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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23 reader reviews for Toyota Previa MPV.

  • 2.0 D-4D CDX 5dr

    Colin Hawthorne , Down . Date: 18/09/2010
    • Overall verdict
      1 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      1 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      2 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      40

    My car

    Can't buy anymore but thought I should balance the other reviews. 2.0 CDX bought new. Complete service record etc. Front discs replaced 33k. Sliding doors eventually fell off after sticking for yrs-how do you break a door? Drive shafts replaced 110k for £1100-never had to replace drive shafts in 30 yrs driving and note cost. Engine is now extinct- blown turbo trashed innards-at 8 yrs and 117k. Not a notably long lived or reliable car in my experience. This replaced Renault 21 Savanna which sold at 9 yrs & 127k, no major mechanical failure, was still driving around 4 yrs later. My Fiat Uno lasted better than this. I suppose I'm saying take claims of Toyota invincibility with a large dose of salt. They have fallen down US satisfaction ratings. Read Toyota forums and reports of turbo & injector failure,dual mass flywheel failure, head warping and numerous other issues are commonplace. Now using "unreliable" 15 yr old Defender with 160k as backup while consider replacement-will NEVER be a Toyota though.

  • 2.4 T3 Auto 5dr

    K D Date: 19/04/2010
    • Overall verdict
      5 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      60

    My car

    The Previa is not sore on fuel, i had a 3.3l v6 chrysler voyager before it which although the chrysler did make a lovely v6 sound and go like stink was not really the point, the chrysler broke and i wanted reliablity so i got the previa, 30mpg on average was not bad when i got it especially for a car of this size. I got it an LPG conversion which the previa is ideal for because of its 4 cylnder engine as opposed to 6 its cheaper to convert to lpg, it cost £1500 to get it running on lpg which at the moment costs 55p so as the fuel prices rise the fuel economy of my car makes more sense, its about half the price of petrol or diesel so in the long run im getting about 60mpg and that is why the petrol is better, its also more refined, the automatic has a kickdown to give a bit of poke and its a good job, the car is adequatley powerful even when full. T3 or above is the trim level to go for, leather is essential it makes the car easier to clean, the seats are all comfortable and adjustable, they can be removed and then the car doubles as a van,its bigger than my transit. There is storage compartments everywhere and an unusual but rather good dash, it doesnt rattle at all although it is a bit plasticky and 90s ish. Sliding doors is what puts this car ahead of the others all the other mpvs have normal doors so when the children open them at the car park they hit other cars but not on the previa. Its a good reliable motor and we have put 120k on it with no trouble, lpg is a must.

  • 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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