2007 Toyota Sienna LE Road Trip: Day Four

After spending a few days with the 2007 Sienna LE, I have to admit that one of my favorite features is one of the most innocuous. The Sienna's 3.5 liter V6 mill may have lots of power, the interior might be filled with cup holders and folding trays, but the flip-down conversation mirror is one of my favorites.

If you're a parent traveling with young children, keeping an eye on what the tykes are up to is always a top priority. That importance doesn't change when you're in a minivan, whether you're checking on a sleeping toddler or keeping his older, bickering siblings separated. Stealing a glance back into the cabin while driving can be a safety hazard, so the addition of a wide-angle mirror designed to see what's going on behind you -- at a glance, and without taking your eyes off the road -- was a feature designed with parents in mind.

Have another favorite minivan feature that you can't live without? Click on the comments link below and let us know.

• 2007 Toyota Sienna LE Road Trip: Day One [blog post]
• 2007 Toyota Sienna LE Road Trip: Day Two [blog post]
• 2007 Toyota Sienna LE Road Trip: Day Three [blog post]
• 2007 Toyota Sienna LE Road Trip: Photos [image gallery]

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