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Minivans are a special type of vehicle that not all car brands carry. Over the years, the minivan has undergone some significant changes, but commitment to the needs of your family has remained consistent.
If you’re looking for a family van, then you’ve likely heard of the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey. So, which one is right for your drives near Gastonia, Charlotte, Lincolnton, NC? The team at Toyota of Gastonia is here with the answer.
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Let’s just get right to it: Nothing is more important than your children’s safety. When looking for a new minivan, you need to know your kids will have a secure ride. Fortunately, both the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey come with plenty of safety features.
In the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey, the following features come standard to help keep an eye out for potential danger:
By bringing you to a complete stop to avoid frontal collisions—if needed—these baseline features are sure to help you have a confident journey. When it comes to parking, though, the Sienna takes protection to the next level.
The available Bird’s Eye View Camera places cameras all around the exterior of your Sienna to keep you completely alerted to your surroundings. While the Odyssey offers a multi-angle rearview camera, it’s not as comprehensive and won’t give you a 360-degree view of nearby obstacles.
With you and your spouse fully relaxed, knowing your little ones are safe, you’ll be able to sit back and enjoy premium entertainment during your journey. Plus, staying connected to the outside world is easy with the connectivity features in these minivans.
After a long day with the kids, you’re on your way home. Whether the kids are fast asleep in the back row or still brimming with energy, you can still relax. Both minivans can be equipped with a rear-seat entertainment center, so your kids can watch their favorite shows and movies.
While they sit quietly in the back, fully entertained, you can turn to the standard 9-inch touchscreen in the Toyota Sienna. In the Honda, you’ll have to make do with a smaller 8-inch screen.
Ready to blast your favorite playlist? The Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey allow you to plug your compatible smartphone into the USB port with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration.
However, you might get better sound with the Sienna, which has an available12-speaker JBL® audio system. The Honda Odyssey only offers up to 11 speakers.
What really sets these vans apart, though, is what’s under the hood. The Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey combine spacious interiors with powerful engines to give you the best of both worlds. Whether you’re driving the kids to a soccer game or heading out of town, you’ll be able to save on fuel.
The Honda Odyssey is armed with a standard V6 engine that achieves more than 200 horsepower. That’s a lot of power to keep you cruising around town. However, the Toyota Sienna easily keeps up when a standard 2.5L hybrid engine.
Both models can provide more than 200 horsepower, but only one will help you cut back on fuel stops.
The Honda Odyssey is pretty efficient, delivering an EPA-estimated 19 city/28 highway MPG. In the Sienna, though, you’ll cruise right past gas stations thanks to the 2.5L hybrid motor.
This eco-friendly powertrain earns an impressive EPA-estimated 36 city/36 highway MPG to keep you away from the pump longer.1 Go ahead and sleep in before taking the kids to school—there’s no need to plan for a gas-station stop.
If you’re looking for more safety, entertainment, and better MPG for your family, then stop on by Toyota of Gastonia today to see the Toyota Sienna in person.
Our team is happy to show drivers near Gastonia, Charlotte, Lincolnton, NC why this minivan sails ahead of the competition.
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Shop Toyota Sienna Value Your Trade Apply for Financing Schedule a Test Drive[1] EPA-estimated 36 city/36 hwy/36 combined mpg rating for Sienna FWD models; 35 city/36 hwy/35 combined mpg rating for Sienna AWD models. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
