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Old 02-24-14, 11:07 AM
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we all know Camry is getting a refresh for the '15 model year, what about Sienna? it's been around the same if not longer than Camry. are we looking at a mid-cycle refresh for the Sienna as well for the '15 model year? my wish list for Sienna refresh are:

get rid of the exterior antenna on all models
get bigger nav screen
better interior material
make 18'' standard wheel size for LE and up
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I don't know if the exterior antenna is going away, but I do know interior design and materials will be enhanced significantly. Upper end audios should see an 8" screen, up from 7" today I believe.
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Originally Posted by pbm317
I don't know if the exterior antenna is going away, but I do know interior design and materials will be enhanced significantly. Upper end audios should see an 8" screen, up from 7" today I believe.
Good know they will enhance the interior material. The only reason holding up my parent to replace their 2005 Sienna was the interior material and paper-thin sheet metal. The material is just awful when you check them closely. I almost rip out the back door panel with my hand. We left the dealership with big disappointment.

We plan to use a new Sienna for 10 years, we doubt the current one will last that long due to the cheaper quality.
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Originally Posted by stlgrym3
we all know Camry is getting a refresh for the '15 model year, what about Sienna? it's been around the same if not longer than Camry. are we looking at a mid-cycle refresh for the Sienna as well for the '15 model year? my wish list for Sienna refresh are:

get rid of the exterior antenna on all models
get bigger nav screen
better interior material
make 18'' standard wheel size for LE and up
probably something like Venza... it should be truly minor (MMC)
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Originally Posted by spwolf
probably something like Venza... it should be truly minor (MMC)
For exterior, yes, like Venza, grille, taillamp inners, etc.

But for interior, it gets a significant upgrade/refresh. Sienna is way more important than Venza and has formidable competitors.
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Is AWD still available on the Sienna? It's a great option that most competitors don't have
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Is AWD still available on the Sienna? It's a great option that most competitors don't have
yup i believe they still have awd
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Originally Posted by pbm317
I don't know if the exterior antenna is going away, but I do know interior design and materials will be enhanced significantly. Upper end audios should see an 8" screen, up from 7" today I believe.
I hope that is the case as I have been waiting for the MC since last year. However, I have read somewhere that the minor update actually wont be here until 2016 model year. Hope I am wrong. Okay now back to the cave~
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Yeah there is a focus on interior upgrades….
 
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Originally Posted by GSXOTIC
I hope that is the case as I have been waiting for the MC since last year. However, I have read somewhere that the minor update actually wont be here until 2016 model year. Hope I am wrong. Okay now back to the cave~
Yeah, seeing how last generation was about 5 years (2006-2010), this one looks like it's about there too.
There were very minor upgrades for this year, some stand alone options.
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