Toyota Picnic (97-01) - Review

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Toyota has commanded the heavyweight end of the people carrier market with the Previa since the early Nineties, but the Picnic midi-MPV only arrived in 1997. It's a competent car whose six- or seven-seater layouts provide a practical solution for the family that's too big for a medium estate car or a Megane Scenic. It was discontinued in 2001, and now looks dated against current models.
3 out of 5

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3.5 out of 5

Comfort

One of the few cars which seats six in some comfort. That is because all the seats recline and are two abreast. The centre seats slide up and down and even fold into a table, but only the rearmost pair can be removed. Good head- and legroom; plastic trim looks rather cheap.

3.5 out of 5

Practicality

Adaptable seating layout, but load space is restricted when all six seats are in use; rear seats are removable, but not the centre row. A number of interior cubby and door bins.

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3 out of 5

Behind the wheel

Centre console is easy to use, with everything falling easily to hand. However, you may need to hunt around for some of the other switches. Good driving position, although visibility (especially rearward) can be restricted when all six seats are in use.