Toyota Sienta

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The Toyota Sienta (Japanese: トヨタ・シエンタ, Hepburn: Toyota Shienta) is a mini MPV with sliding doors manufactured by Toyota. It was introduced in September 2003, based on the Vitz/Yaris subcompact car, and is available at all Toyota dealerships in Japan. The Sienta is sold in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, Laos, and Thailand. As of 2022, it is positioned below the Noah/Voxy and above the Roomy in Toyota's MPV lineup in Japan. In Indonesia and Thailand, it serves as an upmarket alternative to the Avanza and fills the gap between Avanza and the larger Innova.

ManufacturerToyota
Production2003–present
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Toyota Sienta
First generation Sienta (XP80; pre-facelift)
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ManufacturerToyota
Production2003–present
Body and chassis
ClassMini MPV
Body style5-door minivan
Layout
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The "Sienta" name is derived from the Spanish word "siete", which means "seven" (referring to its maximum passenger capacity) and English word "entertain".


First generation (XP80; 2003)

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First generation
2003 Toyota Sienta G (pre-facelift)
Overview
Model codeXP80
Production
  • September 2003 – November 2010
  • May 2011 – June 2015 (DICE)
Assembly
Designer
Body and chassis
PlatformToyota NBC platform
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Powertrain
Engine
Power output81 kW (110 PS; 108 hp)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length
  • 4,100 mm (161.4 in)[2]
  • 4,200 mm (165.4 in) (Dice)[2]
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)[2]
Height1,670–1,680 mm (65.7–66.1 in)[2]
Kerb weight1,210–1,310 kg (2,668–2,888 lb)[2]
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The first generation Sienta was introduced on 29 September 2003 in Japan, which is the only market it was sold in Japan. The car can also be found in numerous other countries through parallel imports. The Sienta combines two platforms: the front half uses the smaller Vitz/Yaris' NBC platform, while the rear half uses the larger MC platform of the Corolla Spacio (E120).

Initially available in 3 grades: X "E Package", X, and G. front-wheel drive was available in all grades, but four-wheel drive only offered in X and G grades. The Welcab variant is also available.[3]

The Sienta received a facelift on 16 May 2006, three years after its introduction. The grille was given a transverse bar and the taillights were redesigned, with three ribbons and a round element rather than the original design's eight ribbons. New colours were added, such as Apple Green, Gun-Metal Grey, and Metallic Blue. Another upgrade found on the facelifted models is double electric-powered sliding doors. At the time of the facelift, production was moved from Toyota's Takaoka plant to Daihatsu's Kyoto plant.[1]

Powered by a 1.5 L VVT-i petrol engine capable of 110 PS (81 kW) at 6,000 rpm, the Sienta comes equipped with CVT. ABS and EBD are standard.

The G-BOOK, a subscription telematics service, is offered as an option.[3]

Toyota temporarily stopped selling the Sienta in the third quarter of 2010 as sales had slowed and it was to have been replaced by the new Toyota Passo Sette. As the Passo Sette proved not to be particularly successful, Toyota listened to the demands of their customers and sales of the Sienta resumed in May 2011.[4] The reintroduced model did not feature any significant changes aside from renamed trim levels and a new, sportier model, the Sienta Dice (stylised as "DICE"), with a different design with squared off headlights. The taillights were also redesigned, removing the circular element. Production continued until June 2015.

Second generation (XP170; 2015)

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Second generation
Toyota Sienta Hybrid G (pre-facelift; Japan)
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Model codeXP170
Production
  • July 2015 – July 2022 (Japan)
  • June 2016 – February 2023 (Indonesia)[5]
  • October 2016 – January 2025 (Taiwan)
Assembly
DesignerHiroshi Kayukawa (2013)[9]
Body and chassis
PlatformToyota B platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.5 L 2NR-FE I4 (NSP170, Taiwan and Southeast Asia)
  • 1.5 L 2NR-FKE VVT-iE I4 (NSP170/172, Japan)
  • 1.5 L 1NZ-FE I4 (NCP175, Japan)
  • 1.8 L 2ZR-FAE I4 (ZSP170, Taiwan)
  • Petrol hybrid:
  • 1.5 L 1NZ-FXE I4 (NHP170, Japan)
Electric motor45 kW (60 hp; 61 PS) 2LM AC permanent-magnet synchronous (hybrid)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrainPower-split (hybrid)
Battery6.5 Ah nickel–metal hydride (hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length
  • 4,235–4,260 mm (166.7–167.7 in)[2]
  • 4,350 mm (171.3 in) (Sienta Crossover)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)[2]
Height
  • 1,675–1,695 mm (65.9–66.7 in)[2]
  • 1,700 mm (66.9 in) (Sienta Crossover)
Kerb weight1,310–1,370 kg (2,888–3,020 lb)[2]
Chronology
Predecessor
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The second generation Sienta debuted on 9 July 2015. It ditched the box-like shape of its predecessor for an updated exterior design inspired by the shape of a trekking shoe.[10][11]

The minivan offers three interior layouts: 7-seater, 6-seater, and 5-seater (for wheelchair users). Interior space has been increased in all areas compared to the previous generation model. There is also a hybrid variant, which returns 27.2 km/L (77 mpgimp; 64 mpgUS) under the Japanese JC08 cycle test, making it eligible for eco-car subsidies and tax incentives. The non-hybrid Sienta returns 20.6 km/L (58 mpgimp; 48 mpgUS) in FWD configuration. A “Stop & Start System” is offered as standard.[12] The second generation Sienta is also the first to be sold in Hong Kong and is also available in Singapore.

Markets

Japan

Initially, the Sienta was available in X, G, Hybrid X, and Hybrid G trim levels in Japan.

Like its predecessor, the Welcab model accommodates various wheelchairs. The second seat on the passenger side can be folded down to allow wheelchair users to board the vehicle. Furthermore, the adoption of a manual forward-tilting ramp function allows the vehicle to be used as a regular car with two rows of seats and five seats, providing luggage space when not in use [13]

In 2017, the special edition G Cuero was released. Based on the G grade, it features exclusive seat upholstery combining synthetic leather and high-grade fabric, as well as orange stitching on the seats, shift knob, and steering wheel. It also comes specially equipped with features that are optional on the base model, such as the "Toyota Safety Sense C".[14]

Indonesia

The second generation Sienta was launched at the 24th Indonesia International Motor Show on 7 April 2016.[15]Production of the Indonesian-spec Sienta at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia plant in Karawang, West Java began in late June 2016 and sales began on 26 July 2016.[8] Initial trim levels were E, G, V, and Q (equipped with body kits). To meet the standard geological conditions in Indonesia, it is 20 mm (1 in) higher than the Japanese market Sienta. The shift knob location also moved to the floor to accommodate the 6-speed manual transmission, as well as the grip handbrake. The air conditioning knob was also redesigned.

Some visual differences as compared to the units sold in Japan were that it does not feature the 'Sienta' badging embossed on the tailgate handle, instead, the model badge name is on the tailgate itself, and an additional rear foglamp is featured centre mounted on the rear bumper edge. In the interior, the aircon instrumental panel and controls were different and gear shift and handbrake lever were repositioned to the interior floor instead on the dashboard. It uses a 2NR-FE 1.5-litre Dual VVT-i engine.

The Modellista body kits were also available as dealer-installed options, which is badged as "Limited". It was introduced in 2017 GIIAS and limited to 30 units.[16]

The facelifted model removed the E trim from the lineup, followed later by G trim.[17]

On 17 August 2020, the Welcab model based on the V trim was introduced.[18][19]

The Sienta was pulled from the Indonesian market in early 2023, with the company choosing to focus on the strong selling Avanza and Veloz.[5]

Malaysia

The Malaysian-spec Sienta was launched on 17 August 2016, and is fully imported from Indonesia. Two trim levels are available, G and V.[20][21] It was discontinued in late 2019.[22]

Singapore

The Sienta is available both from Borneo Motors (Toyota's authorised dealer in Singapore) and parallel import distributors since 2016. V and G variants are available, (marketed as Standard and Elegance) from Borneo Motors, with specifications based on the Indonesian model, and are available with the 1.5L 2NR-FE Dual VVT-i engine; while hybrid models are only available from parallel importers.

Taiwan

The Sienta was introduced in Taiwan in October 2016 as the replacement of the Wish in the market. It is available with the 1.5-litre 2NR-FE engine and the 1.8-litre 2ZR-FAE engine with VSC, hill-start assists, and 2 airbags as standard features. It is manufactured in Guanyin, Taiwan, and it is produced and sold as a left-hand drive vehicle. The top-of-the-line adds dual beam LED headlamps, LED tail lamps, 6 airbags, a head-up unit, dual powered sliding rear doors, colour-screen trip meter, reversing camera, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and transmission knob, and a double layer of front windshield as the top of the standard features.[23]

The crossover-styled variant of the Sienta, called Sienta Crossover, was announced in Taiwan on 7 December 2020.[24] It is only available with the 1.8-litre 2ZR-FAE engine.

Thailand

The Sienta is available in Thailand in two trim levels, 1.5 G and 1.5 V. The top-of-the-line V trim adds dual beam LED lamps, push start and stop button, smart entry, Optitron trip meter, and automatic front AC on top of the standard features.[25]

Facelifts

2018 Japanese market facelift

The facelifted second-generation Sienta went on sale in Japan on 11 September 2018. The five-seater variant of the Sienta, called "Funbase", was added. The grille was mildly revised, with dashed motifs along with side chrome trimmings.[26]

2019 Southeast Asian market facelift

The facelifted Southeast Asian market Sienta was launched in Thailand on 6 August 2019[27] and in Indonesia on 2 September 2019.[17] Unlike the Japanese market facelift, the changes are only applied to the grille and some parts of the interior. Other changes include armrests for the driver and second-row passengers.

Safety

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Toyota Sienta (2016)[28]
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Adult occupant: 15.26 StarStarStarStar
Child occupant: 74% StarStarStarStar
Safety assist: NA
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Toyota Sienta (2016)[29]
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Adult occupant: 15.26 StarStarStarStarStar
Child occupant: 74% StarStarStarStar
Safety assist: NA
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Third generation (XP210; 2022)

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Sienta X (MXPC10G, Japan)
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Model codeXP210
ProductionJuly 2022 – present
AssemblyJapan: Ōhira, Miyagi (TMEJ)
Designer
  • Takaaki Katō (project chief designer)[30]
  • Junichi Tōra, Yoshikazu Shoji and Sakura Nakama (exterior)[30]
  • Ryota Fujishima, Masakazu Katsura and Kentaro Kurohara (interior)[30]
Body and chassis
PlatformTNGA: GA-B[31]
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Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
  • 59 kW (79 hp; 80 PS) 1NM AC permanent-magnet synchronous (front, hybrid)
  • 2.2 kW (3 hp; 3 PS) 1MM AC permanent-magnet synchronous (rear, hybrid)
Transmission
  • K120 CVT with physical first gear
  • eCVT (hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrainPower-split (hybrid)
Battery6.5 Ah nickel-metal hydride (hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,260 mm (167.7 in)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height1,695–1,715 mm (66.7–67.5 in)
Kerb weight1,270–1,420 kg (2,800–3,131 lb)
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The third-generation Sienta was launched in Japan on 23 August 2022. Built on the GA-B platform shared with the XP210 series Yaris, it is offered in X, G and Z grade levels.[31][32]

The Sienta was launched in Singapore on 6 October 2022.[33] Imported from Japan, it is only offered in Hybrid Elegance grade level.[34]

Sales

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Year Japan[35] Taiwan Indonesia Thailand Malaysia[36][i]
2003 26,603
2004 67,551
2005 51,142
2006 38,970
2007 35,033
2008 34,809
2009 31,805
2010 28,383
2011 20,986
2012 29,926
2013 22,371
2014 17,744
2015 63,904[37]
2016 125,832[38] 2,581[39] 17,935[40] 2,356[41] 2,060
2017 96,847[42] 14,577[39] 15,835[43] 6,426[44] 2,203
2018 94,048[45] 15,699[46] 5,113[47] 5,533[48] 1,587
2019 110,880[49] 1,030[50] 4,531[51] 265
2020 72,689[52] 11,472[53] 393[54]
2021 57,802[55] 841
2022 68,922 99
2023 132,332
2024 111,090
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  1. Figures based on registration (Malaysia)

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