Why not? Does it cost the manufacturers more to put a manual mode in? A hundred dollars maybe? The Sienna SE trim level is targeted as a sporty minivan with 19" rims, firmer sport tuned suspension (rides an inch lower than the normal Sienna trim levels), and sport tuned handling. Of course it's no Mazda 5, it's still a big minivan, but it's not bad.
Oh yea, CVT... but why did my friend's Lancer GT with CVT come with paddle shifters?? Preset fake gears??
Anyone notice the weight of the Quest? 5818 lbs??? Is that including the weight of the passengers or something?