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Toyota Estima XR50

2006 – 2019 — Japan

The Toyota Previa, also known as the Estima in Japan and Tarago in Australia, is a minivan produced by Toyota from 1990 to October 2019 across three generations. The name "Previa" is derived from the Spanish for "preview," as Toyota intended it to showcase future minivan technologies. Initially designed by Tokuo Fukuichi and David Doyle, the first generation Previa was launched in 1990 with a unique mid-engined platform, featuring a gasoline-powered engine mounted almost flat beneath the front seats. This generation had a single sliding side door for rear passengers. Key Points: 1. The Toyota Previa, also called Estima in Japan and Tarago in Australia, is a minivan made by Toyota from 1990 to 2019. 2. The name "Previa" signifies a preview of future minivan technologies. 3. The first generation, introduced in 1990, had a mid-engined platform with the engine situated almost flat beneath the front seats. 4. Designed by Tokuo Fukuichi and David Doyle, this generation featured only one sliding side door for rear passengers. 5. The Previa was considered the second largest minivan in Toyota's Japanese lineup, following the more luxurious Alphard/Vellfire model.

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