2015 Toyota Sienna Unveiled w/ Quirky YouTube Videos

Today Toyota pulled the curtains off of their new 2015 Toyota Sienna minivan. A little further down the page, we’ll go through all of the new updates and improvements drivers will enjoy in the next model year. But first, we owe it to you to start with these quirky “homemade” YouTube videos that Toyota’s using to promote their new Sienna. They’re actually pretty funny despite the cheesiness, so enjoy:

If you’re anything like us, the first thing you’ll notice about these two videos is that the majority of the filming takes place in the interior. Was it an accident or a deliberate marketing decision? That’s for you to decide. But there’s no denying that the majority of the updates to the 2015 Toyota Sienna are found inside the vehicle. All you’ll find outside are minor cosmetic tweaks, like a new mesh grille and slightly re-sculpted head- and taillights.

To be fair, the not-so-competitive minivan segment has never been about outside looks, but inside convenience which the new Sienna has in spades. The entire interior has been overhauled for a more comfortable and upscale feel, a bunch of new technology options and better all-around handling. Furthermore, almost all of the new features are aimed directly at mom and dad.

Up front, you’ll find that the 2015 Sienna gets a new look with a modernized gauge cluster that better matches the revised white leather interior (although black leather with white stitching is now an option too, pictured below). Technology improvements include a new 4.2-inch multi-information display with built-in turn-by-turn navigation.

Other cool new features include an optional 7-inch touchscreen that lets the driver decide what’s important with swipe-friendly customization. You can set it to display multimedia controls, GPS navigation and Driver Easy Speak. Speaking of, Driver Easy Speak is a new feature which makes it easy for parents to talk to their kids in the back via a built-in microphone that’s wired to the van’s rear speakers. There’s even a pull-down conversation mirror so parents can look at their kids without turning around.

Of course, Toyota also recognizes that safety is of utmost importance to every parent. That’s why every Sienna at each trim comes with eight airbags (the most in its class), panoramic backup camera, and four different LATCH locations for car seat convenience.

All in all, even Toyota can probably admit that this isn’t the most prolific refresh ever to grace their lineup. Still, we’re sure that parents everywhere will be grateful for the improvements, and they’ll pull more than a few drivers away from the Honda Odyssey. Want to learn more about the new 2015 Toyota Sienna? Visit http://www.toyota.com/swaggerwagon.