The 2011 Toyota Sienna vs. the 2011 Honda Odyssey Concept in Miami

There is no doubt many family’s choose to steer clear from mini vans in Miami since they are one of the least appealing vehicles on the market. Many vehicle manufacturers have become aware of this and have developed
new concepts for their future line of mini vans.

Toyota has launched its new redesigned mini van for 2011 as the Toyota Sienna. The completely redesigned mini van comes with a powerful yet smooth V6 engine, dual sliding rear doors, and a very spacious cargo and
passenger seating area. The minivan comes in five trim levels: base, LE, SE,
XLE and Limited. There is no doubt this roomy 8-passenger vehicle comes with
many pros for family drivers, such as safety anti lock disc brakes, stability
control, 187 horsepower engine, and a rear seat DVD entertainment system. Some
of the vehicles least liked attributes are the low grade plastic used in the
cabin and the highly expensive options packages. The 7-passenger 4-door minivan
has an MSRP price of $31,130.

Honda hasn’t stayed too far behind the competition with its new unveiling of the Odyssey concept car, which was revealed earlier this month at the Chicago Auto Show. The new Odyssey Concept car is
a revelation of what lies ahead for Honda Mini vans. The vehicle sports a completely
new design, look and feel. The 4-door Minivan has a starting price of $27,300.
The next generation Odyssey, which is due out later this year, will get an
updated version of the 3.5-liter V6 engine that the current Odyssey carries.
Honda expects to get 28 mpg with this vehicle, which is much better than any
other mini vans out there.

There is not doubt that the race to bring newly designed and appealing mini vans to the market has just started. Although Toyota’s recent vehicle recall has left a dent in the companies reputation, they continue to
move forward. Honda was able to appeal to the market in a whole new way by its
unique and appealing design for a mini van. Although the vehicle hasn’t reached
dealerships just yet, be sure to see it coming soon to your local Honda
Miami dealership.