4-CYL Sienna

ctom3 · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:35 pm Post subject: **Re: 4-CYL Sienna**

Thanks VKC, I didn't know they pulled it from the U.S. market. Man, that guy sure didn't like it. It sounds like it's worth the extra bucks to stay away from the bottom model.

vkc · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 3:06 pm Post subject: **Re: 4-CYL Sienna**

I'm sensing the reviewer was ok with the 4-banger on their dime. Yes, they'd be settling and giving up some of the cushiness of the 6.

stamar · Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2014 Posts: 41

4 cylinder minivans are my ideal.

maybe ill find one of those 4 cylinder siennas used someday because i like them

i wanted a first gen oddyssey when i got this mpv. but this was a much better deal

the mazda 5 when it gets cheap sounds nice too

Manitoba MPV · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 8:06 pm Post subject: **Re: 4-CYL Sienna**

I was perfectly happy with the power of the 2.6 litre 4-banger in our 1st MPV. IIRC, it was rated at 149 HP and 169 ft-lbs torque.

From the same era, Toyota's Previa offered (only) a 2.4 litre engine (although in later years it was turbocharged). I never heard anyone complain about the power, even in the normally-aspirated version.

Until fairly recently, Chrysler offered a 2.4 litre four in its minivans, although I understand the take-rate was very low.

I think a lot of it is perception. For most of us most of the time, a four-banger is perfectly adequate.

Manitoba MPV · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 8:10 pm Post subject: **Re: 4-CYL Sienna**

Hit 'Submit' too soon ...

Should have added - we're also fine with the 2.3 litre 4-cylinder in our Mazda 5.

As well, with the modern engines being DOHC, the intake manifold of a transverse V6 covers the rear bank, and typically needs to be removed to allow access to the spark plugs in the rear bank. That's a lot of labour for the DIYer, and a lot of money for everyone else.

The 5's plugs are easily accessed.

Manitoba MPV · Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 6:06 pm Post subject: **Re: 4-CYL Sienna**

Forgot to mention my other 4-cylinder van of the past. We lived in New Zealand in 2003/04 and owned a 1995 Mazda Bawngo (spelt phonetically to get past the censor). It was a 9-passenger van (3-3-3) with a carbureted 1998 cc SOHC engine (petrol, not diesel) w/ manual choke & 5-speed manual tranny. It was a fine city vehicle, but positively scary on NZ's twisty rural highways. With its large flat side area and high centre-of-gravity, it was scary in crosswinds. Acceleration was leisurely, and moderate grades on State Hwy #1 were taken in 2nd gear @ 40 kph. That's one where a V6 might have been preferable.

stamar · Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2014 Posts: 41

I had a supercharged previa.

The power was outstanding. Much more powerful than a v6.

I hear them on the road with a supercharger whine.

More importantly though that engine is extremely reliable.

I also did airport delivery with the Chrysler 4 banger grand caravans. Also extremely reliable and the gas mileage was excellent.

In the Toyota it was actually terrible.

Yes v6 Fwd are the hardest vehicles to work on.

I would describe the Ford mazda v6 as one of the easiest. Although I take that back the v6 caravan is often the easiest.

Almost anything else is even harder especially the Nissan v6.

aha · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 12:57 pm Post subject: **Re: 4-CYL Sienna**

And the 2021 Sienna will be 4 cyl. hybrid - what a come for a 4 cyl. engine!

My sienna had timing leak chain cover leak though I wasn't sure if the dealership just wanted to rip off Toyota since it was still under warranty. But, I am not a big van of V6 engine unless it's from the MPV, yes I am biased Laughing

novalight · Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:52 am Post subject: **Re: 4-CYL Sienna**

I drive an Odyssey Cool