Toyota Sienta price in Kenya and a full review

Toyota Sienta Price in Kenya is now ranging between Ksh 1.3 million to Ksh 1.6 million, this is for a foreign used one, a locally used one costs lower and a brand new one cost even higher. Below, we will look at the prices of different Toyota Sienta models and a full review to help you understand what this car has to offer.

Introduction

Toyota Sienta is a Mini MPV that has gained popularity in the country in recent years. The car is suitable for business and family purposes. In this article, we will cover this car in detail. We are going to cover full specs of Toyota Sienta, models, prices of the models on sale in Kenya, buying tips and maintenance tips for the vehicle.

Sienta is a combination of the Spanish word Siete meaning seven and the English word entertain. This means that the car is designed to comfortably transport seven passengers. The first model was introduced in the market in September 2003 based on the subcompact Vitz car from Toyota still. Since then, there have been two generations of Sienta and each generation has different models.

Toyota Sienta price in Kenya

Below is a price list of the Toyota Sienta.

Models that are more than 8 years can not be imported to Kenya, this means you will have to buy locally used ones, below is a price guide.

The above-listed prices will vary depending on various factors. For example, where one gets the vehicle from, the model grade will also influence the price. For example, vehicles from local yards might be a bit higher in price than the imported ones. Also, a brand new Sienta will be more costly than a second-hand one whether available locally or imported.

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Toyota Sienta Specifications

Let us see all the features that this vehicle comes with below. Most of the specs we will look at below are available on Toyota Sienta available for sale in different major towns in the country.

1. Toyota Sienta Exterior

The car is a hatchback type and maintains a basic appearance just like other Toyota budget vehicles such as Passo and the Vitz.

Here is a look at the exterior features of Sienta models:

• The first-generation model had a boxy like design, however, the second generation that was introduced in 2015 is designed to look like a trekking shoe
• The car has 5 doors (two for the front, two for the rear seats and one for the boot)
• The ground clearance is up to 6.7 inches depending on the model
• The back seats doors are power sliding ones
• Sienta models come with Power windows
• High-grade models have defogger  for the rear window
• Some models also have alloy wheels and fog lights
• There are different colors available for each model meaning you can pick your exact taste

2. Toyota Sienta Interior

The interior of the car is designed with the carrying capacity in mind while still maintaining basic design.

Here is an overview of the interiors:

• The car is spacious  and comfortable
• The majority are 7 seaters with a few being 5 seaters
• The legroom is okay for the first and second row, but the third is tight and tall people can’t ride in it for long distances
• The headroom is good
• The boot space is not that big, if you want sizeable space, you will have to fold the third row of seats
• Documents storage, smartphone storage and cupholders are provided on the cabin doors
• Air conditioning is available even in the rare rows making the car comfortable for every passenger
• Has Navigation and accessory sockets on the cabin
• Most Sienta cars also come with side airbags, curtain airbags and SRS airbags.

3. Toyota Sienta Engine Specs

Toyota Sienta has a fuel-efficient engine that is also designed to give maximum performance.

Below is what the Engine gives:

• The engine capacity is 1500cc for Sienta models
• The acceleration from 0 to 100 Km for this car is 12.8 seconds
• Fuel is between 13 to 20Km/L
• 4WD/FF drive type
• Has a tank capacity of 42 Litres
• Some models have 5-speed manual transmission, others are CVT(Continuous Variable Transmission) while others have the automatic transmission gear type

Apart from the above features, the cars come with Anti locking braking system, Aero Stability Fans and Electronic brakeforce distribution(EBD). These features boost the overall driving experience and safety of the vehicle.

Toyota Sienta review in Kenya

We drove Toyota Sienta with the aim of getting two or three things about the vehicle, here are some things that we able to note.

Comfort

Toyota Sienta comfort is average, the is enough space for the second and first row, but the third row is tight. Additionally, there are not many tech features in the car and the interior is made of plastics and clothes. The basic interior can hence not be termed as that comfortable but it is good for hauling a group of people.

Driving experience

Driving the car does not give much of a thrill, the CVT gives a smooth drive but it is not an engaging one to the driver. The car will also feel underpowered especially when loaded and on a hill. The handling is also not that good and there is also body, especially when at high speeds.

Reliability

Toyota Sienta is a reliable car, the main problem you are going to encounter is the electric sliding doors failure, also, the car loses its body shape quick. Other than that, you will not have issues with frequent breakdowns. The maintenance cost is also low and spare parts are easily available in the country.

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Safety rating

According to ASEAN NCAP, Toyota Sienta has a safety rating of 5 stars for the 2016 models. This is enhanced by features that come as standards such as Diver airbags and passengers airbags. From our perspective though, Toyota would have done more like adding a driver assist feature to the vehicle.

Value for money

For someone who wants a business car e,g taxi, Toyota Sienta is a good choice especially due to its seat capacity, fuel economy and reliability. For a family car, we feel you can get a better vehicle at the price that Sienta is being sold.

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In conclusion, Toyota Sienta is a reliable car with good fuel, it is also a multipurpose hatchback(can be used for family and business). However, due to its basic interior and exterior design, it is more suitable for business since one can get a more comfortable and classy vehicle for a family car with the price.