Although there have been several major changes in the car market recently, but the most noteworthy is the amount of new models that have sprung up like rain. A few days ago, GAC Toyota on the latest release of 2023 models Sena, the new car launched a total of six models, the official guide price range of 309,800-411,800 yuan. Compared to the old model, the new car has some upgrades in terms of configuration and an increase in the price of some models, up to 8,000 yuan. Today let's take a look at how the 2023 model Sienna, the specific model chosen is the 2023 model Twin Engine 2.5L Luxury Edition Sienna, official guide price 333,800 yuan, the comparison model selected a similarly priced 2022 model 945 luxury model DENZA D9 DM-i, official guide price 335,800 yuan.
Exterior comparison.
But as far as appearance is concerned, both vehicles are a breath of business, after all, positioning are MPV. but Sienna is slightly more conventional, no features; DENZA D9 has a touch more fashion sense. The front of the Sienna uses a conventional wide trapezoidal grille, and although the interior is decorated with five chrome-plated strips, the style is not innovative enough. However, the wide lower surround is also wrapped with a circle of chrome trim, and the shape is a bit exaggerated. The headlights are sharply shaped with open eyes, but for some reason they look a bit dull in the sunlight.
The side of the car gives a very slender appearance, but the height is not enough, a little out of proportion. However, the detailing is still possible, a chrome trim on the window looks very delicate, and a waistline on the door that rises upward, it is a big guy with a touch of sportiness, with a slender body, the treatment is very in place. The rear mainly highlights the sense of hierarchy, layer by layer very distinct, increasing the recognition of the rear.
On the contrary, the DENZA D9, in addition to the grille at the chrome trim, in the front of the outer ring also added a wide circle of chrome trim, so that the entire front almost all occupied by chrome trim, the shape is very exaggerated domineering. The side does not have the same design sense as the Sienna, but the use of a circle of chrome trim at the window makes the side less monotonous. The design of the rear looks more rigid, a large piece of red through the tail light, although increased recognition, but in the aesthetic is much worse.
Interior configuration comparison.
In the interior of this piece, has always been the shortcomings of joint ventures, especially Japanese cars, and this car is no exception. The style of the steering wheel is very ordinary (leather), with a small center console (8 inches). In this car, the seats are not even all leather material, using leather + imitation leather material. The use of a single sunroof also makes the grade down so one level, although the sunroof is also bad maintenance, but always face to face.
On the contrary, DENZA D9, the car is equipped with a 15.6-inch central control screen, can be said to be the momentum pull full, but unfortunately the steering wheel is not leather material. Segmented openable panoramic sunroof also makes the rear brightness has been improved, after all, the rear light is still very important, the seat is also made of leather. The new Sienna has made some progress in terms of configuration, adding a part of the active safety system, but it is still not as good as the DENZA D9. Of course, the 360-degree panoramic image of the DENZA D9 is also the winner, even adding a transparent image.
Power comparison.
The Sienna is equipped with a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine and a 182hp electric motor, the battery is a NiMH battery, oil-electric hybrid system, WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.71L/100km. the DENZA D9 is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine and a 231hp electric motor, but the IIT pure electric range is only 50km, barely coping with commuting. However, in terms of suspension, DENZA even joined the variable suspension adjustment, can be seen full of sincerity.
In a comprehensive view, the new Sienna still commits the old problem of Japanese cars, in the configuration can be saved, and the appearance of this car is not so excellent performance, compared to the DENZA D9, there is no great advantage. In the current auto market changes, Japanese cars really need to be changed.
