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Review of the 2009 Toyota Sienna

2009 Toyota Sienna

Price Range $24,540 to $37,865

suitable for: Diapers
School
Teens

16 to 17
City MPG

21 to 23
Hwy MPG

7 Seats
3 Rows
4 Latch Connectors

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Safety

There are four sets of Latch connectors! This is fabulous. The Sienna also has stability control with traction control and antilock brakes. There are front- and side-impact airbags as well as side curtain airbags, which protect passengers in all three rows.

The Sienna has child-safety locks for power-sliding doors and power windows. There’s also a jam protection function that prevents power-sliding doors, windows and moonroofs from closing when something is in the way.

I also loved the illuminated entry lights on the minivan’s exterior, so I don’t trip (or gunk up my pants). Follow that functionality, carmakers!

I do see a chink in Toyota’s armor. The Sienna scored a Poor rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s rear-end crash test.

Phew, I almost bought a minivan!

FAMILY LIFESTAGE

In Diapers: There are four sets of Latch connectors. I know, it’s awesome!
In School: There’s lots of room for the young ones and all of their friends.
Teens: It’s nice to ride in and nice for them to drive.

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safety: Ratings

NHTSA Crash-Test Ratings

Front, Passenger's

5 Star

Front, Driver's

4 Star

Other, Rollover Resistance

4 Star

Side, Rear Seat

5 Star

Side, Front Seat

5 Star
IIHS ratings

Front overall test

{Good}

Side overall test

{Good}

*Results are for the 2009 Toyota Sienna XLE and may vary with airbag options.

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