The Previa was the first minivan to meet all US safety standards for passenger cars for the 1992 model year, which included fitment of a driver's-side airbag, under-dash knee bolsters, and a center high-mounted stop light.

Sep 11, 2024 · The original Toyota Previa, remembered for its unconventional design and unique engineering, was a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive minivan that set itself apart from competitors …

Complete timeline of TOYOTA Previa / Estima models and generations, with photos, specs reference and production years

Apr 13, 2021 · The Previa is a minivan Toyota manufactured in the United States from 1991 to 1997. It sports a signature oblong shape that makes it easy to spot, though it’s rare to see out and about these days. Sadly, not many of these family haulers are as well-preserved as they deserve.

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Aug 3, 2021 · Toyota’s American arm wisely decided “Van” wasn’t a satisfactory name for this daring new vehicle, and dubbed it Previa. Toyota’s first proper minivan was conceived during an unprecedented time of experimentalism and creativity in the Japanese automotive industry.

May 12, 2019 · With a mid-ship slant engine layout, the Toyota Previa is one of the most unusual vans in history but why and how did Toyota actually build it? The Toyota Previa, as of late, is getting increasing amounts of attention because of a …

May 13, 2019 · The Clermont Toyota Previa was the first van to pass all U.S. safety standards. While the Previa created a preview landscape for minivans of the future, like the Clermont Toyota Sienna, the initial design had a few drawbacks during its production that, sadly, were never improved upon during the North American production.

The first generation Previa was 4750mm (187in) long and 1803mm (71in) wide. In Japan, two smaller versions, the Toyota Estima Lucida and Toyota Estima Emina, were produced, which were approximately 110mm (4.3in) narrower and 70mm (2.8in) shorter than the standard model.

The first generation Previa was available in both rear- and all-wheel drive versions (calledAll-Trac) and powered by a 135 hp (101 kW) JIS (99 kW) four-cylinder 2.4-liter fuel injection engine.