Body style: Van
Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Toyota introduced the second generation of the Previa in 2000, but its main target was no longer the U.S. market, unlike its predecessor.
It was a significant change for the Japanese minivan. While the 1990 model featured a mid-engine and rear-wheel-drive configuration, its successor came with a front-engine front-wheel-drive setup. The MPV was mainly prepared for the European, Asian, and Australian markets. For the U.S. customers, Toyota offered the Sienna, which ended up being a safer car than the first Previa generation, but more prone to break on the roads. At least it provided a V-6.
From the exterior, Previa's second-generation looked stunning for a minivan. It featured a steep front fascia, with an arched line that continued from the bottom of the grille, along with the hood and the gigantic windshield, and up to the roof. From there, the arched line continued a soft descending slope toward the rear roof spoiler. From its sides, the blackened side pillars left the impression of a floating roof. A pair of sliding doors made the ingress and egress easier to the car.
Inside, it offered room for up to eight people, but the best choice was the seven-seat version with middle captain seats that could rotate and slide back and forth. At the front, the car-like dashboard design featured a semi-hidden center-mounted instrument cluster, which could have been seen only by the driver. Toyota installed the audio and climate controls on the center stack's upper side and a storage area at the bottom.
Under the hood, Toyota installed a choice of two engines: a 2.4-liter gasoline and a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel. The latter was the best choice for a long-distance runner since it provided outstanding fuel efficiency.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4 VVT-i 5MT (156 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2362 cm3 |
Power: | 115 KW @ 5600 RPM 156 HP @ 5600 RPM 154 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 166 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 225 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187 in (4750 mm) |
Width: | 70.4 in (1788 mm) |
Height: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.2 in (2901 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.2 cuFT (515 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4938.4 lbs (2240 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 D4-D 5MT (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4000 RPM 116 HP @ 4000 RPM 114 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 250 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187 in (4750 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.2 in (2901 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.2 cuFT (515 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3626.6 lbs (1645 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5401.3 lbs (2450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |