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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 12:40 PM
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Originally posted by Samson
[B]BTW- i found this on MotorTrend.... Quoted exactly:

"2004 Toyota Sienna: Redesign. Sienna replacement expected to be bigger to compete with Honda Odyssey and Dodge Caravan. Drivetrain to feature 3.5-liter V-6 with available all-wheel drive."

I never heard anything about a 3.5V6, i thought it was a 3.3V6. Maybe typo?? But all wheel drive will be something new.

MotorTrend Article
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I'm very doubtful it will have AWD if it will come with the "magic" third row seat. I know a friend of mine who works as an engineer at the Chrysler plant that builds their minivans. The reason why Chrysler can not replicate Honda's innovative third row seat is because of the AWD option. The hole where the third row seat drops down into restricts the AWD drivetrain in the rear axle. The only way to add AWD with the "magic" third row is to raise the clearance (ala' SUVs), other than that, it is very difficult to do properly. But until I see AWD and "magic" third row seat confirmed, I don't believe it.
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