
It is a known fact that consumers always look for safety features; no matter what type of vehicle they prefer driving. Safety is always regarded as an important consideration while buying any vehicle and why not? The Sienna nameplate has always remained a favorite amongst users, since it was launched in the market for a number of reasons. One such reason is the good assemblage of safety features. This Toyota Motors Company's presentation is very closely associated with safety, performance and durability. Toyota always makes vehicles that go well with customer's expectations. That's the reason why the 2008 Toyota Sienna comes with so many standard and optional safety packages. The 2008 Sienna safety has been tested thoroughly by the reputed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Importance is given to the safety of both the front and back row passengers.
There are many standard safety features in the 2008 Toyota Sienna line-up, like:
- Star Safety System™ that has Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- Front ventilated disc/solid rear disc brakes
- Driver front airbag and front passenger airbag with Advanced Airbag System
- Driver and front passenger front seat-mounted side and three-row side curtain airbags
- 3-point seatbelts in all seating positions, with adjustable seatbelt anchors on front- and second-row seats, driver’s belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR); Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractors (ALR/ELR) on all other seats
- Front seatbelt pre-tensioners with force limiters
- Driver and front passenger seatbelt warning system
- Collapsible steering column
- Reinforced steel unitized body with high-tensile-strength steel body panels
- Front and rear crumple zones and side-impact beams for front and sliding doors
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
- Child-protector sliding door locks
- Battery-saver feature that deactivates personal lights after 30 minutes with lights on.
It will not be wrong to say that the safety features make the new Sienna vehicle a better deal.