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Old 12-02-09, 12:30 PM
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I really think the SE model will be a hit. Younger families or those who can appreciate a crisper ride and sporty styling will have an immediate interest in this model.

Sick, for a minivan:







Interesting that the Sienna SE can have completely redesigned bumpers but the LS 460 Sport has to do with aero tack-ons.

I really don't understand Toyota sometimes

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The SE also has different taillights:



regular sienna
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I don't see Lexus cues. What the Altezzas? I see Venza cues which is good, the Venza is a great looking vehicle sans the grill.
 
Old 12-02-09, 12:42 PM
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I like the regular sienna more than the SE model. Now i want to see pictures of the non XLE and limited models...
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What a sharp looking van! If I were in the market, this would be the easiest decision. This is light years ahead of the Ody in terms of style. VERY IMPRESSIVE! Lexus could have sold this thing.
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Old 12-02-09, 02:07 PM
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I would hope it's light years ahead of the Odyssey since it's 5-6 years newer
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I think it's a very well styled minivan. Looks a lot better than the current one. I like it.
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Old 12-02-09, 02:53 PM
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damn.

I LIKE

this van will be a hit.

they added a sport version to appeal to men, and it looks JDM......


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Old 12-02-09, 03:01 PM
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why must they bring the new lexus nav interface over to toyota...
How did they bring the new Lexus nav into it? The Lexus are touch screen and this looks to still be buttons
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Originally Posted by xioix
How did they bring the new Lexus nav into it? The Lexus are touch screen and this looks to still be buttons
That does look like a Lexus touch screen nav to me, although I don't really see what's wrong with sharing the nav software between the two brands.


I have more problem with the Toyota Sai using the new Remote Touch interface, however. That device should remain exclusive to Lexus for at least a couple years IMO.

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Originally Posted by Mister Two
That does look like a Lexus touch screen nav to me, although I don't really see what's wrong with sharing the nav software between the two brands.
[img]https://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/003_sienna-limited-1.jpg[img]

I have more problem with the Toyota Sai using the new Remote Touch interface, however. That device should remain exclusive to Lexus for at least a couple years IMO.
[img]http://www.easycarblog.com/wp-content/gallery/20_october_2009-toyota-sai-hybrid/2010-toyota-sai-18.jpg[img]
Its a voice-activated DVD Navigation, not the same as the ones used in any of the Lexus ones
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Originally Posted by xioix
Its a voice-activated DVD Navigation, not the same as the ones used in any of the Lexus ones
Lexus navs are voice-activated too, with data stored in either DVD or harddrive.

So what's your point?
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
I really think the SE model will be a hit. Younger families or those who can appreciate a crisper ride and sporty styling will have an immediate interest in this model.

Sick, for a minivan:







Interesting that the Sienna SE can have completely redesigned bumpers but the LS 460 Sport has to do with aero tack-ons.


I really don't understand Toyota sometimes

Agreed and I was wondering if i was the only one who noticed.
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NO FREAKIN WAY!!!

I wanted a 3rd row VENZA and this is my answer!!!

Way to go toyota....I'm loving this new Sienna

Can't believe I'm excited over a minivan
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Originally Posted by Mister Two
Lexus navs are voice-activated too, with data stored in either DVD or harddrive.

So what's your point?
lexus cars get better versions of toyota/lexus navigation, toyota cars get cheaper versions.... it is the same company afterall. For years it was the same navi actually, now they made it different.

we in europe get premium/lexus version in our toyotas, HDD based, etc,and we pay for it dearly...
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