06:34AM - 03.11.'15
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News Source: autoblog.com |
Among all the various vehicles that Toyota is showcasing at SEMA this year are two versions of the Sienna minivan. One we've seen already, but is now being detailed for the first time. The other is an altogether new concoction. That fresh show van is dubbed the Sienna R-Tuned concept. It's the result of a collaboration with aftermarket modifier DG-Spec, which fitted new wheels, tires, brakes, shocks, springs, and differential. It also has a completely stripped out interior, fitted with a roll cage and racing buckets. It maintains the stock 3.5-liter V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission, but with better traction, Toyota says it can clock a 1:27 at the Streets of Willow Springs circuit in Southern California – a full second faster than a Chevy Camaro SS. That's pretty impressive considering it has no power upgrades. Alongside the Sienna R-Tuned concept, Toyota is also displaying its Ultimate Utility Vehicle that's been part of the company's Ever-Better Expedition. We first caught a glimpse of the UUV back in June, but now the automaker is providing a more comprehensive look at the beast. It's based on the frame of a Tacoma 4x4 pickup, but wears the modified bodywork of a Sienna, riding on 22-inch wheels with 15.75 inches of suspension travel. The interior appears just the same as a stock Sienna, but has been modified under the skin to operate the Tacoma's running gear. It's also been fitted with a mobile satellite TV receiver, 60-inch LED screen, 17-inch dashboard display, 2,500-watt JBL audio system, onboard wifi, a whole mess of USB ports, and a high-definition night-vision camera system. |
