- Toyota Van
Infobox Automobile
name=Toyota Van
production=1984–1989
manufacturer=Toyota
class=Minivan
body_style=3-doorvan
successor=Toyota Previa
wheelbase= Auto in|88.0|0
assembly=Kariya, Aichi ,Japan
length= Auto in|175.8|0
width= Auto in|65.7|0
height= Auto in|70.3|0
engine=83-85 2.0 L 86-89 2.2L Convert|101|hp|kW|0|abbr=on, Toyota Y Engine 83-85 #3Y-E(C) 86-89 #4Y-E(C)|4Y-EC (Gasoline) and a Convert|110|hp|kW|0|abbr=on 2C Turbo Engine (Diesel)
transmission=4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
layout=FMR layout /four-wheel drive
fuel_capacity=Convert|15.9|usgal|L impgal|1|abbr=on
platform= YH51,YH53,YH61,YH63,YH71,YH73 The Toyota Van was a vehicle produced byToyota and distributed worldwide in a multitude of versions. The 'Van' was a slightly larger version of theToyota LiteAce /Toyota TownAce . It featured a sharply sloped front, in contrast to the upright flat found in theToyota Hiace . The Toyota Van was introduced toNorth America the same year as theDodge Caravan , 1984. In Japan, it was sold as the Toyota Master Ace.The
North America n model was officially known as the Van (VanWagon in early press materials), and sometimes referred to as "The Mystery Machine van". InEurope it was known as the Space Cruiser, whileAustralia referred to the vehicle as the Tarago. InSweden it was sold as the Toyota Model F. Therear wheel drive versions were sold in theUnited States between 1984 and 1989 while thefour wheel drive models were sold between 1987 and 1989. Thefour wheel drive models came with skid plates and a transfer case for Low and Highfour wheel drive . All trim levels starting in 1987 had a cornering lamp system.Toyota's advertising campaign referred to the passenger vans (DLX and LE trim levels) as the "Wonderwagon" while the CRG trim level was referred to as the "Cargo Van". The Van used a front mid-engine layout where the driver and front passenger sat directly above the front axle. The VanWagon's short
wheelbase contributed to a very bumpy ride but a short turning radius of 15 feet. Deluxe and LE (Limited Edition) versions were offered as well as an ice maker/refrigerator between the front seats in the floorboard, which was connected into the a/c refrigerant lines. The VanWagon also offered dualair conditioning , captains chairs, dualsunroof s (the front tilted and rear opened fully), digital clock, satellite radio controls, fog lights, and a tachometer. Most LE models had color matched bumpers and front grill along with power mirrors and chrome Toyota emblems, the base models came with black bumpers and a white T-O-Y-O-T-A emblem on the front grill.The Toyota Van was replaced with the production of the
Toyota Previa in 1990.External links
* [http://www.toyotavanpeople.com/ ToyotaVanPeople.com]
* [http://toyotavans.org/ The Toyota Van Community Site - ToyotaVans.org]
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