2016 Toyota Sienta MPV Brochure Leaks

The new Sienta features a design inspired by the Toyota Aqua hatchback, which is step up from the previous model. It reportedly measures 4,235 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,470 mm tall, with a 50 mm improvement in wheelbase.

At the side, the Sienta comes equipped with sliding doors on both sides for easy entry and exit, while the rear gets a striking set of horizontal taillamps with a similar black design element from the front.

Inside, the Sienta keeps it simple and ergonomic. The dashboard follows a two-tier design with the instrument panel on the upper portion, while the lower portion houses the gear shifter and infotainment controls, above which a display is mounted.

It will certainly feature a couple of seats in the third row, which is claimed to be spacious. Top-spec Sientas will be offered as a six-seater with the middle row getting two individual seats, while lower variants will feature a bench seat in the middle row, essentially making it a 7-seater.

Powering the 2016 Toyota Sienta is a choice between gasoline or hybrid propulsion. The former packs a a 1.5-liter four-cylinder with electric VVT paired to a CVT gearbox. It produces 109 hp at 6,000 rpm and 136 Nm at 4,400 rpm, while the average fuel consumption is pegged at 20.6 km/l, thanks to an on-board Start/Stop system.

The hybrid variant combines the same but detuned 75 hp 1.5-liter engine with a 61 hp electric motor. The total output of the hybrid system is given as 100 hp, and is also equipped with a CVT gearbox. Fuel consumption is rated at 27.2 km/l (Japanese test standard).