discount offered?

Could you pm me the deal you got (if you don't mind)?