It’s not always easy to find the perfect vehicle for winter travel, but “If only a minivan can really meet your basic transportation needs, there’s just one choice to be made: the 2012 Toyota Sienna with optional On-demand All-wheel Drive System with Active Torque Control.” That’s the expert advice from Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com, which recently named the all-wheel-drive Sienna as one of the Top 10 Winter Cars for 2012.
But not only is the Sienna the sole minivan in America to offer AWD, it also boasts the comprehensive Toyota Star Safety System, which combines a wealth of standard technologies aimed at keeping vehicle occupants safe in any weather. Among them: anti-lock brakes, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, enhanced vehicle stability control and traction control. In addition, the Sienna offers seven standard airbags, including the first driver’s-side knee airbag in the segment.
For added peace of mind, Toyota’s Safety Connect telematics system is standard on the Sienna Limited and available on the Sienna XLE. Safety Connect brings four more advanced technologies into play:
- Automatic Collision Notification—Designed to automatically connect with a live advisor if the system detects an airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision; if the advisor can’t communicate with Sienna passengers, he/she can dispatch first responders to the vehicle’s location.
- Emergency Assistance Button—In case of an emergency, this “SOS” feature enables communication with a live advisor with just one push of a button.
- Roadside Assistance—Safety Connect provides quick and easy access to help for non-emergencies, too, like flat tires and lockouts.
- Stolen Vehicle Assistance—If a Sienna with the system is stolen, advisors can work with local law enforcement to track it down and recover it.
For more information on the Toyota Sienna, contact your local dealership today.
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