Rene Isip's Toyota of Lewisville Blog

Since its release into the hands of truck enthusiasts back in 2000, the Toyota Tundra has won the hearts and minds of people everywhere, especially in North Texas.

We ran across one Tundra enthusiast that relies heavily on his truck to bring home the bacon! Have any of you ever tried fly fishing or been on a guided fly fishing trip? Well, we found a person who guides over 300 days a year on various rivers all over the country.

Each and every day, Keith Kaneko of Angling on the Fly guide service, packs up his Tundra with gear and hauls his boat down the dusty and rugged roads to launch his boat. Thankfully, the Tundra has a solid frame, big, aggressive tires, a fail-proof four-wheel drive system and best of all, is very comfortable. This river rock star stops at nothing and each dollar he makes depends on making it safely to the river.

Keith has put his Tundra though the river and over the hills, literally! With over 50,000 miles logged a year hauling, transporting clients and sometimes even making for a great bed, the Tundra is a fly fisherman’s best friend. Fly fishing guides see the sun rise and set every day. Their hands are worn down from constant exposure to the elements and for Keith, the comfort the Tundra provides is of the utmost importance.

The Tundra leads in the outdoors

We asked Keith why he went with the Tundra. He told us,

“Number one, Toyotas are reliable. I have to get to the river every day, no matter what. My clients depend on me to get to and from the river.

Number two is safety. I transport clients every day and know that we are all safe in the Tundra.

Number three rests in the off-road capabilities. Tundras are like nothing else and are impossible to stop. Because of the shorter wheelbase and optimized distribution of power, I can climb anything, even with my boat attached. Bottom line for me is that I have to be there, everyday with a smile on my face and the Tundra helps me do this.

Lastly, after a 15-hour day, I usually have to drive two more hours to get home to my family and I love how my Tundra rides.”

A Tundra made this happen

It’s clear that a year-round, seasoned fly fishing guide knows what it takes to succeed and the Tundra has earned a ton of credit.

This week is Toyota Tundra week at Toyota of Lewisville near Dallas.  Jump over to Facebook now and share your Tundra stories.  Also, make sure to follow us on Twitter.

As Toyota continues the Toyota Corolla for the 44^th year of production, Toyota of Lewisville has the all-new 2011 Corolla in stock and ready to test drive.

Introduced in 1966, The Toyota Corolla instantly gained popularity. The Corolla’s reputation for style, comfort, reliability and price continue to impress drivers today.

Spacious and sporty interior!

The 2011 Corolla balances fuel efficiency and safety with comfort and style. This front wheel drive, compact sedan offers drivers a wide range of model types with many options to make your new Toyota stunning and noteworthy.

The electric power steering unit comes standard in the 2011 Corolla and instantly allows drivers to feel more connected to the road. Additional standard features include anti-lock brakes and stability control to provide a softer and more satisfying ride.

A top safety pick according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2011 Toyota Corolla ensures safe traveling for everyone inside the vehicle.

The 2011 Toyota Corolla has a zippy 1.8-liter, 132 horsepower, four-cylinder engine, and the Corolla XRS has a 2.4-liter, 158 horsepower, four-cylinder engine.

Timeless looks and reliability.

With an impressive, spacious cabin, the Toyota Corolla doesn’t feel like a typical compact car. The interior displays unique features with the durability and comfort life demands. The high-grade fabric and generous standard equipment gives the car a quiet cabin and a softer ride.

You can find a great selection of 2011 Toyota Corolla’s with these and other great features at Toyota of Lewisville, ready to test drive.

Visit us online at www.ToyotaOfLewisville.com, plus follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Toyota of Lewisville celebrates the annual Toyotathon better than ever. Buy a new or certified pre-owned Toyota during Toyotathon, one of Toyota’s best sales.

For over 30 years now, Toyotathon offers great deals on the latest model Toyota vehicles. Toyota of Lewisville offers great options to lease or buy during the Toyotathon. Plus, we proudly announce one lucky person will receive a brand new iPad from Toyota of Lewisville, just for entering their name in the contest online! Get more information on the Toyotathon iPad giveaway.

As one of the highest volume dealers in Texas, Toyota of Lewisville always keeps the most popular makes, models and colors in stock. Whether you want a new or used vehicle, the time to buy a Toyota Corolla or Toyota Tundra is right now.

In addition to rock-bottom prices on 2010 and 2011 Toyota’s, we have what everyone wants: great service and a great experience, every time!

We pride ourselves on hiring the best. Our sales associates, managers and service personnel will treat you like family. We focus on maintaining long-term, trustworthy relationships with customers.

We built our facility around keeping our customers comfortable. Our state-of-the-art facility houses some of the most advanced technology to keep you in top condition. Unlike many Toyota dealerships, we have an alignment machine just for trucks. In addition, we have a full café, deli and children’s play area. Furthermore, you can stay connected at our business center with free Wi-Fi while we service your vehicle.

In addition to our vast inventory, unparalleled customer service and a high-tech facility, we offer lifetime services. When you purchase a vehicle from Toyota of Lewisville, you get a service team for life.

* Lifetime oil changes under $2

* Free car washes during vehicle maintenance

* Free roadside towing

Visit Toyota of Lewisville today to take advantage of some of the best pricing of the year, during the Toyotathon going on now.

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The All-New 2011 Toyota Sequoia at Rene’ Isip’s Toyota of Lewisville serving Dallas Texas Drivers

The 2011 Toyota Sequoia is a full-size luxury sports utility vehicle (SUV). This vehicle is designed with such bold energetic exterior styling and regal luxurious interior designing, for the single or family car drivers, looking for extreme versatility and comfort. The Sequoia is built on a platform that features four-wheel independent suspension allowing the driver and passengers to enjoy an exceptionally smooth ride. The 2011 Toyota Sequoia can carry up to eight people comfortably; up to seven if you go with the optional captain’s chairs for the second row seating. The third-row seating provides enough legroom and body-room for 3 full size adults, even accommodating people that are above average in height. Toyota has provided ample storage space, placing a console box in the second row seating area for compact disc (CD) and digital video discs (DVD). The Toyota Sequoia delivers the finest workmanship, body styling and road handling in its class. From the Sequoia’s high performance engine to its 7,400 pound available towing capacity, Toyota has achieved success in making this luxurious vehicle a leader in the division of sports utility vehicle manufacturing.

The Sequoia has made available three eight-cylinder (V8) engines; A 4.6 Liter i-Force V8 engine, 310 Horsepower, 327 pound foot or torque at 3,400 revolutions per minute (RPM), 32 valve Double Overhead Cam Shaft (DOHC), with aluminum alloy cylinder heads, and dual independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i); another engine is the 5.7 Liter i-Force V8 engine, producing 381 horsepower, 401 pound feet of torque, depending upon model grade and equipment, the Sequoia can achieve 2,200 rpm with a towing capacity of up to 7,400 pounds, VVT-i and Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) that switches intake tract length into two stages, based on engine RPM and throttle angel achieving optimal torque across the engine speed range; And a 4×4 5.7 Liter V8 engine that includes 385 Flex Fuel capabilities and much more. Toyota has made all Sequoia models with a six-speed automatic transmission and a torque convertor lock-up control that enhances the efficiency of this vehicle.

The Toyota Sequoia is available in three grades: the SR5, Limited and Platinum. Each one of these package options are uniquely equipped with features that most luxury car manufacturers offer as extras. The SR5 is extremely well equipped with the standard eight-passenger seating, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power windows, power locks, sliding back window, tire pressure monitoring system, key-less entry, cruise control and many more useful standards and options that are available on the SR5 grade Toyota Sequoia. The Sequoia Limited makes passengers comfortable with second and third row retractable sunshades, heated front leather-trimmed seats, a 3.3 inch monitor in the rear-view mirror, a James Bullough Lansing (JBL) Synthesis AM/FM six-disc CD changer with 14 speakers, an Extended Module (XM) Satellite Radio with a 90-trail subscription and many more standards and options made available on the Toyota Sequoia Limited. Last, but absolutely not least, the highest end of all three models, the Sequoia Platinum. The 20-inch diamond cut-finish alloy wheels, power seat memory package, second row heated seats, simulated wood features, standard DVD navigation system with backup camera, 14 speakers and many more standard and optional features that make this 2011 Toyota Sequoia super luxurious and attractively affordable.

Every year Toyota works hard on improving an already imaginative, determined and state-of-the-art sports utility vehicle. This second generation 2011 Sequoia is equipped with a dual stage advanced front airbag system, seat mounted side airbags for the driver and front passenger, roll-sensing side curtain airbags for all three rows of seats and knee airbags for driver and front passenger. Toyota has included a standard safety system in all their vehicles to increase the safety for its driver and passengers. This system is called Toyota’s Star Safety System, a system of five safety features that give added assurance to the driver and passengers that the vehicle they are riding in is going to keep them safe in case of an accident. The five standard safety technology systems are: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC) and Brake Assist (BA). These systems help prevent slips and loss of traction, maintain traction, help prevent brakes from locking up, redistribute brake force and detect panic braking. The Star Safety System technology is newly developed as an accident avoidance technology to help assist and prevent the car, driver and its passengers from any possible accident situation. Toyota developed the Star Safety System to help keep you and your passengers out of harm’s way.

Toyota of Lewisville, in Lewisville, Texas offers exceptional customer service and attention to detail when shopping for your new or used vehicle. The all-new 2011 Toyota Sequoia proves owning a stylish rugged sport utility vehicle is also affordable.
To learn more about the all-new 2011 Sequoia, check out the complete 2011 Toyota Sequoia e-brochure!

The 2011 Toyota Venza at Rene’ Isip’s Toyota of Lewisville serving Dallas, Texas

The 2011 Toyota Venza, a mid-size crossover, is blending impressive styling with imaginative sports utility vehicle features. The Venza is a vehicle extremely versatile for every driver looking for a luxury crossover SUV. Toyota has made a success of combing a family sedan and a sports utility vehicle to make an even more comfortable, sophisticated, powerful crossover than ever before. This crossover is exceptionally stylish and has a quieter more capable ride. The 2011 Venza gives the SUV enthusiast a chance to enjoy a larger vehicle but without forgoing the comfort of a luxury sedan. The Toyota Venza has a wider wheelbase at 109.3 inches, an overall length of 189 inches and a height of 63.4 inches maximizing height and length for a more superior roomy cabin. The wider wheelbase and large tires allow the Toyota Venza to hug the road giving the driver more control at the wheel.

The 2011 Venza gives two choices of engines: a 2.7-liter four cylinder engine that delivers 182 horsepower at 5,800 revolutions per minute (RPM) 182 pounds feet of torque at 4,200 rpm, and a 3.5-liter six-cylinder (V6) engine delivering 268 horsepower at 6,200 rpm with 246lb. feet of torque at 4,700 rpm. Both engines are available in front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) with a six-speed sequential-shift electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). The all-wheel drive four-cylinder engine received a rating, from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), of 21 miles per gallon (MPG) city and 27 mpg highway. The 2011 Venza V6 FWD model has an estimated EPA fuel economy rating of 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. This added technology gives the 2011 Toyota Venza a fantastic step up in fuel economy in a mid-size crossover.

The 2011 Toyota Venza exhibits high standards of safety for Toyota drivers and passengers. Providing standard safety features that are usually considered extra options for most car manufacturers. The Venza features: front seat belt pre-tensioners, dual-stage force limiters, seven airbags, a driver’s knee airbag, driver and front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags. 2011 Venza drivers and passengers will ride confident that any Toyota car, truck, crossover, minivan and SUV will give them the highest quality safety standards possible.

Toyota is the first car manufacturer to make these safety systems standard: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC) and Brake Assist (BA). These systems help prevent slips and loss of traction, maintain traction, help prevent brakes from locking up, redistribute brake force and detect panic braking. The Star Safety System technology is newly developed as an accident avoidance technology to help assist and prevent the car, driver and its passengers from any possible accident situation. Toyota developed the Star Safety System to help keep you and your passengers out of harm’s way.

Toyota of Lewisville, in Lewisville, Texas offers exceptional customer service and attention to detail when shopping for your new or used vehicle. The 2010 Toyota Venza proves owning a stylish crossover wagon is also affordable.

Toyota of Lewisville is thrilled to announce that the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 20) at the front entrance of the park. It would be great to see everyone at the park tomorrow for the ceremony.

Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park is a 250 acre project located at the intersection of Railroad Street and Bennett Lane in southern Lewisville. There is easy access from both Interstate 35E and Highway 121 Business from three directions. This park is the largest single capital project in the history of Lewisville. Katy Railroad Line and future track of the DCTA Commuter Line form the West border of the park. Patterned after the original Katy depots, the park’s buildings complement the park’s theme of rail service traditions.

Toyota of Lewisville is proud to be involved with such an amazing park and we look forward to engaging with our community at a deeper level.

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday October 20th at 2 p.m. for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Also, feel free to let friends and family know about the ceremony on Facebook and Twitter. And don’t forget to bring your dogs!!

Dallas Cowboy stars Felix Jones and Leonard Davis are teaming up with Katzkin Leather and Rene Isip’s Toyota of Lewisville, two of the nation’s leading custom automotive companies, to encourage Texans to demand “superior interiors” for their automobiles. The teammates will be judges for Katzkin’s “Superior Interiors” contest taking place Friday, October 29, 2010, at Toyota of Lewisville from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

“Toyota of Lewisville is very excited to be a part of the ‘Superior Interior’ contest,” said Rene’ Isip, owner of Toyota of Lewisville. “The contest combines an amazing leather interior upgrade and the Dallas Cowboys, two of our favorite things.”

Jones and Davis are upgrading their vehicles with leather interiors and are leading the charge to get the entire state to think about making the switch. Katzkin is running a contest and online sweepstakes to unveil the brand to consumers. Jones and Davis will judge automobiles with the most needy cloth interiors and award a winner a new custom leather interior from Katzkin.

“Most people don’t know that I still have my first and favorite vehicle, a Suburban with some pretty needy cloth interior, I love that SUV,” said Davis. “So I have to roll with the best in the business and thanks to Katzkin my Suburban has a leather upgrade.”

Katzkin is inviting Dallas-area residents to enter their vehicle in the Katzkin “Superior Interiors” search for the neediest interior. The cloth interiors of all vehicles will be inspected, photographed and judged with five finalists emerging from the pack.

Jones and Davis will be among the judges conducting the “white glove test” to choose the grand prize winner. The grand prize winner will receive a complete customized leather upgrade for their vehicle. The four finalists will receive signed memorabilia from Jones and Davis. In addition, the first 10 customers who purchase a vehicle at Toyota of Lewisville the day of the event will receive free leather interior upgrades. Consumers can also enter the Katzkin “Superior Interiors” sweepstakes at www.katzkin.com from October 4, 2010, through the end of November.

While Katzkin has been dominating the automotive interior industry for more than 25 years, this Dallas-based program is the first time the company has attempted to build awareness for Katzkin publicly.

“We have always worked as a silent partner through our network of restylers and dealerships,” said Katzkin’s Chief Executive Officer, Brooks Mayberry. “But our new business approach is now centered on making consumers aware that we exist so they enter dealerships asking for Katzkin by name.”

Katzkin offers a “leather only” alternative, allowing consumers to save money and receive a leather interior upgrade that is customized to truly fit their personality. Katzkin has simplified the upgrade process to three steps: choose the interior design online, print it out and the final step is to bring it to the dealership when you purchase your new vehicle. Katzkin gets the job done and can offer 48-hour average lead times on their customized interiors.

Katzkin wants the new car buyer to know the product, know the quality and know the service. What better way to drive that message locally than by partnering two powerful players from the city’s favorite sports team with the consumer’s first choice in automotive leather. Jones and Davis are no strangers to quality customized leather installation. They may know “pigskin” on the field but they know Katzkin leather off the field.

Katzkin Leather is the largest manufacturer and distributor of automotive leather interiors, shipping hundreds of complete interiors per day. From a selection of more than 2000 vehicle patterns, Katzkin offers the greatest selection of colors and materials with such unique choices as Barracuda square-perf leather, Rawlings baseball glove leather, and top-of-the-line Tuscany leather.

Katzkin offers three levels of interior design styles (Premium, Custom, Limited Edition) that will allow consumers to express their personalities, transform their grey or beige cloth interiors and drive in the style and comfort of leather. Consumers purchasing a brand new vehicle can rest assured that in addition to great quality and comfort from Katzkin, it’s backed with a 3-year/36,000 mile-warranty.

For more information visit: www.katzkin.com and www.ToyotaOfLewisville.com.

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About Toyota of Lewisville:
Toyota of Lewisville is a new and used car dealership that proudly serves the greater Dallas Fort Worth area including Addison, Allen, Arlington, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Frisco, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Irving, McKinney, Mesquite, Richardson and Southlake.

To make an appointment with a sales associate contact Toyota of Lewisville by phone at 888-805-6888 or to contact the service and parts department please call 800-639-5673. Additional information can be found on the main website at www.ToyotaOfLewisville.com.

The All-New 2011 Toyota Avalon at Rene’ Isip’s Toyota of Lewisville serving Dallas, Texas

The 2011 Toyota Avalon has moved forward with a new redesigned body style and upgrades that continue to categorize this vehicle as a luxury sedan. The Avalon has such impressive distinct styling offering a more modern appeal to a sophisticated luxury car. From the traditional upgrades, Toyota has made standard to the Avalon; leather trimmed upholstery, backup monitor, moon-roof, and reclining rear seats. The new improvements give this vehicle a step up on luxury, elegance, and pure refinement. To give the driver more comfort behind the wheel, Toyota has also made standard on the Avalon; an eight-way power driver’s seat, back-up camera, dual zone automatic climate control with air filtration and 17-inch alloy wheels. These are just a few of the traditional up-grades that are now standard on the Toyota Avalon.

The 2011 Avalon is available in two models, the Avalon and Avalon Limited. Both models seat up to 5 unless you choose to have a front bench style seat to give you more added space for a 6th passenger. This Toyota gives increasingly more power, fuel efficiency, comfort, and safety. The 2011 Toyota Avalon is powered by a 24-Valve, dual overhead cam (DOHC) with a 3.5 Liter six cylinder (V6) engine and produces 268 horsepower at 6,200 revolutions per minute (RPM). The engine is equipped with the dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) that makes sure the electric valve-control system expands the power-band giving you improved engine efficiency. This allows the Toyota Avalon to use less fuel and helps generate fewer emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Toyota Avalon at 20 miles per gallon (mpg) city and 29 mpg highway, and is now certified as an Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV). The 2011 Toyota Avalon is one of the most affordable full-size luxury sedans on the market.

The 2011 Toyota Avalon makes safety number one priority by putting in energy absorbing structures to protect driver and occupants in the vehicle. These standard safety features include: protective side impact beams and overhead structure, driver front knee airbag, side curtain airbags for both front and back seats and headrests for all passengers to help prevent whiplash in-case of an accident.

Toyota has developed a system that comes standard on all Toyota cars, trucks, crossovers, minivans and sport utility vehicles (SUV). Toyota’s Five Star Safety Technology System which come standard include: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC) and Brake Assist (BA). These systems help prevent slips and loss of traction, maintain traction, help prevent brakes from locking up, redistribute brake force and detect panic braking. The Star Safety System technology is newly developed as an accident avoidance technology to help assist and prevent the car, driver and its passengers from any possible accident situation. Toyota developed the Star Safety System to help keep you and your passengers out of harm’s way.

This third generation Avalon includes many safety features, more technical advances, a luxurious comfortable interior and a distinctive new exterior with premium touches throughout this elegant more capable car. Not only do you get a smooth impressive performance, you get assurance that Toyota’s Avalon is a car that is safe, reliable and beautiful.

Toyota of Lewisville, in Lewisville, Texas offers exceptional customer service and attention to detail when shopping for your new or used vehicle. The all-new 2011 Toyota Avalon combines luxury, reliability, and affordability.

To learn more about the all-new 2011 Toyota Avalon, check out the complete 2011 Toyota Avalon e-brochure!

TOYOTA RAV-4 Options

What’s standard on RAV4?

RAV4 comes standard with air conditioning, Optitron instrumentation, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cruise control and a 6-speaker audio system with an auxiliary audio jack for your MP3/WMA player. And it comes standard with a 179-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with an EPA-estimated 28 highway mpg rating.

What’s the Upgrade Value Package? Give your RAV4 more for less with the available Upgrade Value Package. The 6-disc CD changer with steering wheel audio controls, moonroof, 17-in. 5-spoke alloy wheels, color-keyed door handles, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), roof rack, upgraded fabric interior, tonneau cover and privacy glass add pizzazz.

Versatile seating With its available and oh-so-functional 50/50 Split & Stow 3rd Row™ seat, RAV4 has a total people-hauling quota of seven. Perfect if you’ve got a bunch of family or friends who all need to hitch a ride.

The “S” in SUV stands for Sport, right?

Right. And here’s a double helping of it: RAV4 Sport with the available Appearance Package.1 Walk up behind it, and its stainless steel exhaust tip and unique rear door are your clues that this is no ordinary RAV4. Step inside, and more special touches distinguish RAV4 Sport’s Appearance Package.

Is RAV4 a 2WD or 4WD? It’s available in both 2WD or Electronic On-Demand 4WD. Either way, you’ll have a vehicle capable of remarkably assured traction. Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRAC) — part of the Star Safety System™ — helps RAV4 get a grip when accelerating or cornering. Electronic On-Demand 4WD models operate in fuel-effi cient 2WD mode during normal driving, transferring automatically to 4WD when traction conditions demand more grip.

Advanced traction technologies On snow-covered streets, rain-soaked roads and steep hills, these traction technologies available on RAV4 help you get a grip:

Electronic On-Demand 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) Available Electronic On-Demand 4WD gives you the enhanced traction of 4WD when needed. The system controls the distribution of torque between the front and rear wheels, allowing the vehicle to automatically switch seamlessly from 2WD to 4WD mode.

Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) When you’re stopped on a steep incline and need to get going, problems can arise. That’s why RAV4 is available with a feature called Hill Start Assist Control. It helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward as the driver switches from the brake to the accelerator. When engaged, HAC holds the brakes for approximately three seconds, helping give the driver time to engage the accelerator.

Downhill Assist Control (DAC) RAV4 is available with an innovative feature called Downhill Assist Control. Designed to help provide a controlled descent on steep inclines, it works by setting a target vehicle speed of approximately 2-4 mph. To help maintain that target speed, DAC sends a signal that automatically modulates RAV4’s powerful brakes.

TOYOTA SIENNA OPTIONS

LIMITED

A Sienna for those who want the best of everything, the Limited comes standard with leathertrimmed seating materials, dual moonroof, Smart Key System, front and rear parking sonar and a sliding center console. Limited is also available with packages that include features such as a Dual-View Entertainment Center, rear Panorama Camera3 with on-screen backup guides, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), rain-sensing windshield wipers and High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with an Automatic High Beam feature.

Choose Your Style The beauty is in the details: Its exterior door rails, for example, are hidden from view, helping to give Sienna a clean, uncluttered look. Five trim levels — Sienna, LE, SE,1 XLE and Limited — plus a choice of a 4-cylinder1 or V6 engine and available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) let you choose what works for you.

Changing Perceptions Are all minivans alike? Take a look at Sienna SE1 and decide for yourself. Outside, large-diameter 19-inch 6-spoke alloy wheels create a bold, confident stance. Inside, it’s more like an 8-passenger sports car. It features an exclusive sport meter and seat upholstery, chrome accents and a piano-black finish to achieve a sporty style backed by substance. It’s fun to drive, too. A sport-tuned lowered suspension and sport-calibrated Electric Power Steering (EPS) provide more direct feedback and precise handling. And of course, SE offers Bluetooth®2 wireless technology and iPod®-compatible audio.

Lounge Seating Limited

With Sienna Limited’s 7-passenger, dual moonroof interior, everyone in the family can feel like their seat is the best seat. The second-row lounge seating features captain’s chairs that recline, dual armrests that adjust, maplights that swivel and climate controls at your fingertips. An unusually long 23-inch sliding range for Sienna’s second-row seats creates an ease of ingress and egress through the wide dual power sliding side doors. And once inside, passengers will find comfortable accommodations. Need room for cargo? Simply slide the seats out of the way or remove them.

Star Safety System The 2011 Sienna was designed around the idea that keeping your family safe is the ultimate parental responsibility. Which is why it surrounds you with Toyota’s Star Safety System,™ a combination of five safety features that are tandard on every Sienna: Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) integrates controls that coordinate the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Traction Control (TRAC) and Electric Power Steering (EPS). They’re called “active” safety features because they’re designed to proactively respond in certain situations to help prevent accidents from occurring in the first place.

Technology Serve You serve everyone else’s needs. Isn’t it time somebody served yours? Sienna XLE and Limited use sonar to help you park and sensors to help in other ways. On Sienna Limited, for example, the available rain-sensing wipers use a sensor to detect the amount of rainfall and optimally adjust the wiper interval and speed automatically, helping reduce the effort required by the driver. And of course, airbag sensors stand silent watch over you and your family, ready to deploy Sienna’s seven airbags as needed in the event of certain types of collisions.

Engineered by a Sports Car Fanatic Our chief engineer for the all-new Sienna saw no reason a minivan couldn’t have the sporty feel of a performance car. So he insisted on responsive power. Sienna offers it in two forms: a new fuel-efficient 2.7-liter inline-4 engine and an available 266-hp 3.5-liter V6. A gated shift lever on the instrument panel invites the driver to engage the 6-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift mode. Electric Power Steering (EPS) creates a smoother, more direct steering feel. And the shape of the lightweight, highly rigid body is aerodynamically optimized to enhance Sienna’s handling characteristics. It all comes together seamlessly for a driving experience unlike any you’ve had behind the wheel of a minivan.