"Toyota Estima": description, specifications, photos, reviews

The Modern market for minivans is very much saturated with different models of various manufacturers. Any automaker with a wide range, does not leave this segment of the consumer market without any attention. Lineups and equipment are not just excite the mind and make you think about how the human mind could think up such innovations. But do not forget that there is always the so-called “pioneers”. In this case, refers to the model that set the pace of development of modern family cars, "Toyota Estima”.

Started it All

Van “Estima” was built on a futuristic platform, and had a Central engine. This car helped to set a new trend and pace of development in the creation of a car of this class. Just at the moment the van has three generations, the latest of which is produced to this day.

In the usual name "Toyota Lyusida-Estima” has produced and continues to produce for the Japanese market. For USA market and Europe has released a modification to the steering to the left – “Toyota Previya”.

History of development and creation

The First generation of the minivan was designed in 1987 by designers David Doyle and Tokyo Fukuichi. The car was unique at the time platform, and a mid-engine layout. The intent of the designers, four cylinder in-line engine was located almost in the horizontal position at an angle of 70 degrees, side-lying under the seats of the driver and passenger. The main aim of the developers was the use of various non-standard experimental solutions, in order to in the future be applied in the new models.

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First generation

The First “Estima” was released in 1990. Later, in 1992, there are options «Toyota-Estima-Emina” and “Lyusida-Estima”, which differed slightly shortened body and package. The major innovation at the time was the installation of the engine at a certain angle that emphasized the practical meaning of the design. Of course, this arrangement had its negative consequences, namely the difficulty of access to the engine. But for small maintenance, for example, to replace candles, was made a special hatch under the passenger seat in the front row.

For more extensive repairs «Toyota-Estima” has been equipped with a system of SADS (Supplemental Accessory Drive System). She meant unusual design decision, whereby the air conditioning compressor, generator and other attachments were located remotely from the engine. To bring the system in action using a special shaft with a pulley.

The Engine

As mentioned above, the mid-engined layout was rather unusual solution, but allows us to achieve almost perfect weight distribution, allowing the minivan had excellent management. One of the disadvantages of this method of engine installation was the difficulty of replacing it with a more powerful and therefore more cumbersome unit. To make this possible, the engineers had to extensively modify the body.

Due to the fact that the model was exported to different parts of the world, "Toyota Estima”, a photo of which can be seen in the presented material, equipped with different types of engines and drive systems. Thus, the American version was equipped with only petrol engine paired with front-wheel drive. In Japan you could find a variant with a diesel engine volume of 2.2 liters and four-wheel drive transmission All-Trac.

Interior and layout

A Huge plus minivan “the Toyota Estima" was undoubtedly the parlor, which was supposed to provide the comfort of a large family in a variety of situations that could arise in the course of even the longest journeys. There were two version of the interior: seven and eight passengers respectively. Regardless of the option selected driver seat and front passenger “watched” in the direction of movement, but the second row seats were rotated in the opposite direction.

In addition, in the middle row of seats were separated from each other and consisted of two parts: for one and two passengers. This arrangement provided for changing the configuration of space in the interior of the car. You can fold one seat and turn the car "Toyota Estima”, a photo of which is presented above, dining area with table‘bench”. The third row of seats includes two full seats with armrests in a version with seven-seater configuration of salon. At eight the layout of the rear row of seats was identical to the average. In any case, you can fold all the seats and get a bed for the entire cabin, while not touching the trunk space.

Second and third generation of the car "Toyota Estima" reviews

The Second generation was produced from 2000 to 2006, were created on the platform model "Toyota Camry" and got a little bit longer the body. Change base minivan allowed to change the layout at front-engined and given the opportunity to establish a new line of power units. So, inthe lineup includes a hybrid V6 volume of 3 liters with an additional electric motor. Also there was a second sliding door on the other side of the body.

The Third generation of the car "Toyota Estima” appeared in 2006 and produced until now, passed for two restyling of the body. Compared to previous generations currently, the van is equipped with a wide range of functions and according to motorists, more comfortable interior. The main innovations were the computer system Parking assistance (regular and parallel is also counted its owners in the pros), the system of the hybrid drive Synergy Drive and suspension system of second row seats with folding cushions. Thanks to the combined platform "Camry-Highlander” the car received a new engine lineup, led by a 3.5-liter V6.

It is Worth adding that “the Toyota Estima” became an icon of minivans. This car has set and continues to set the pace of development of modern family cars. In Russia sold a great analogy – “Toyota Alphard”, which will be no less comfortable and enjoyable for family trips for holidays and any long distance travel. And all the amenities that comes with the car makes every trip unforgettable.