The Toyota Sienna->ke1053 will be well-represented at the 2014 SEMA Auto Show.->ke216 Who saw that coming, right? But stranger things have happened, especially when it comes to SEMA. So prepare yourselves for two improbably cool Sienna mini-vans,->ke1149 one of which is the Sienna DUB Edition.

The Sienna DUB Edition comes by way of DUB Magazine to the world’s biggest aftermarket auto show. I’m not here to compare the two DUB creations because they’re two different models. But it’s hard not to compare the Sienna DUB Edition with the Sienna:Remix.

The two models are essentially similar in a lot of ways, not the least of which is they’re proclivity to make our ears bleed with their massive audio systems. But the Sienna:Remix has completely dedicated itself to being a audio box, leaving out a host of the Sienna’s core features, including the rear seats. Last I checked, those are still pretty important.

By contrast, the Sienna DUB Edition offers a more realistic setup. For one, the seats are still there and the interior’s actually dressed up quite impressively. DUB Magazine also spent time working on the Sienna’s exterior looks, adding plenty of new details, including a wide-body kit and a lowered suspension, turning the normally mundane minivan into a sporty and aggressive people hauler. Oh, and the DUB Edition audio system is pretty sweet, too. It’s not as hardcore as the one in the Sienna:Remix, but it still comes with a generous amount of high-end audio technology.->ke1701

Click past the jump to read more about the Toyota Sienna DUB Edition.

2015 Toyota Sienna DUB Edition

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Exterior

DUB wanted to give the Sienna the "DUB look," which apparently consists of giving the minivan an aggressive new look that’s a far departure from its normal mild-mannered appearance. The first thing DUB did was give it an eye-catching custom Galaxy Grey exterior finish from BASF. From there, the magazine installed a custom wide-body kit, smoked taillights, tinted windows, and a DUB Edition mesh grille.

Rounding out the exterior upgrades is a set of 22-inch TIS536 concave wheels wrapped in Nitto 420S tires.

Interior

Not counting the audio system, the interior is where you’ll see the biggest difference between the Sienna DUB Edition and the Sienna:Remix. Whereas the latter didn’t have a whole lot of design to go with the audio setup, the former actually features a host of upgrades, including diamond-quilted black-and-white leather seats with color-matched accents, embossed DUB Edition headrests, an LED-illuminated headliner panel with splashes of black suede, and six Advent headrest monitors. For what it’s worth, this is a sharper dress up than anything we’ve seen on the Sienna.

Obviously, the real highlight of the interior is the DUB Edition audio system, which is made up of six amplifiers, four subwoofers, eight speakers, and a fiberglass enclosure with leather and painted accents.

Drivetrain

The Sienna DUB Edition doesn't have any performance upgrades, so expect to see the same 3.6-liter, V-6 engine that produces 266 horsepower and 245 pound-feet of torque. Those are pretty stout figures for a minivan made even more impressive by the fact that it can sprint from 0 to 60 mph is about eight seconds.

The lack of engine upgrades didn't stop DUB from installing a new, height-adjustable suspension system, creating a look that's further emphasized by the wheels, and the StopTech calipers and TRD Big Brake kit.

Prices

Let's do the hypothetical math on this one. Supposing you get the base trim of the Sienna, you'll have to pay $28,600 for that model. Once you add all of the custom features from DUB Edition, I'm guessing that the amount goes up to about $60,000. Now if you get the top-of-the-line version of the Sienna at $46,000, expect the fully customized price to reach close to $90,000.

Conclusion

Given a choice between the Sienna DUB Edition and the Sienna:Remix, I wouldn't take more than a few seconds to pick the DUB Edition. It looks better -- the Galaxy Grey body color is a treat to the eyes -- and it has far more real-world functions than the Sienna:Remix.