2011 Toyota Sienna SE Specs Technical Data and Video

Posted in Car, Sienna SE, Toyota on January 17th, 2011 by jess

2011 toyota sienna SEThe 2011 Toyota Sienna SE is the sportiest in its lineup.  Engine is a 3.5-Liter 24-valve V6 with DOHC and VVT-i configuration, stout enough to give a towing capacity of 3500 lb.  Upgrades in the SE include a more aggressive look that incorporates 19” 6-spoke super chrome alloy wheels, smoked sport trim headlights and taillights, sport mesh front grille with chrome surround, leatherette trimmed seats with sport fabric inserts, and exclusive sport meter instrumentation.  In addition, this 8-passenger minivan model sits lower on a sport-tuned suspension with front/rear gas filled shock absorbers and stabilizer bars, and fitted with a lively sport calibrated electric assist power steering, for quicker feedback and more control on various surfaces.  Other standard elements include Eco Driving Indicator, 3.5-inch Multi Information Display, cruise control, 4-wheel ABS, Vehicle Stability Control with Traction Control, driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System with seat mounted side and 3-row side curtain airbags, and rear bumper protection.

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2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Specs Technical Data and Video

Posted in Car, Highlander Hybrid, Toyota on January 12th, 2011 by jess

2011 Highlander Hybrid The 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a 3-row seated crossover SUV on a gas-electric hybrid engine, continuously variable transmission (CVT), and Electronic on Demand 4WD drivetrain.  Front and rear electric motor on Ni-MH battery that function to drive the front/rear wheels respectively and regeneration during breaking, complements the 3.5-Liter Atkinson cycle V6 DOHC VVT-i gas engine, generating 280 hp of net hybrid power.  The 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid performance highlights are 7.4 seconds of 0-60 mph acceleration, 28 mpg of fuel efficiency, Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle(SULEV) rate, and 0.34 coefficient of drag.  The Electronically Braking System has integrated regenerative braking, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM).  Second row seats have 40/20/40 reclining, sliding, and removable center configuration, while the rear seat is a split 50/50 model.  Suitable for a familiy car, the SUV seats a maximum of 7 passengers and offers 94 cu ft of maximum cargo space when 2nd and 3rd row seats are folded.

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