TOYOTA SIENTA

Name

Toyota Sienta 

Production 

2003 to date 

Engine 

1.5 ltr petrol 

1.5 ltr hybrid 

1.8 ltr petrol 

Transmission 

Super CVT-i

E-CVT(hybrid) 

4 speed automatic 

6 speed manual 

Fuel consumption 

1.5ltr Sienta-approximately 19.0km/L

1.8ltr Sienta - approximately 15km/L

1.5ltr(hybrid)- approximately 26km/L 

    First generation Sienta 

               Colors

Toyota Sienta is available in 7 different colors - Attitude Black, Grey Metallic, Silver Metallic, Super White, Citrus Metallic, Orange Metallic and Quartz Brown Metallic.

The Sienta ia a seven seater MPV that makes one of the best family cars(not in Kenya, this people commercialise almost anything). It has been in production for two generations, from 2003 to present with the first generation being the YP8(from 2003 to 2015) and the second generation,  XP17 which has been in production from 2015 to present. 

It's stable and drives fairly well though it leans a bit too much especially when lightly loaded. Kenya roads might not favour the Sienta because of its 5.5 inches clearance which is below the minimum recommended of 6.5 inches, its wise to make some height adjustments to avoid scraping speed bumps and damage on unfavourable rural Kenyan roads. 

        Inside the seven seater 

The driving condition in Kenya might not be favourable but the Sienta proves to be one of the most reliable commercial/ family seven seater, parts are easily available all over towns in Kenya and most mechanics can easily fix this car. 

The common issues with the Sienta include;

     1. Fuel pump failure. 

     2. Electric sliding doors failure. 

     3. Transmission Failure. 

     Second Generation Sienta 

Concidering Kenyan needs and the reliability of this vehicle, the resale value is really good.

If you are looking to buy one, get it from a neighbour, broker or a Friend, they are simply all over as used, you can also get it from car dealers as new or used in other countries. 

Price varies depending on the generation and whether its news, used, hybrid, 2wd or 4wd. Price starts from 3500 dollars(350,000ksh) to 30,000 dollars(3 million Ksh) 

I rate it 8 out of 10 as a family car

              7 out of 10 as a commercial vehicle.