Toyota is at the top right now. automotive production in Japan, although it all started with the release of banal looms. The year 1933 was decisive, when a division aimed at manufacturing cars stood out from the company. At its head was Kiichiro Toyoda, who traveled to the United States and Europe in advance to gain experience.
It is noteworthy that in the entire history of Toyota there was only one strike of workers - in 1950. The 50s became a period of elevation - developments were carried out, new models were created ( Land cruiser, Crown, etc.), and also entered the US market.
In 1982, they created the Camry model, and a little later - Corolla II, Corsa and 4Runner. In addition, it was in the 80s that the luxury division of the concern, the brand, was organized. Now Toyota's capacity is about 5,500,000 cars a year.
Official website of Toyota in Russia.
Cars have become an integral part of our lives, so with each generation they become more powerful, more economical, more energetic, smarter and more functional. The car has long become more than just a means of transportation. One of prominent representatives quality, reliability and spaciousness is - Toyota Fortuner.
The Toyota Hiace is the standard hard worker. These cars are bought for work, not for the soul. Unpretentious and hardy, relatively inexpensive and no frills, quite powerful and comfortable minibus - all this predetermined its undoubted success in the market!
small and roomy cars popular not only as family car but also as a commercial option in small businesses. The Toyota minivan family consists of several different models. Many of them have already taken root in their families. Russian roads, and some are available only with right-hand drive and are distributed mainly in the Far East and Siberia, for example Toyota Alphard(Toyota Alphard).
Compact semi local minivan Toyota Wish equipped with 1.8L engines automatic transmission and 2.0 liters with a CVT and is distinguished by economical fuel consumption (an average of 6.3 liters / 100 km). The WISH all-wheel drive model has been produced since 2003 with a left-hand drive, but there is no official delivery to Russia, so most often we get a right-hand drive version. On secondary market its cost is from 395,000 to 750,000 rubles.
Toyota Corolla Spacio is the smallest among its classmates
The Corolla Spasio is a 4-door, seven-seat compact minivan. The cabin of the first generation Spacio actually accommodated 6 adult passengers, and in addition there was one child seat. The second generation of 2001 has a longer body length, which is 4300 mm, due to this, there is more space in the cabin. The third row of seats has a small thickness of the seats and backs, only 70mm, but it can accommodate adult passengers, although it will not be very comfortable there on long trips. In 2004 they started producing new model Corolla Verso, which is still in production today, and Spacio has been discontinued since 2005. The price of the baby Spasio with a mileage of 240 to 450 thousand rubles.
New Toyota Siena 2010-2011 model year is a seven-seater minivan with a comfortable and comfortable lounge, which has many different options seat transformations, creating maximum comfort when traveling at any distance. It is known that in basic configuration, costing $24,260, it will be equipped with a 2.7L (187hp) engine. The price of the LE configuration with a 3.5L (266hp) V6 engine is $26,200. This model will not leave anyone indifferent. beautiful appearance, rich equipment, excellent specifications and most importantly at an affordable price.
Stylish design and comfortable lounge minivan Toyota Estima in combination with excellent cross-country ability are undeniable advantages when choosing a family car. Estima is available in several modifications and with different engines. But most buyers are attracted all-wheel drive models with a 2.4l engine (170hp) in combination with a variator and 3.5l (208hp) with automatic transmission, in which ground clearance 170mm. IN spacious saloon 7 people can comfortably fit, and the transformation of the seats will allow you to get comfortable not only on a trip, but to equip sleeping area for relax. You will also be pleased with the modern equipment of the machine, including Cruise control, parking sensors, rear view camera, passive and active security systems.
Some models of these cars have already been discontinued, but are still sold on the secondary market. In addition, a used Toyota minivan is much cheaper. For example, Estima 2003 costs 530,000 rubles.
It is clear that a used car requires immediately certain investments in repairs. Most often you have to change the oil, filters, some parts running system, the main thing is that the engine, gearbox, as well as the main important knots and the details were good condition. After all, their repair or replacement is an expensive and troublesome business. But given the quality and reliability Toyota, you can safely buy used cars, because they are designed for many years of operation.
Minivans are very popular today all over the world, and especially in Europe and Asia. The very concept of "minivan" is very vague. A minivan can be defined as a car with a one- or one-and-a-half-volume body layout - the hood flows smoothly into the roof.
In a word, the literal translation from English is a mini-van.
In terms of dimensions, most minivans fall under category "C": their weight does not exceed 3 and a half tons, and the number passenger seats limited to eight. That is it family station wagon with increased permeability.
The Japanese company Toyota, as one of the world leaders, produces a fairly large number of minivans, which we will talk about.
The Toyota Prius+, also known as the Toyota Prius V, is a vehicle specially designed for Europe. It is available as a seven- and five-seater station wagon.
This minivan runs on hybrid plant and is the most popular hybrid in the world.
According to many experts, it looks much more harmonious than the Toyota Prius hatchback.
hybrid power point consists of petrol and electric motors developing 98 and 80 Horse power respectively. Thanks to this, the car is very economical and consumes no more than six liters of fuel in the urban cycle. When braking and driving gasoline engine batteries are continuously charged.
But in spite of everything positive traits of this hybrid minivan, the engine does not have the necessary power for a car weighing about 1500 kg.
Toyota Verso
There are two versions of this minivan:
- compact van Toyota Verso (built on the basis of Toyota Corolla);
- microvan - Toyota Verso-S(on Toyota base Yaris).
Both of these cars are indicative in their class, so the Verso-C has the most best performance in aerodynamics - coefficient drag 0,297.
Moreover, despite compact dimensions- length 3990 - the microvan has quite roomy interior designed for five. IN combined cycle the engine consumes only 4.5 liters of gasoline.
Its older brother - Toyota Verso - is only 46 centimeters longer. There is enough space for five people, although it is desirable that the fifth passenger be a child.
The compact van is delivered to Russia with quite powerful gasoline engines of 132 and 147 horsepower. In Germany, you can order diesel options (126 and 177 hp).
Both that and other car on the exterior and an interior completely correspond to modern concepts about profitability and ergonomics. In a word, if you can pay from 1.1 to 1.6 million rubles, then the Toyota Verso will be an excellent family car.
Toyota Alphard
Toyota Alphard is a premium minivan. There are versions designed for 7 or 8 passengers. Main features: spacious interior and roomy luggage compartment for 1900 liters. This is achieved thanks to a length of 4875 millimeters and a wheelbase of 2950 mm.
Alphard premium is due to the following options:
- 7 airbags;
- stabilization system;
- electric seats of the first and second rows;
- xenon and;
- three-zone;
- ceiling 9-inch display of the multimedia system;
- leather trim.
Engines, depending on the configuration: 2.4 or 3.5-liter (168 and 275 hp). The latter consumes about 10-11 liters in the combined cycle per hundred kilometers - this is not at all bad indicator for a 7-seater van, which accelerates to hundreds of km / h in 8.3 seconds. All configurations available in Russia are equipped with automatic boxes gears. The maximum speed is 200 kilometers per hour.
Toyota Sienna
This car is not officially delivered to Russia, but it can be ordered through. This compact van of the 2013-2014 model will cost from 60 thousand dollars or 3.5 million rubles.
Sienna also belongs to the Premium segment. In a spacious cabin, 7 people, including the driver, will feel comfortable.
Even in the basic configuration of the XLE, there is the whole "Minning": climate control, sun protection windows, heated windshield washers, power windows, removable third row of seats, on-board computer, immobilizer, rear view camera and much more.
The 3.5-liter engine produces 266 horsepower at its peak. With a fully loaded weight of 2.5 tons, the engine consumes 14 liters of gasoline in the city and 10 on the highway. There are all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive options, but all of them are equipped with an automatic transmission.
The vehicle is geared towards American market sales and was developed in Georgetown (Kentucky).
Toyota Hiace
Toyota Hiace (Toyota Hi Ace) was originally produced as a commercial minibus, but a shortened version was developed specifically for the European market. passenger version 7 seats + driver.
This is a multi-purpose vehicle, the rows of seats can be removed and we will see cargo van, capable of taking 1180 kilograms of payload.
In the cabin, everything is thought out to the smallest detail, each chair is equipped with seat belt, there are latches specifically for child seats (read how to install them correctly). For the convenience of passengers, the cabin is equipped with sound-absorbing materials. If desired, the number of passenger seats can be increased to 12, but in this case, you must have a category "D" license.
The minivan is powered by 2.5-liter diesel engines 94 and 115 horsepower. There is also a three-liter diesel engine with 136 hp. Consumption is 8.7 liters in the combined cycle.
All engines are paired with mechanical boxes gears.
The convenience of boarding and disembarking passengers is provided by a sliding side door. Prices for Hi Ace start from two million rubles.
RHD minivans Toyota
Two models of Toyota minivans are produced exclusively for domestic use in Japan. They are not officially supplied to Russia, but they can be purchased through or at the car markets of the Far East. These are the following models:
- Toyota Wish - 7-seater minivan;
- Toyota Previa (Estima) - 8-seater minivan.
There are also models that are no longer in production, but can still be seen on the roads: Toyota Corolla Spacio (predecessor of Toyota Verso), Toyota Ipsum, Toyota Picnic, Toyota Gaia, Toyota Nadia (Toyota Nadia).
This list can go on and on, but if, for example, we stop at the same Toyota Nadia, which was produced from 1997 to 2001, we will see that the designers tried to combine an SUV, station wagon and minivan in one single-volume vehicle. Today, such a left-hand drive car manufactured in 2000 will cost from 250 thousand rubles.
Toyota is the largest car company from Japan. Until now, the company is famous for producing the largest number of different car models for urban use. If you look at the official data on the cars of this company, then you can see that Toyota produces models for almost any buyer:
- city runabouts;
- minivans;
- SUVs;
- executive class and so on.
let's consider the lineup which are currently in production.
How many cars are produced?
The minivan class is very popular in Europe and Asia. exact parameters There are no definitions for these cars, so the manufacturer sets its limits and offers customers constantly new solutions in terms of bodywork, spaciousness, layout, etc.
In general, any minivan fits platform C with a mass of up to 3.5 tons and no more than 8 passenger seats. In other words, a minivan is a big and roomy station wagon. Most often, its customers are family people with children. Toyota produces an impressive number of cars of this class.
Prius
Toyota's lineup of minivans begins with the urban Prius. On this moment the Prius + version is available in 5 and 7-seat versions. The car was specially designed for European buyers. Distinctive feature auto - hybrid engine, because of which the car is very popular (economy and environmental friendliness are the two main areas that most Europeans are guided by). It is noteworthy that the model has been produced since 1997.
The current generation has a futuristic design. Despite the low power (97 horsepower + 80 horsepower of the electric motor), the car has good acceleration and aerodynamic characteristics due to its streamlined shape. The electric motor is charged while driving on petrol.
The cost of a car in Russia is 2 million 100 thousand rubles. The fuel consumption of the hybrid is up to 3 liters per 100 kilometers. You can see photos of minivans of the Toyota lineup in this article, including photos of the Prius.
Verso
The next car is the Verso. Toyota produces two versions of the model body - the usual Verso based on the Corolla and the Verso S microvan based on the compact Yaris.
According to the lineup "Versa" is a compact minivan for 5 passengers. In addition, like any other, it is very economical - Versa consumes up to 5 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers.
In Russia, you can purchase only two configurations with engines of 132 and 147 horsepower. The cost of the car starts from 1 million rubles. IN maximum configuration you will have to pay for the car about 1 million 600 thousand rubles. The Versa is one of the oldest minivans in the Toyota lineup.
Alphard
This car is a premium minivan with 7 or 8 passenger seats. Huge and roomy are the best synonyms for describing a car. Despite the size, the creators have not forgotten about the futuristic design. Externally, the car looks more like a minibus. Waiting for you inside maximum comfort and all amenities:
- 3-zone climate control;
- chairs with electric adjustment;
- table;
- many compartments;
- footrests, etc.
The Alphard is the most expensive minivan in the Toyota range. Its cost is from 3 million 600 thousand rubles for the "Prestige" package. In the maximum version of the Executive Lounge, the car will cost 4,380,000 rubles.
The car is equipped with a 3.5-liter Gas engine for 202 horsepower. Alphard acceleration to hundreds is 8.3 seconds, with top speed at 200 km/h. In the combined cycle, fuel consumption is 10 liters per 100 kilometers.
Sienna
The car is not officially delivered to Russia. You can order this minivan from the Toyota lineup through American dealer networks. Its cost will be from 3 million 500 thousand rubles.
Like Alphard, Sienna refers to premium class. Under the hood is a 266 horsepower engine with a consumption of 14 liters. The car is completely adapted for the American market.
Hiace
The latest minivan in Toyota's lineup is the Hiace. The model was originally produced as a minibus. The rear rows of seats can be folded, resulting in a complete cargo van. When transporting a large number seats can be increased up to 12 people. However, in this case, the driver must have category D in driving license. The cost of the car is 2 million 400 thousand rubles.
RHD minivans
The lineup of minivans "Toyota" with the right steering wheel is represented by two cars - Wish and Previa. Both models are not available on Russian market and are not available with left-hand drive. You can only buy them in the used car market. This is where all the models produced today end. In addition to them, you can find a dozen minivans that were produced from 1997 to 2001.
