2022 Toyota Sienta debuts in Japan – third-gen MPV; TNGA platform; Dynamic Force engines; from RM64k – A-Z Eventz

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 Global Architecture (TNGA), the small MPV will primarily be offered in Japan in five- and seven-seat configurations, the latter that includes three rows of seats in a 2-3-2 format.

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

The increased roofline contributes to a 20 mm improve in cabin top, with different inside area 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 top of 1,200 mm (+60 mm). The stepless flat flooring and low flooring top 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 “organic” in comparison with the second-gen mannequin. The headlamps are extra squarish in form and now bridged by a black trim piece working via the Toyota brand, though they nonetheless include a trailing finish that extends into the fenders like earlier than.

Elsewhere, the massive decrease consumption of the earlier mannequin is now angular in form and prominently sports activities a black bar that seems to be there to supply safety in case of unintentional faucets with the setting. In reality, the corners of the bumpers and the underside half of the doorways all characteristic 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 also be revised for a extra substantial rear quarter window so third-row passengers have a greater view out.

Additionally, the window line now ends on the taillights, which are actually vertical models which might be a lot bigger and mounted increased up the corners of the physique. This additionally sees a brand new tailgate, which is alleged to have an elevated opening top 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 area top is up 50 mm by altering the tilt-down construction of the second-row seats.

Inside, the third-gen Sienta contains 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 akin to a shelf part forward of the entrance passenger.

There’s additionally a further cupholder on the floating centre console – the earlier automotive solely had nook cupholders. 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. Other shows embrace a seven-inch digital instrument cluster (4.2-inch multi-info show in lesser grades) and a ten.5-inch Display Audio Plus touchscreen infotainment system (8-inch Display Audio in lesser grades), the latter helps T-Connect related providers.

As for quality-of-life enhancements, Toyota gives home windows with UV- and IR-block features as a part of the elective Comfort Package, handbook sunshades for second-row seats, a ceiling air circulator and cloth seat covers with deodorising and water/oil-repellent therapy for individuals who ferry messy youngsters or adults.

On the security and driver help entrance, Toyota Safety Sense is customary throughout the Sienta vary, which incorporates Pre-collision Safety System (autonomous emergency braking), Proactive Driving Assist and even Advanced Park (assisted parking).

In phrases of the mechanicals, the Sienta continues to characteristic MacPherson struts on the entrance and a rear torsion beam, though the improved rigidity of the TNGA platform and using high-damping structural adhesive permits for improved trip high quality, consolation and dealing with.

Powertrain-wise, the MPV is obtainable with a M15A-FKS 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated three-cylinder petrol unit from the Dynamic Force household that can also be used within 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 gas financial system ranking is eighteen.4 km/l following the WTLC customary.

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

The hybrid model can be had in E-Four 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 supply higher traction on slippery roads. Models with the E-Four system have the upper flooring top of 350 mm as talked about earlier.

In Japan, all three powertrains can be found in three grades, specifically the bottom X, mid-spec G and range-topping Z. Pricing for the non-hybrid vary is between 1.95 and a pair 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).

If you need the hybrid with the E-Four 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 also 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 elective ramp. There’s additionally a Friendmatic model of the Welcab mannequin that reduces the steering operation drive by about half that of the bottom mannequin so wheelchair customers can drive the car themselves. Additional driving help units could be retrofitted to fulfill 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 again in August 2016. The MPV would later be up to date in March 2018, however we by no means bought 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?