We pick our favorite new models for a grown-up road trip.
Toyota Sienna: A Sporty Minivan?
When
it comes to family roadtrips, minivans are hard to beat. Only problem
is these practical kid-schleppers are typically about as exciting as
Barney re-runs. Or they were until the introduction of the all-new 2011
Toyota Sienna. We especially like the new SE model which features
unexpectedly sporty styling, lowered ride height, and 19-inch alloy
wheels. Power comes from a 3.5-liter V-6 that puts out an impressive
265-horsepower while still managing to return respectable fuel economy
estimates of 24 MPG highway. Add a sport-tuned suspension and you have
what is quite possibly the most fun-to-drive eight-passenger vehicle on
the road.