Toyota Sienta

Toyota Sienta
First generation Sienta (XP80; pre-facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer Toyota
Production 2003–present
Body and chassis
Class Mini MPV
Body style 5-door minivan
Layout

The Toyota Sienta (Japanese: トヨタ・シエンタ, Hepburn: Toyota Shienta) is a mini MPV with sliding doors manufactured by Toyota. It was introduced in September 2003, based on the Vitz/Yaris subcompact car, and is available at all Toyota dealerships in Japan. The Sienta is sold in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, Laos, and Thailand. As of 2022, it is positioned below the Voxy/Noah and above the Roomy in Toyota's MPV lineup in Japan. In Indonesia and Thailand, it serves as an upmarket alternative to the Avanza and fills the gap between Avanza and the larger Innova.

The "Sienta" name is derived from the Spanish word "siete", which means "seven" (referring to its maximum passenger capacity) and English word "entertain".

First generation (XP80; 2003)

First generation
2003–2006 Sienta (Japan)
Overview
Model code XP80
Production
  • September 2003 – November 2010
  • May 2011 – June 2015
Assembly Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Takaoka plant); Ōyamazaki, Kyoto (Daihatsu)
Designer
  • Hiroaki Hakamata (2001)
  • Takumi Sasaki (2006 facelift: 2004)
Body and chassis
Platform Toyota NBC platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output 81 kW (109 hp; 110 PS)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length
  • 4,100 mm (161.4 in)
  • 4,200 mm (165.4 in) (Dice)
Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height 1,670–1,680 mm (65.7–66.1 in)
Kerb weight 1,210–1,310 kg (2,668–2,888 lb)

The first generation Sienta was introduced on September 29, 2003 in Japan. The car can also be found in Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Singapore through parallel imports.

The Sienta received a facelift on May 16, 2006, 3 years after its first production. New colours were added, such as Apple Green, Gun-Metal Grey, and Metallic Blue. Another upgrade found on the facelifted models is double electric-powered sliding doors.

Powered by a 1.5 L VVT-i petrol engine capable of 82 kW (110 hp; 111 PS) at 6,000 rpm, the Sienta comes equipped with CVT. ABS and EBD are standard.

For the 2007 model year on Japanese models only, G-BOOK, a subscription telematics service, is offered as an option.

Toyota temporarily stopped selling the Sienta in the third quarter of 2010 for unknown reasons, despite it still selling quite well. Sales resumed unchanged (except for renamed trim levels and a new sports model, Sienta Dice (stylised as "DICE"), with a different design) in May 2011.

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Second generation (XP170; 2015)

Second generation
2016 Sienta 1.5 X (NSP170; pre-facelift, Singapore)
Overview
Model code XP170
Production
  • July 2015 – July 2022 (Japan)
  • June 2016 – 2023 (Indonesia)
  • October 2016 – present (Taiwan)
Assembly
Designer Hiroshi Kayukawa (2013)
Body and chassis
Platform Toyota B platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.5 L 2NR-FE I4 (NSP170, Taiwan and Southeast Asia)
  • 1.5 L 2NR-FKE VVT-iE I4 (NSP170/172, Japan)
  • 1.5 L 1NZ-FE I4 (NCP175, Japan)
  • 1.8 L 2ZR-FAE I4 (ZSP170, Taiwan)
  • Petrol hybrid:
  • 1.5 L 1NZ-FXE I4 (NHP170, Japan)
Electric motor 45 kW (60 hp; 61 PS) 2LM AC permanent-magnet synchronous (hybrid)
Transmission
  • 6-speed manual (Southeast Asia)
  • CVT
  • eCVT (hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrain Power-split (hybrid)
Battery 6.5 Ah nickel–metal hydride (hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length
  • 4,235–4,260 mm (166.7–167.7 in)
  • 4,350 mm (171.3 in) (Sienta Crossover)
Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height
  • 1,675–1,695 mm (65.9–66.7 in)
  • 1,700 mm (66.9 in) (Sienta Crossover)
Kerb weight 1,310–1,370 kg (2,888–3,020 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor

The second generation Sienta debuted on July 9, 2015. It ditched the box-like shape of its predecessor for an updated exterior design inspired by the shape of a trekking shoe.

The minivan offers three interior layouts: 7-seater, 6-seater, and 5-seater (for wheelchair users). Interior space has been increased in all areas compared to the previous generation model. There is also a hybrid variant, which returns 27.2 km/L (77 mpg‑imp; 64 mpg‑US) under the Japanese JC08 cycle test, making it eligible for eco-car subsidies and tax incentives. The non-hybrid Sienta returns 20.6 km/L (58 mpg‑imp; 48 mpg‑US) in FWD configuration. A “Stop & Start System” is offered as standard. The second generation Sienta is also the first to be sold in Hong Kong and is also available in Singapore.

Markets

Japan

The Sienta is available in X, G, Hybrid X, and Hybrid G trim levels in Japan.

Indonesia

The second generation Sienta was launched at the 24th Indonesia International Motor Show on April 7, 2016. Production of the Indonesian-spec Sienta at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia plant in Karawang, West Java began in late June 2016 and sales began on July 26, 2016. Initial trim levels were E, G, V, and Q (equipped with body kits). To meet the standard geological conditions in Indonesia, it is 20 mm (1 in) higher than the Japanese market Sienta. The shift knob location also moved to the floor to accommodate the 6-speed manual transmission, as well as the grip handbrake. The air conditioning knob was also redesigned.

Some visual differences as compared to the units sold in Japan were that it does not feature the “Sienta” badging embossed on the tailgate handle, instead, the model badge name is on the tailgate itself, and an additional rear foglamp is featured center mounted on the rear bumper edge. It uses a 2NR-FE 1.5-litre Dual VVT-i engine. The Modellista body kits were also available as dealer-installed options, which is badged as "Limited".

The facelifted model dropped the E trim from the lineup, followed later by G trim.

On August 17, 2020, the Welcab model based on the V trim was introduced.

Malaysia

The Malaysian-spec Sienta was launched on August 18, 2016, and is fully imported from Indonesia. Two trim levels are available, G and V. It was discontinued in late 2019.

Singapore

The Sienta is available both from Borneo Motors (Toyota's authorised dealer in Singapore) and parallel import distributors since 2016. V and G variants are available from Borneo Motors, with similar specifications as with the Indonesian model, and are available with the 1.5L 2NR-FE Dual VVT-i engine; hybrid models are only available from parallel importers.

Taiwan

The Sienta was introduced in Taiwan in October 2016 as the replacement of the Wish in the market. It is available with the 1.5-liter 2NR-FE engine and the 1.8-liter 2ZR-FAE engine with VSC, hill-start assists, and 2 airbags as standard features. It is manufactured in Guanyin, Taiwan, and it is produced and sold as a left-hand drive vehicle. The top-of-the-line adds dual beam LED headlamps, LED tail lamps, 6 airbags, a head-up unit, dual powered sliding rear doors, colour-screen trip meter, reversing camera, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and transmission knob, and a double layer of front windshield as the top of the standard features.

The crossover-styled variant of the Sienta, called Sienta Crossover, was announced in Taiwan on 7 December 2020. It is only available with the 1.8-litre 2ZR-FAE engine.

Thailand

The Sienta is available in Thailand in two trim levels, 1.5 G and 1.5 V. The top-of-the-line V trim adds dual beam LED lamps, push start and stop button, smart entry, Optitron trip meter, and automatic front AC on top of the standard features.

Facelifts

2018 Japanese market facelift

The facelifted second-generation Sienta went on sale in Japan on September 11, 2018. The five-seater variant of the Sienta, called "Funbase", was added. The grille was mildly revised, with dashed motifs along with side chrome trimmings.

2019 Southeast Asian market facelift

The facelifted Southeast Asian market Sienta was launched in Thailand on August 6, 2019 and in Indonesia on September 2, 2019. Unlike the Japanese market facelift, the changes are only applied to the grille and some parts of the interior. Other changes include armrests for the driver and second-row passengers.

Third generation (XP210; 2022)

Third generation
2022 Sienta Z (MXPC10G, Japan)
Overview
Model code XP210
Production July 2022 – present
Assembly Japan: Ōhira, Miyagi (TMEJ)
Designer
  • Takaaki Katō (project chief designer)
  • Junichi Tōra, Yoshikazu Shoji and Sakura Nakama (exterior)
  • Ryota Fujishima, Masakazu Katsura and Kentaro Kurohara (interior)
Body and chassis
Platform TNGA: GA-B
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
  • 59 kW (79 hp; 80 PS) 1NM AC permanent-magnet synchronous (front, hybrid)
  • 2.2 kW (3 hp; 3 PS) 1MM AC permanent-magnet synchronous (rear, hybrid)
Transmission
  • K120 CVT with physical first gear
  • eCVT (hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrain Power-split (hybrid)
Battery 6.5 Ah nickel-metal hydride (hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length 4,260 mm (167.7 in)
Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height 1,695–1,715 mm (66.7–67.5 in)
Kerb weight 1,270–1,420 kg (2,800–3,131 lb)

The third-generation Sienta was launched in Japan on August 23, 2022. Built on the GA-B platform shared with the XP210 series Yaris, it is offered in X, G and Z grade levels. It was also launched in Singapore on October 6, 2022. Imported from Japan, it is only offered in Hybrid Elegance grade level.

Sales

Year Japan Taiwan Indonesia Thailand
2003 26,603
2004 67,551
2005 51,142
2006 38,970
2007 35,033
2008 34,809
2009 31,805
2010 28,383
2011 20,986
2012 29,926
2013 22,371
2014 17,744
2015 63,904
2016 125,832 2,581 17,935 2,356
2017 96,847 14,577 15,835 6,426
2018 94,048 15,699 5,113 5,533
2019 110,880 1,030 4,531
2020 72,689 11,472 393
2021 57,802 841
2022 68,922 99