Toyota Sienta 2016

[Vinceng]

  On 5/1/2016 at 11:31 AM, Vinceng said:

Haha.. My guess is correct.

 

My SE informed me that the Indonesia assembled Sienta will be sold here. Expected to be launched in the 4th quarter of 2016. OMV about $14K, which is lower than parallel importer's $18K-20K for the Japan assembled version.

 

Pricing is expected to carry a Premium over the Avanza ($113,888), as it is a New model.

 

At such pricing, the Mobilio has an edge on being at last $8K cheaper. And when the VTEC kicks in, with an extra 11 horses and 9 Nm torque advantage , can easily smoke the obese Sienta which weighs 140kg heavier.

 

If one still insists on the Sienta, there are some established PIs selling the top spec G model ( Japan made ) at $100K with guaranteed COE with no top up, which is considered a steal if you compare with Borneo Motor's pricing with lower OMV for the Indonesia assembled version.

 

*Doesn't make sense for an Indonesian made FALKEN tyre to cost more than a Japan made FALKEN tyre, both being same model, same specs.

Edited May 1, 2016 by Vinceng

[ahbui8]

I wonder the safety of the back seat when accident happen to the back of the car!

[Wildaltum]

Hi. I was drving the old Sienta and was knocked twice in the rear. Back door badly damaged and dented. But did not kena the last row seats. Repair man said all MPV boot doors are made of heavy duty metal so should absorb the impact.

[Zfuyuan]

  On 5/2/2016 at 12:59 PM, ahbui8 said:

I wonder the safety of the back seat when accident happen to the back of the car!

Sienta is designed with omni-directional impact.

http://toyota.jp/sienta/safety/passive/

[Gingerdip]

  On 5/1/2016 at 11:31 AM, Vinceng said:

Haha.. My guess is correct.

 

My SE informed me that the Indonesia assembled Sienta will be sold here. Expected to be launched in the 4th quarter of 2016. OMV about $14K, which is lower than parallel importer's $18K-20K for the Japan assembled version.

 

Pricing is expected to carry a Premium over the Avanza ($113,888), as it is a New model.

 

At such pricing, the Mobilio has an edge on being at last $8K cheaper. And when the VTEC kicks in, with an extra 11 horses and 9 Nm torque advantage , can easily smoke the obese Sienta which weighs 140kg heavier.

 

If one still insists on the Sienta, there are some established PIs selling the top spec G model ( Japan made ) at $100K with guaranteed COE with no top up, which is considered a steal if you compare with Borneo Motor's pricing with lower OMV for the Indonesia assembled version. *Doesn't make sense for RADAR tyre to cost more than YOKOHAMA tyre, both being same specs.

 

My partner recently booked with M9 sienta, at 98,888

[Vinceng]

Happy reading , from Dec 2015 issue of Torque.

[Zfuyuan]

  On 5/4/2016 at 2:21 PM, Vinceng said:

Happy reading , from Dec 2015 issue of Torque.

Bro, got online copy here   

http://www.torque.com.sg/3955/toyota-sienta-review/

[new_user]

Hello Sienta bros, been a silent reader all the while and currently driving the older Sienta. Im considering the new Sienta based on all the posts I read here. No offence to those in the facebook group, I tried to join but was never approved and I did that a couple of times to no avail. I created an account just to join the group and I am sure there are other bros who are not big on facebook.

 

I hope you can help me out in this. Noticed that some bros have changed from the previous to the newer model. Is there any "difference" in power feel. Paper specs show a difference but Im a family person and I find the old Sienta's reasonable for local driving. I drove up to Malacca with 6 pax easy. Other than the power, the drive, is it the same?

 

Noticed that there are many dealers offering G model with price of between 96K thereabouts to 100K. And a certain dealer in Ubi carrying X only. You are spoilt for choice but still each have their own stories to tell. New Sienta owners, how do you narrow down to that dealer you will get your car from?

 

When I compare the X and the G, my preference is over the G. It has twin electric doors, driver armrest, intuitive display, auto aircon. But twin electric means its heavier even unloaded, so will it affect FC? Both X and G are keyless so that pretty evens out but the OMV diff is about 2 K and premium wise quite a difference, assuming X at 18K and G at 20K?

 

Am currently in a dilemma like many of the posts here. Whether or not to renew COE or to consider getting a new ride. A new ride will of course be more enjoyable and that was why I was also shopping around. But at the same time, knowing that Uber and Gang will keep up this inflated COE price for some time and from now till at least end of year? I originally wanted to drive all the way but with this new "private car hire" coming in, I feel compelled to relook my options so that I will not have to wait till end year and then worry that the COE goes north. Nevertheless, I have not left out my COE renewal option out as my workhorse is still going on strong.

 

Fellow forumers, I seek you opinions.

 

Thanks much.

 

 

 

[Zfuyuan]

  On 5/8/2016 at 8:35 AM, new_user said:

No offence to those in the facebook group, I tried to join but was never approved and I did that a couple of times to no avail. I created an account just to join the group and I am sure there are other bros who are not big on facebook.

Can you let me know your FB name, so i can check with e admins?

 

There are a few owners in FB, previous ride also sienta.

It would be best for them to advise, what are the pros n cons, when they switched over to new sienta.

Unfortunately, most of owners in FB does not have MCF account here.

 

Hope to hear your reply soon.

Edited May 8, 2016 by Zfuyuan

[new_user]

  On 5/8/2016 at 9:33 AM, Zfuyuan said:

Can you let me know your FB name, so i can check with e admins?

 

There are a few owners in FB, previous ride also sienta.

It would be best for them to advise, what are the pros n cons, when they switched over to new sienta.

Unfortunately, most of owners in FB does not have MCF account here.

 

Hope to hear your reply soon.

 

thanks i have pm you buddy.

 

fellow forumers, still welcome your input on my previous post. thanks!!

[Zfuyuan]

  On 5/8/2016 at 8:35 AM, new_user said:

New Sienta owners, how do you narrow down to that dealer you will get your car from?

1) Choose hybrid or petrol

2) Choose PI with or w/o CaseTrust

3) Choose your X/G and factory options (Keyless, LED, NAVI, Safety Sense C, Side airbags)

4) Ask narrowed down PIs to give you the quote, then you can compare apple to apple

 

* Generally go for ready stocks, for better experience.

* Do not indent, as you are locked down with current price and waiting and delays can be very frustrating

 

  On 5/8/2016 at 8:35 AM, new_user said:

When I compare the X and the G, my preference is over the G. It has twin electric doors, driver armrest, intuitive display, auto aircon. But twin electric means its heavier even unloaded, so will it affect FC?

Does not affect. Petrol X/G avg FC is same at 15km/l

 

  On 5/8/2016 at 8:35 AM, new_user said:

Both X and G are keyless so that pretty evens out but the OMV diff is about 2 K and premium wise quite a difference, assuming X at 18K and G at 20K?

Keyless is factory option. 46,440 yen

http://toyota.jp/sienta/spec/package/

 

Petrol X costs 1,816,363 yen

Petrol G costs 1,980,327 yen

http://toyota.jp/sienta/grade/

Edited May 8, 2016 by Zfuyuan

[new_user]

  On 5/8/2016 at 10:28 AM, Zfuyuan said:

1) Choose hybrid or petrol

2) Choose PI with or w/o CaseTrust

3) Choose your X/G and factory options (Keyless, LED, NAVI, Safety Sense C, Side airbags)

4) Ask narrowed down PIs to give you the quote, then you can compare apple to apple

 

* Generally go for ready stocks, for better experience.

* Do not indent, as you are locked down with current price and waiting and delays can be very frustrating

 

Does not affect. Petrol X/G avg FC is same at 15km/l

 

Keyless is factory option. 46,440 yen

http://toyota.jp/sienta/spec/package/

 

Petrol X costs 1,816,363 yen

Petrol G costs 1,980,327 yen

http://toyota.jp/sienta/grade/

 

Am looking at petrol and have narrowed down to a few dealers. Certainly will go for EX-stock. But good to know FC is still similar whether X or G. Seems that most folks here are into G.

 

 

 

[Porche]

Compare it with my current sienta, flat flooring and level with front seats. But second row seems narrower.

[new_user]

  On 5/8/2016 at 1:57 PM, Porche said:

Compare it with my current sienta, flat flooring and level with front seats. But second row seems narrower.

 

The flat floor of the new model is certainly attractive as the centre person can sit more comfortable but I didnt notice that the 2nd row is level with 1st row though.

 

I had the impression the dimensions of the seats looks pretty much the same except for the 3rd row where the seats are now joined together.

 

The split seats of the current model was useful as both seats up, you can still squeeze in a small travel bag in the middle.

 

I just saw the new Indo-spec Sienta. Roof top aircon and floor mounted transmission. I still like my dash mounted transmission.

Edited May 8, 2016 by new_user

[Porche]

I quite like the new model except the price. My current sienta is a good workhorse, bring it up north every few mths for work and short trip get away. But he is getting old

[new_user]

Agreed. Good workhorse. Seems you are in a similar situation as me. Whats your plans? Renewal or?

[Karoon]

I like the sienta as its practical for for a family of 6. Should i go up north with the family, one of the 3rd row seats folded up could easily hold a large luggage back. Thats the advantage over jade, stream etc. Also being japanese, resale value tops c4 and 5008.

[Speedygonz]

Has anyone compared the Sienta to the Prius Alpha since both are hybrid 7 seaters from Toyota? I believe the Prius Alpha is not widely available but PIs are willing to bring in custom orders if requested.

 

Two main differences (Sienta vs Prius Alpha):

• Sliding doors vs Swing doors
• Second row 50:50 configuration vs 30:30:30

It seems that the Prius Alpha might be slightly longer but the Sienta might be more space efficient since it's more boxy. My wife doesn't like the look of the Sienta and prefers having three full seats in the second row (we have two kids so she'll be the one sitting between them in the second row), hence I started looking into the Prius Alpha. Any comments would be much appreciated. Thanks!