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Toyota Previa Estate (1990-2000) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3 out of 53.0

At a glance

Price new £19,175 - £27,925
Road tax cost £360
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 363 - 412 miles
Number of doors 4
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Refined; spacious

CONS

Expensive; GS and GL lack air conditioning

Written by Parkers Updated: 15 September 2025

Overview

The Previa is both huge and hugely impressive as a people carrier that first addressed the problem of where all the MPV occupants were going to put their luggage. Although buyers get a lot vehicle for their money, it’s not such brilliant value for money when you compare specification, equipment and flexibility with many rivals. Only the GL initially got a driver’s airbag and ABS brakes, although an electric sunroof is standard.

The Chrysler Grand Voyager and Renault Grand Espace are its biggest rivals, but the Previa can still make an egg-shaped case for itself. Not surprisingly it seats eight!

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