Toyota Picnic (97-01) - Review

Review by Parkers on
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.
2.5 out of 5

Safety

Driver and passenger airbags are standard and the GL also has ABS brakes. In the back everyone gets a three-point seatbelts. It was tested in 2004 and awarded a four-star rating by Euro NCAP. Remote locking, plus engine immobilisers and an alarm amounts to a comprehensive security system.

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  • Adult Occupant Rating

    4 out of 5
  • Pedestrian Test Rating

    2 out of 5
5 out of 5

Reliability

It's an ageing design, but owners still report few problems, so long as it's correctly serviced. Very good build quality; petrol engine is proven in RAV-4.

Car check problem points

Body

No faults reported as yet

Engine/Gearbox

No faults reported as yet

Other

Damage to interior from load-carrying, children or animals.