This time, we will introduce in detail the recommended grades of the new Sienta . We will provide information that will be useful for those who are confused by looking at the catalog or those who are considering purchasing. There are many grades of the Sienta, so you may be wondering which grade is the best value. Therefore, we have researched the difference between hybrid and gasoline cars, and which of the various grades is the most recommended. We hope that this article will be helpful when considering purchasing a Sienta.
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About the new Sienta
There are two engines to choose from, “Gasoline” and “Hybrid”. Furthermore, there are three grades available: “X”, “G”, and “Z”. The first thing that bothers you is the choice of engine.
What grade is the new Sienta?
You can choose from three grades: “X”, “G” and “Z”.
- X: Entry grade
- G: Intermediate grade
- Z: High grade
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X-grade features
Sienta X grade
The X grade is the entry-level model and is the least expensive.
If you choose the Sienta gasoline G grade, you can purchase it from 1,995,000 yen. There are few body color options, only four colors available: white, black, beige, and khaki, and the interior color is only black. The passenger side only has a one-touch switch electric sliding door, and comfort features such as seat heaters cannot be installed.
G grade features
Sienta G grade
The G grade is a mid-range model that offers great value. If you choose the gasoline G grade, you can purchase it for as little as 2,375,000 yen.
The exterior can be chosen from nine body colors, and the interior can be chosen from black and khaki. It is equipped with blind spot monitor, display audio + 6 speakers, electric sliding doors with one-touch switches on both sides as standard, ceiling circulator, heated seats, etc. In the case of the G grade, the electric sliding door (33,000 yen) can be equipped with a hands-free function. Comfortable equipment can also be added as an option.
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Z grade features
Sienta Z grade
The Z grade is the higher-end model, and some may find it a little expensive, but if you choose the gasoline Z grade, you can purchase it from 2,686,600 yen.
The exterior can be selected from nine colors, just like the G grade, Bi-Beam LED headlamps (with auto-leveling function), and LED line-emitting tail lamps. The interior is equipped with a genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel, Optitron meter + 7.0-inch TFT color multi-information display, and three interior colors are available: fromage, black, and khaki. Adaptive high beams and a driver abnormality response system are standard equipment. Parking assistance options are also available as options. Rear sunshades are standard equipment, and hands-free electric sliding doors on both sides are standard equipment.
Gasoline vehicles
| grade | Passenger capacity | Drive system | Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | 5 seater | 2WD | 1,995,000 yen |
| X | 7 seater | 2WD | 2,035,000 yen |
| G | 5 seater | 2WD | 2,337,500 yen |
| G | 7 seater | 2WD | 2,375,000 yen |
| Z | 5 seater | 2WD | 2,646,600 yen |
| Z | 7 seater | 2WD | 2,686,600 yen |
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Hybrid vehicles
| grade | Passenger capacity | Drive system | Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | 5 seater | 2WD | 2,390,000 yen |
| X | 5 seater | 4WD | 2,588,000 yen |
| X | 7 seater | 2WD | 2,430,000 yen |
| X | 7 seater | 4WD | 2,628,000 yen |
| G | 5 seater | 2WD | 2,687,500 yen |
| G | 5 seater | 4WD | 2,885,500 yen |
| G | 7 seater | 2WD | 2,727,500 yen |
| G | 7 seater | 4WD | 2,925,500 yen |
| Z | 5 seater | 2WD | 2,996,600 yen |
| Z | 5 seater | 4WD | 3,046,600 yen |
| Z | 7 seater | 2WD | 3,036,600 yen |
| Z | 7 seater | 4WD | 3,234,600 yen |
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New Sienta fuel economy data
Fuel economy for gasoline vehicles (2WD) is WLCT mode: 18.3km/L (13.0km/L)
Hybrid vehicle (2WD) fuel economy in WLCT mode: 28.8 m/L (23.0 km/L)
( ) is approximate actual fuel consumption *Based on other Toyota models.
| spec | New Sienta Hybrid |
New Sienta gasoline |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 4,280mm | 4,280mm |
| Overall width | 1,695mm | 1,695mm |
| Height | 1,695mm (2WD) 1,715mm (4WD) |
1,695mm (2WD) 1,715mm (4WD) |
| Wheelbase |
2,750mm | 2,750mm |
| engine | Inline 3 1.5L + motor M15A-FXE type |
In-line 3-cylinder 1.5L engine M15A-FKS type |
| Maximum power | 67kW (91hp) / 5500rpm |
88kW (120hp) / 6600rpm |
| Maximum torque | 120Nm (12.2kgfm) / 3800-4800rpm |
145Nm (14.8kgfm) / 4,800-5,200rpm |
| Motor maximum output |
Front: 59kW (80ps) Rear: 2.2kW (3.0ps) |
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| Motor Max Torque |
Front: 141Nm (14.4kgm) Rear: 44Nm (4.5kgm) |
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| WLCT mode fuel consumption |
28.2-28.8km/L (2WD) 25.3km/L (4WD) |
18.3km/L |
| Drive system | 2WD/4WD (E-Four) |
2WD |
| Passenger capacity | 5 people and 7 people | 5 people and 7 people |
| Minimum turning radius |
5.0m | 5.0m |
| Drive system | Electric variable speed transmission |
Direct Shift- CVT |
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Until hybrids pay for themselves
This is a very difficult question to answer when considering fuel efficiency and price. When comparing both grades of the “Z” 2WD 7-seater, the gasoline model is 2,686,600 yen and the hybrid model is 3,036,600 yen, so the difference is 309,100 yen . Furthermore, the hybrid car is eligible for a tax reduction of about 22,500 yen under the eco-car tax reduction . The total difference between the gasoline car and the hybrid car is about 286,600 yen .
Here we will calculate the cost of gasoline, and examine how much you need to drive to make up for the gasoline cost of about 250,300 yen . In reality, we will calculate based on the actual fuel consumption listed above.
Fuel efficiency for gasoline vehicles (2WD) is 13.0km/L. Fuel efficiency for hybrid vehicles (2WD) is 23.0km/L.
When gasoline price is 170 yen per liter
Gasoline model 10,000km = 130,769 yen
Hybrid car 10,000km = 73,913 yen
The difference is 56,856 yen after 10,000 km, so the difference is 284,280 yen after 50,000 km. In other words, this still makes up for the difference of 286,600 yen in the price of the main unit .
Even if you think you’re likely to get rid of your new car after about 5 years or 100,000km, choosing a hybrid car will cost you an extra 284,280 yen. Just because it’s a hybrid doesn’t mean you can choose it lightly. Furthermore, in the case of the Sienta, there is no difference in the exterior design from a hybrid, so you can’t be proud of it. Considering that the cost of the car will be paid for by driving it 50,000km , and that hybrid cars are more likely to have value when you resell them (sell them used cars), we recommend a hybrid car. Furthermore, hybrid cars are undoubtedly advantageous in that they allow for stable driving when riding with 7 passengers, so we recommend them!
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If you value comfort, we recommend a hybrid car!
So far I’ve mainly talked about price, but this time I’d like to touch on comfort as well.
The “Inline 3-cylinder 1.5L engine (M15A-FKS type) + Direct Shift-CVT” model is affordable, but you may not be satisfied with the comfort. I have driven the 4th generation RAV4 gasoline 2.0L model, and I felt that it was very slow to start. This model lacks torque for its weight, and although it has been improved with the Direct Shift-CVT, it will still feel slow.
On the other hand, the hybrid model with the “inline 3-cylinder 1.5L engine (M15A-FXE type) + motor (THS II)” is equipped with Toyota’s specialty hybrid system. Since the start is performed only by the motor, it has excellent torque and you can expect a smooth start. Furthermore, when using the “radar cruise control”, the compatibility between the electric control and the hybrid makes for a comfortable ride.
If you value comfort, we recommend a hybrid car.
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What grade is recommended? “Hybrid Z”
The grade is a wide and difficult issue, but the designs of the “X”, “G”, and “Z” are very different. For those who are not too picky about things like steel wheels and meter LCD size, we recommend the base grades such as “X” and “G”.
Differences by exterior grade
When comparing the exteriors of the “G” and “Z”, the “Z” is the better choice when considering the appearance and convenient small features such as “chrome-plated front and grill molding,” “Bi-Beam LED headlamps, LED turn lamps, and LED clearance lamps,” “rear combination lamps,” and “15-inch aluminum wheels.”
Headlights vary depending on the grade.
Bi-Beam LED headlamp &
LED turn lamp & LED clearance lamp
Dual LED headlamp (with manual leveling function)
+ turn lamp + clearance lamp
On the left is the “Z” grade and on the right is the “G” and “X” grades.
Wheel designs vary depending on the grade.
On the left is the “Z” grade and on the right is the “G” and “X” grades.
G and Z option settings
The design of the rear combination lamps differs depending on the grade.
Rear combination lamp (LED line-illuminated tail lamp & LED stop lamp + turn & backup lamp)
Rear combination lamps (LED tail lamps & LED stop lamps + turn & backup lamps)
On the left is the “Z” grade and on the right is the “G” and “X” grades.
Differences depending on interior grade
Rear seat sunshade
USB charging port
Standard equipment on Z grade
The interior comes standard with features such as a 7.0-inch TFT color multi-information display, a three-spoke steering wheel wrapped in genuine leather, a driver’s armrest, and rear seat sunshades, so we decided to go with the Z model.
Safety equipment: Differences by grade
I don’t want to be lacking in advanced technology or safety equipment, so I would like to choose the “Z” after all. (All grades have active cruise control (ACC) with full speed tracking, but unfortunately it cannot keep the car stopped. However, if you choose the only hybrid grade, the “Z”, you can keep the car stopped. ) If the difference is only 300,000 yen for a car that costs over 2.5 million yen, there is no problem in choosing the “Z” really.
New Sienta grade Hybrid Z
New Sienta Grade Hybrid Z
New Sienta Grade Hybrid X
New Sienta Grade Hybrid X
The price difference between the “Hybrid Z” 7-seater 2WD at 3,036,600 yen and the “Hybrid G” 7-seater 2WD at 2,727,500 yen is 309,100 yen, so it depends on your preference, but in conclusion, the most recommended grade of the new Sienta is the “Z Hybrid car.”
summary
In terms of pricing, both the hybrid and gasoline models seem cheap considering their equipment and specifications. What ‘s even more surprising is that the price difference between the hybrid and gasoline models is in the 300,000 yen range. A while ago, the difference was about 1 million yen, but now the difference is not that great, so I feel we are in an age where you can choose either one. If you have even the slightest bit of money, I would recommend choosing the “hybrid” grade. At the moment, I would recommend the “Z” hybrid model as it is the most well-equipped grade . I hope this information will be helpful when making your purchase.
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