Overall reader verdict 4 out of 5 stars

  • What's it like to drive
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Running costs
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Quality, practicality and equipment
    4 out of 5 stars

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3 reader reviews for Toyota Previa MPV.

  • 2.4 T Spirit Auto 5dr

    Robert Ferris Date: 05/04/2009
    • Overall verdict
      5 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      29

    My car

    Purchased from a franchise dealer when 6 months old in September-05. Used as a 5-seater super-sized estate, and occasionally as a 6-seater but still has room for 2 dogs & big pushchair (folded). Very easy, and car-like, to drive, but traction control would be nice to have. The auto box provides smooth and quick changes - kickdown is very effective at accelerating a loaded car. Fantastically practical due to size and sliding doors. Has been 100% reliable in 50K miles. Very disappointing that Toyota haven't brought out a modern replacement as the French & American alternatives can't compete due to poor reliability. The size, flexibility and robustness of the cabin is a real luxury - the two sun roofs provide plenty of light in the cabin. Costs (average of 29 mpg) are reasonable for size and performance - it's deceptively nippy. I'll be keeping this for a while, which isn't a hardship, but it would be nice to if a modern replacement could offer the size, practicality and reliability along with lower CO2 emissions and driver aids (e.g. stability control & traction control).

  • 2.4 GS 5dr

    Glenn Farthing , suffolk . Date: 01/11/2008
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      4 out of 5 stars

    My car

    I am a Toyota fan through and through having previously for 10 years owned a muched love spacecruiser. i changed to a 2.4 petrol previa just 8 months ago and it is an all round superb drive with excellent comfort. although the econmomy side is a little harsh what do you expect if you want luxury , you have to pay for it. i do around 18 to 20 thousand miles a year and in the 8 months i have owned my 1998 previa with 168.000 miles on the clock have not put any oil or water or done anything to the car at all. And the service now due at toyota bristo`s main dealer is £186. not beaten i am affraid. superb and loving every minute driving it.

  • 2.0 D-4D GLS 8-seat 5dr

    Martin Bell Date: 13/07/2008
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      40

    My car

    we have had this previa for six years and travelled 60k miles. recently however the turbo charger has blown. we were advised that this is very rare. Still we intend to look after the car and keep itas its so wonderful.

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