Yeah, but why was it 240HP? Maybe it's just coincidence. Who knows. Why would Honda's increased power is deliberate and Nissan's increased power is sneaky? Nissan said they rework the intake to gain 5HP, how is that sneaky? They made the claim that they'll have the highest power in every class they're in, so what's wrong w/ them staying commited to their promise?

 

Blah blah blah, the accord has 250hp when you put some premium in the bad boy.

 

why does this matter people? who cares, no point in arguing aver a few HP and what Nissan does to keep up. Maybe the Accords 240Hp was a suprise to Nissan, in turn they needed to boost Altima up a little?? anyway, its doesnt matter, the accord is still a lot nicer than altima.

Come on... its Christmas Eve. :blue:

 

It's MotorTrend, so it's likely a typo. 3.3 liter V-6 with FWD.

 

That front end is just horrible.

 

-Increased interior space -- longer, taller and wider for your growing family

-177.4 cu. ft. of passenger interior volume (7-passenger models;
-8-passenger, 176.5 cu. ft.)
-43.6 cu. ft. of cargo volume behind the third-row seats
-230-hp VVT-i 3.3-liter V6 engine with 242 lb.-ft. of torque
-5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) Drivetrain -- front engine, front-wheel drive; All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

-Mileage estimates,1 mpg city/hwy: 20/25, front-wheel drive; 18/22, All-Wheel Drive

-Seven-passenger models (all grades) or 8-passenger models (CE, LE)
-No other minivan has it: the 60/40 Split & Stow 3rd row™ seat -- fold part, or all, of the third row flat into the floor
-Also found on no other minivan, the Front and Center™ second-row seat -- bring an infant seat within easy reach of the driver and front passenger by positioning the center seat forward (8-passenger models only)
-Second-row indexing seat -- the passenger-side captain's chair moves laterally to create side-by-side seating (7-passenger models only)
-Front passenger seat folds flat to help carry long cargo
-Second-row power windows
-Power-operated rear door
-Folding tray table between front-row seats contains five cup holders and folds down to create walk-through space to rear seats
-Removable center console may be installed between the front- or second-row seats
-Touch-screen DVD navigation system3 with rearview camera
-Rear-seat DVD entertainment system with remote control and two wireless headphones (packaged with available 115V outlets)
-Rear-seat audio system with remote control and wireless headphone capability
-Three-zone automatic climate controls for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers
-Driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support
-Driver and front passenger heated seats with adjustable temperature control (leather-trimmed seats only)
-JBL Synthesis AM/FM Cassette/CD with ten speakers, making Sienna the only minivan with surround sound (with 6-disc in-dash changer on XLE Limited)
-Retractable side-window sunshades
-Fourteen cup/bottle holders on 7-passenger models (16 on 8-passenger models)
-Conversation mirror allows parents to see children safely
-Two 115V outlets
-HVAC filter
-Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side and three-row side curtain airbags
-Driver and front passenger multi-stage airbags
-4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
-3-point seatbelts in all seating positions
-Child seat lower anchors and top tether anchors for four rear-seat positions (five on 8-passenger models)
-Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) + TRAC Traction Control, Brake Assist7 and Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
-Intuitive Parking Assist
-Dynamic Laser Cruise Control
-High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
-Obstacle-detection sensors with "pinch protection" on power side doors and back door
-Windshield wiper de-icer grid
-Tire pressure warning system
-Auto-dimming electrochromic driver's power mirror and inside rearview mirror

Overall length 200.0"
Overall width 77.4"
Overall height 68.9"
Wheelbase 119.3"
Curb weight 4,120 lbs.2

Wheels/tires

-16" steel wheels with full wheel cover on P215/65R16 All-Season tires
-16" aluminum alloy wheels with P215/65R16 All-Season tires
-17" aluminum alloy wheels with P225/60R17 All-Season tires (standard on AWD models)

This is just a list of whats available.

 

Look at some of those features-

Dynamic Cruise? HID? 17'' AWD? Surround Sound?

It looks like toyota took features from all the vans on the market, and made it better. Also took features from Luxury cars.

I wonder what a fully optioned out sienna will be.... $40k? haha

 

We already have a thread for the Sienna bro.

Looks like it will be class leading. I can't wait to see what Honda is gonna do with its own minivan.

 

I wonder if Honda will offer AWD. From what I understand it shouldnt be too hard to implament VTM-4 while keeping the magic 3rd row seats on the currect generation.

 

sorry but.... this isnt a topic on what honda is gonna do... its about the new Sienna, so stay more on topic please. Start an Odyssey thread if thats what you want to talk about.