The second-generation Toyota Sienta is set to be introduced in Indonesia this year. According to Kompas, Toyota Indonesia has accelerated plans to deploy the locally-assembled B-segment MPV earlier than projected – the Sienta was originally due to debut in mid-year, but will now arrive in the market sometime in April, where it is due to slot in between the Avanza and Kijang Innova.
The Sienta will be built at PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia’s new Factory II in Karawang, West Java. The new facility is also set to assemble 1.5 litre engines starting from February, which will be used in the Sienta. The plant will also produce 1.3 litre engines.
Initial production capacity will be approximately 25,000 units, with 80% of these meant for the domestic market, and the rest for export. There was no mention of regional export markets, but we could well see the Yaris-based people mover making its way here. The report adds that Indonesia will become the second production base for the Sienta after Japan.
The Sienta made its Japanese debut last July. Measuring 4,235 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,675 mm tall, it’s around the same size as the Alza, and the vehicle is available in seven-, six- and five-seater options in Japan, the latter limited to a wheelchair-friendly variant.
Toyota Motor East Japan, which assembles the MPV in its domestic market, showed a variety of Sienta examples at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, and these include the Sienta Hearts, modified to as a welcab, with room for wheelchair or even a stretcher.
In Japan, buyers have two Atkinson-cycle powertrain choices – a new 2NR-FKE 1.5 litre VVT-iE engine mated to a CVT and offering 109 hp and 136 Nm (103 hp and 132 Nm with all-wheel drive), as well as a 1NZ-FXE 1.5 litre unit that puts out 74 hp and 111 Nm, the latter powering a Sienta hybrid variant. Do you think the Sienta would do well here?
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With TPPA, we can import alot of cheap cars from our neighbors. Which means, more job loses to be expected with TPPA. So bad loans will be on the rise too, HAHAHA
WHen this is launched in Malaysia, Proton can stop the entire Exora production line.
set for alza replacement hence the price will be much lower compared to sale as toyota itself
Perodua Alza 2016?
Same size, same engine displacement. Yeah. Could be alza replacement model.
it use the same platform as alza’s (you can easily spot it on the length and width and wheel base), it won’t be surprised if perodua launch it as alza replacement but with different styling. because this model doesn’t exist in Daihatsu model lineup, so it will be a bit challenging for perodua to grab it as they need to take things from Daihastsu but not toyota.
it’s a Toyota , of course it will do well here in Malaysia!
Looks funky tho
d sienta would definitely do well here
I think it could do well here if it’s priced between the Avanza and Innova, but the polarising looks will turn off most Uncles and Aunties. I’m sure it’s a good car, but don’t expect UMWT to give us good specs… or maybe, they will. Who knows ?
sienta for alza replacement for much lower price compared to toyota
new perodua alza?
All I see is a Storm Trooper’s face.
Bring it with good safety spec n price, sure a seller!
As long as its not a kimchi, it will have RV
Produa cofirm rebadge it,produa alza mk2,sell like hot cake if produa brand
Had enough of made for ASEAN cars. Used to own an Innova; old engine no power, bare interior, lack of safety features and poor ride. Not even close to the Estima or other Japanese MPVs. The thing is these ASEAN cars despite using old technology are supposed to be cheap and cheerful, but they really are not at all.
Hope to see price war between Sienta & BR-V
Toyota Nav1 pun x sampai sampai lagi
Dah berjambang plk design si toyota ni.tahhapehape
I hope they will import soon also in Europe, toyota haven’t anymore a car like this one, small but with space for people and bags.