Toyota has given the third-generation Sienta an replace in Japan, with the massive change being the introduction of a brand new Juno variant collectively developed with Modellista.
Earlier than we get to the Juno, let’s give attention to what’s modified with the common Sienta. To start out, all grades now include an digital parking brake as customary. This consists of an auto maintain perform which can keep on or off each time the automotive is began, relying on the driving force’s desire.
Different modifications contain the MPV’s driver help methods, with all grades now geared up with adaptive cruise management with all-speed comply with and stop-hold capabilities. Toyota’s Proactive Driving Help (PDA) additionally comes on all grades now and consists of fixed steering help when driving inside a lane.
All grades additionally get computerized air-conditioning in addition to entrance and rear driver recorders, though the latter isn’t customary for the bottom X. Pricing for the Sienta ranges from 2,077,900 to three.322 million yen (about RM60k to RM95k), with X, G and Z grades accessible.
Two powertrains are supplied, with the non-hybrid choice sporting a M15A-FKS 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine making 120 PS (118 hp) and 145 Nm of torque, paired with a Direct Shift-CVT.
The choice is a hybrid that includes a M15A-FXE 1.5 litre four-pot with 91 PS (90 hp or 67 kW) and 120 Nm, augmented by a 1NM electrical motor rated at 80 PS (79 hp or 59 kW) and 141 Nm. This setup will get an E-CVT and the choice of all-wheel drive, the latter including a 1MM electrical motor on the rear axle with simply 3 PS (3 hp or 2.2 kW) and 44 Nm.
The brand new Juno variant relies on the prevailing Z grade with the hybrid powertrain that may be had in front- or all-wheel drive configurations. What makes the Juno completely different is it’s strictly a two-seater with a modular-type rear cabin.
Behind the driving force and entrance passenger are panels with what the corporate calls “Juno locks” which work with “furnishings modules” to create completely different dwelling area configurations. These modules are priced from 20,900 to 72,600 yen (RM599 to RM2,080) and lock in place to both the ground or partitions. That is an addition to the automobile’s value that ranges between 3,654,200 and three,852,200 yen (RM105k and RM110k) relying on the chosen powertrain.
Consumers can decide to buy the modules individually or in a set, with the carmaker providing 4 packages: Chill at 165,000 yen (RM4.7k), Refresh at 220,000 yen (RM6.3k), Focus at 231,000 yen (RM6.6k) and Consolation at 330,000 yen (RM9.5k). Relying on how the modules are organized, you may create café area, a campsite sleeping space, a cell workspace or a rest area, the corporate touts.
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