Loosly related, but here is a short summary of why the Toyota Sienna makes a great family car.
I worked in the garment industry, and my small company that employed me was in desperate need of a new work vehicle. We were using a 2015 X3 2.8 that must have been one of the hardest-working X3's in the city. After scouring CL and FB Ford Transit vans, we pivoted the search to a somewhat unlikely candidate, a Toyota Sienna. We ended up purchasing a 2012 Sienna base model. After one year of service, this van with its 198k miles could not have been a better choice. We did not stuff it filled with McNugget-devouring children, sports equipment, camping gear, or the like. We used it primarily to shuttle boxes and bags of various garments around the streets of Vernon and South Los Angeles.
The Sienna performed in every way possible. With the middle row of seats removed and the rear row folded into the floor, the van would transport around 2000lbs of cargo. If needed, we could quickly and easily throw the seats back in to shuttle workers around on quick notice. The V6 up front had impressive "giddy up" for a minivan, especially when completely empty. MPG was around 15, a downside. It lacked many amenities, but it didn't matter. It drove amazingly. The drivers seat architecture between pedals and steering wheel and seat worked for my 6' 2" stature. The AC was lacking, but all four windows were automatic. Crucial for hot summer LA days.
The cavernous interior made up for any down falls the car lacked in creature comforts. If it worked so well for regular industrial use, while also being very much a family-oriented vehicle, I dont see why It wouldn't work for a family.
I worked in the garment industry, and my small company that employed me was in desperate need of a new work vehicle. We were using a 2015 X3 2.8 that must have been one of the hardest-working X3's in the city. After scouring CL and FB Ford Transit vans, we pivoted the search to a somewhat unlikely candidate, a Toyota Sienna. We ended up purchasing a 2012 Sienna base model. After one year of service, this van with its 198k miles could not have been a better choice. We did not stuff it filled with McNugget-devouring children, sports equipment, camping gear, or the like. We used it primarily to shuttle boxes and bags of various garments around the streets of Vernon and South Los Angeles.
The Sienna performed in every way possible. With the middle row of seats removed and the rear row folded into the floor, the van would transport around 2000lbs of cargo. If needed, we could quickly and easily throw the seats back in to shuttle workers around on quick notice. The V6 up front had impressive "giddy up" for a minivan, especially when completely empty. MPG was around 15, a downside. It lacked many amenities, but it didn't matter. It drove amazingly. The drivers seat architecture between pedals and steering wheel and seat worked for my 6' 2" stature. The AC was lacking, but all four windows were automatic. Crucial for hot summer LA days.
The cavernous interior made up for any down falls the car lacked in creature comforts. If it worked so well for regular industrial use, while also being very much a family-oriented vehicle, I dont see why It wouldn't work for a family.
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