2022 Toyota Sienta debuts in Japan – third-gen MPV; TNGA platform; Dynamic Drive engines; from RM64k

Toyota has formally unveiled the all-new Sienta, which replaces the second-generation mannequin that was first unveiled in 2015. Now constructed on the GA-B model of the Toyota New World Structure (TNGA), the small MPV will primarily be bought in Japan in five- and seven-seat configurations, the latter that includes three rows of seats in a 2-3-2 format.

Regardless of the brand new platform, the newest Sienta retains almost the identical dimensions as its predecessor, measuring in at 4,260 mm lengthy, 1,695 mm vast and with a wheelbase that spans 2,750 mm. One key distinction is the car’s peak, which now peaks at 1,715 mm, or 20 mm greater than the earlier mannequin.

The upper roofline contributes to a 20 mm enhance in cabin peak, with different inside house enhancements being a most of 1,000 mm (+80 mm) of class-leading entrance/rear couple distance for higher second-row consolation.

Ingress and egress are additionally improved because of revised power-sliding doorways, which now have a gap peak of 1,200 mm (+60 mm). The stepless flat ground and low ground peak of 330 mm (350 mm for all-wheel drive fashions) are unchanged from the outgoing mannequin.

These revisions are packaged in a physique that’s styled to be extra utilitarian and fewer “natural” in comparison with the second-gen mannequin. The headlamps are extra squarish in form and now bridged by a black trim piece operating by way of the Toyota brand, though they nonetheless include a trailing finish that extends into the fenders like earlier than.

Elsewhere, the big decrease consumption of the earlier mannequin is now angular in form and prominently sports activities a black bar that seems to be there to offer safety in case of unintentional faucets with the setting. Actually, the corners of the bumpers and the underside half of the doorways all function the identical black trim that remind us of the Airbumps on the early Citroen C4 Cactus.

Toyota additionally notes that the brand new Sienta’s decrease horizontal beltline permits for bigger home windows that promote higher visibility. The window line above the rails for the powered rear doorways can be revised for a extra substantial rear quarter window so third-row passengers have a greater view out.

Moreover, the window line now ends on the taillights, which are actually vertical items which might be a lot bigger and mounted greater up the corners of the physique. This additionally sees a brand new tailgate, which is claimed to have an elevated opening peak by 15 mm. The carmaker says a bicycle with 27-inch tyres could be loaded with out the handlebars getting caught within the opening, and the baggage house peak is up 50 mm by altering the tilt-down construction of the second-row seats.

Inside, the third-gen Sienta encompasses a redesigned dashboard format that retains to the utilitarian theme. Gone are the quirky traces of the earlier mannequin, changed with a horizontally organized design that emphasises practicality with touches equivalent to a shelf part forward of the entrance passenger.

There’s additionally an extra cupholder on the floating centre console – the earlier automotive solely had nook cupholders. Just like the second-gen mannequin, there’s now floor-mounted console, so you continue to get a passthrough to the second row from the entrance.

The third cupholder takes up the spot the place the air-conditioning controls used to reside, which are actually positioned along with a bigger show simply above the symmetrical air vents. Different shows embrace a seven-inch digital instrument cluster (4.2-inch multi-info show in lesser grades) and a ten.5-inch Show Audio Plus touchscreen infotainment system (8-inch Show Audio in lesser grades), the latter helps T-Join related providers.

As for quality-of-life enhancements, Toyota provides home windows with UV- and IR-block features as a part of the non-compulsory Consolation Bundle, handbook sunshades for second-row seats, a ceiling air circulator and cloth seat covers with deodorising and water/oil-repellent remedy for many who ferry messy kids or adults.

On the protection and driver help entrance, Toyota Security Sense is normal throughout the Sienta vary, which incorporates Pre-collision Security System (autonomous emergency braking), Proactive Driving Help and even Superior Park (assisted parking).

By way of the mechanicals, the Sienta continues to function MacPherson struts on the entrance and a rear torsion beam, though the improved rigidity of the TNGA platform and the usage of high-damping structural adhesive permits for improved experience high quality, consolation and dealing with.

Powertrain-wise, the MPV is obtainable with a M15A-FKS 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol unit from the Dynamic Drive household that can be utilized by the European Yaris. Producing 120 PS (118 hp) at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque from 4,800 to five,200 rpm, the mill drives the entrance wheels through a Direct Shift-CVT and its finest gasoline economic system ranking is eighteen.4 km/l following the WTLC normal.

The opposite possibility is a series-parallel hybrid that’s good for 28.8 km/l. The setup consists of a M15A-FXE 1.5 litre NA four-potter that makes 91 PS (90 hp) at 5,500 rpm and 120 Nm from 3,800 to 4,800 rpm. Just like the Yaris Hybrid, there’s an eCVT and a electrical motor, the latter drawing energy from a 6.5-Ah battery positioned below the car ground to offer 80 PS (79 hp or 59 kW) and 141 Nm.

The hybrid model will also be had in E-4 guise, which provides a rear electrical motor rated at simply 3 PS (2.95 hp or 2.2 kW) and 44 Nm for all-wheel drive to offer higher traction on slippery roads. Fashions with the E-4 system have the upper ground peak of 350 mm as talked about earlier.

In Japan, all three powertrains can be found in three grades, particularly the bottom X, mid-spec G and range-topping Z. Pricing for the non-hybrid vary is between 1.95 and a couple of.56 million yen (RM63,682 and RM83,608), whereas the front-wheel drive hybrids are from 2.38 to 2.91 million yen (RM77,729 to RM95,039).

In order for you the hybrid with the E-4 system, the beginning worth is 2.578 million yen (RM84,196) and rises all the way in which to three.108 million yen (RM101,505). The Sienta can be provided as a Welcab mannequin to cater to these with disabilities and are confined to a wheelchair.

The Welcab model could be had with 4 or 5 seats, with the third row omitted to make room for a wheelchair and non-compulsory ramp. There’s additionally a Friendmatic model of the Welcab mannequin that reduces the steering operation pressure by about half that of the bottom mannequin so wheelchair customers can drive the car themselves. Further driving help gadgets could be retrofitted to satisfy buyer wants. Welcab fashions vary from 2.13 to 2.87 million yen (RM69,556 to RM93,721) in worth.

The second-gen Sienta was a mannequin that was provided in Malaysia earlier than, launched back in August 2016. The MPV would later be updated in March 2018, however we by no means received the facelift that was revealed in November 2018, and the mannequin would later be dropped from the native line-up. With the third-gen Sienta revealed, are you hoping for the MPV to make a return right here?