Here’s a surprise – UMW Toyota is previewing the Toyota Sienta MPV at the My Auto Fest 2016 today. Fresh from its ASEAN debut at the 2016 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) last month, the seven-seat people carrier slots above the Avanza, but below the Innova in ASEAN markets.
The car seen here appears to be a Malaysian-spec model. The equipment on the display car is close to the top-spec Q variant sold in Indonesia, but here it sports the V badge instead. Additionally, the car is also fitted with the 7.0-inch touchscreen DVD-AVN navigation system sold here as an option, and lacks the bodykit found on the Indonesian model.
Fitted here are bi-LED projector headlights, fog lights, LED combination tail lights and 16-inch two-tone machine-finish alloy wheels. Inside, there’s a black-and-brown interior colour scheme, keyless entry, push-button start, dual electric sliding rear doors, a 4.2-inch TFT LCD multi-info display, automatic air-conditioning with a separate rear blower and a rear in-car entertainment monitor.
Safety-wise, three airbags (including a driver’s knee airbag), all-round disc brakes, ABS with EBD and brake assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Hill Start Assist (HSA) are fitted here. It is not known whether these features are standard on all models sold here, or are only fitted to this top-spec model.
Powering the Sienta is the new 2NR-FE 1.5 litre Dual VVT-i engine from the facelifted Avanza – in Indonesian form it produces 107 PS and 143 Nm, up from 105 PS and 136 Nm on our Avanza. Drive is sent to the front wheels through continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The Sienta is built at PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia’s new Factory II in Karawang, West Java, both for the domestic Indonesian market as well as for ASEAN export. So, what do you think?
Introducing an MPV when the trend is towards SUVs. Weird.
Please lah UMW Toyota, don’t be more greedy than Toyota Indonesia when pricing it here okay!
Cheaply build quality. Even photos can tell already
Phewwww!!!….This model looks real awesome….MILF….with slit in the middle…..all ready for action…..wheeeeee!!!
kalau nak ikut semua orang jual pisang goreng cheese sape nak jual pisang goreng coklat?
This will be another best seller from Toyota together with new Innova, Fortuner and Hilux…
this car can give VSC but bread and butter Vios, strictly no VSC. Why UMW? Our lives not important?
Biggest market for Toyota is Vios and yet, all Vios still no VSC
I only know of 2 variants in the entire b segment lineup that has VSC. The top honda city spcs. While VSC is a critical component to have for safety, this comment does appear to be a bit..well..biased.
The latest Vios in Thai is equipped with Dual VVT-i and VSC.
Expect the same for Malaysia soon.
This will launch way before Accordana. No need spyshot, test bodykit, test leather seat just bam! Open for booking.
OMG…so so only, at least look better than Avanza.
Alza baru ke?
Same shit different colour
Knowing Toyota, sure they are not going sell it cheap!
Stop expecting everything that can cheaper than your underwear
just my underwear cost more than your otak LOL
UMW Avanza replacement or P2 Alza replacement?
Halo bos. Read the article la
Selling a family mover but without the standard safety spec?
Habis la your heavily modified Saga (F30 look alike front)
107 PS and 143 Nm = 250HP!!!
What standard safety spec?VSC HSA ABS 3 airbags all seems in
that would be top of the range G spec only.
Can easily beat any basic design of “Potong “anywhere,anyway! pls launch it/bing in ASAP :D
Expect this thing comes with. … air bag dua bijik, no Esp, manual aircon, no auto headlamp/wiper, 4AT, and hedious Sportivo bodykit. All yours at 148k, courtesy of UMW Toyota Malaysia.
Sometimes i do wonder what happen to comments like these when proven wrong. I doubt that UMW,despite the various criticism would be so bold to put a dummy high spec car and bring in sub standard specs later
Yes, they could. Because they are UMW Toyota, do you think they really give two hoots about over expensive and underspec cars after the launch of the all new Hilux?
Some old habbits die hard, UMW Toyota Malaysia is one of them, just like Proton.
obviously you have been proven wrong this time.
airbag count – 3
CVT
Auto aircond
VSC
No ‘hideous’ bodykit
and 148k??
dude i think you spew nonsense half your life
Much better then current Toyota designs.
Looking good in flesh. And Quite decently spec too for a Toyota. Time will tell if it will sell.
don’t have time to tell already…if expensive middle income people sure cannot buy, while the rich sure will not buy
it reminds me tu HONDA FREAK…i mean FREED :-)
Finally a decent product from Toyota. Something fresh after the same old models we have been seeing all the years!
Relax bro, have to admit it is a decent product by Toyota. But when it comes here, it becomes s**t. Why la it is so hard to Toyota Malaysia to maintain the spec like what our neighbor get. Even the upgraded Vios not here yet.
Isnt this the spec we are getting here?the accessories seems to match those in the current UMW toyota lineup. If true then it will be a big surprise and a big change for them.
Love the practical back seat tugged underneath the front. Creative indeed
Clearly you see this for first time. Poor you.
actually looks very spacious and practical,that sliding door is super useful…but a cvt and a 1.5 looks abit short,three airbags is being generous from umw..
probably around 100-110k price range ..judging from the Honda Freed which was on sale last year with very similar spec to this one
Why do UMW Totyota thinks that the local consumers do not cherish their or their family’s life? Why are we not getting the necessasry airbags for the whole family…only 3 airbags? this is pathetic at this time when the new civic is giving full 6 airbags! Have Toyota not learn their lessons yet!
Toyota is really into this for the profit only? Sad to say big mistake…unless they sell it really cheap…those in the market for “quality & safety” will not buy it!!! Those who buy it will be looking for a replacement in the avanza & alza replacement /upgrade only… so will be price sensitive…therefore negating any big profit Toyota is thinking of earning…
Erm…why does it upset you so much if the civic offers 6 airbags lets govget one. Dont think this is our cup of tea if we were considering a civic
Those “eye of ra” design headlight not really appealing and look weird.
S Max wannabe
What the design inspire from? Potato?
if with these specs, UMW will price it above 100k easily.
Avanza is RWD and this FWD, have to admit this is much more beautiful than Avanza but if both 1.5 and if for smooth and effortless move, RWD is better choice and parking too Avanza is better especially 3 point turn.
We are going to be blinded by the future…..the future of fugly vehicles. From the City to the new Civic and now even Toyota is jumping on the bandwagon of hideous feminine designs.
A very practical vehicle for a small family. Can fold the seats for trip to IKEA or balik kampung. More like a 5 seater with space + 2 more seats if required. Are there any alternative in the market for vehicle like these?
Yes Innova Exora Avanza Rondo Alza Livina etc
Pricing will be important here coz if selling at Honda Freed pricing not going to do well just like Toyota Rush.
Price it above 100k people would buy the refresh Innova yet to be launched ….too cheap will eat into Avanza. When is Toyota Noah coming to Malaysia to give Serena Hybrid n Biante a run so we have more choices
Considering that is quite a good awaited model and something fresh for UMW, it does look like a very low key teaser/pre launch for the car.
Isnt that rim a little too sporty for a family MPV?
Looking good with this new Toyota design and specs. UMW really moving up a notch.Nice rear seat fold and auto sliding door. Don’t need to worry about fuel with Dual VVT-i engine
Ugly
Probably a soccermum kind ofvehicle.for picking up kids from school and going to market or groceries. That rear seems to have generous space with the seats folded like that. Can even fit a bicycle for dads weekend cycling?
Ahhh just when we thought little good comes from Toyota Malaysia. Interesting specs indeed
Honda Malaysia, pls use your BRV to fight with this sienta.
1. 1.5 vs 1.5
2. 7 seats vs 7 seats
Let Malaysian to compare who win…
Jonathan, got more pics of the girl? Of course for research purpose :D
Sorry to say its kinda ugly and I believe its gonna have the same fate as the Honda Freed which suffered from poor sales leading to discontinuation of the model.
Am I the only one that was blinded by the beauty standing next to the car? She definitely fits the bill as beauty. Next to her errrrr…
Is there an optional rear electric door available in the market. Don’t mind adding in the cost as options.
one of the best budget MPV slotting in between the Avanza and Innova! Dual VVTi, good power, good FC, good reliability and good RV!
Airbags only 3? Even exora got 4.
Next!!!!!!!
Weirdly like a van kinda look design with overly done scratching lines on headlamp & tail light..honestly to fight against incoming edgy shape Honda BRV,my final decision goes to BRV.Not to forget that honda’s 1.5 have more power plus sharp design..I’m sure Honda would give more safety option than max just 3 airbags on Toyota.UMW never learn any lesson for the past 3 years! Billions profit making company worldwide but obviously hard to get rid of greedy mentality locally & in the region!
How come the gear lever is on the floor? Overseas spec has the gear on dash with electronic brake. Front seats supposed to be walkthrough. Again this is the watered down spec for malaysian market. Toyota ripping us off again and again! I won’t buy a moving coffin without 6 airbags for family carrier.
Funny how people are complaining about gear level location and front seat walkthrough to justify the word ripping off. And which family carrier actually offers 6 airbags?
design just so so..but price sure higher compared to any asean countries because Malaysia “banyak hantu makan wang”