The minivan craze has spread from Japan to Hong Kong!!
11-10-08, 06:20 PM
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Sure. (personal photos, please distribute accordingly)
Look, a classic Previa passing by behind!
You'll have to excuse the rubber mats, as summers are quite wet down there. I should note the storage cubbies galore and that the leather feels Lexus-grade. As I said, though, too much hard plastic.
Second row is the best place to be; both chairs can move forward/backward as well as left/right. The ottomans are a bit gimmicky, but can be useful on those (begin sarcasm) long Hong Kong road trips (end sarcasm).
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11-10-08, 08:55 PM
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Some personal pictures:
2006 Toyota Previa GL
2.4L inline 4, 168 hp
Leather seats with ottoman legrests in 2nd row
HID AFS headlights
LED taillamps (standard equip.)
Power sliding doors
Side & curtain airbags
Parking assist sensors (rear only...why?!)
Side mirror turn signals (standard equip.)
Lacking: GPS Nav, Bluetooth, power adjustable seats
Not modded, but definitely a looker compared to the Sienna in North America. One thing I don't like is the interior trim. Despite the modern design, it's a sea of hard plastic. Previous generation had softer plastics and leather on the doors.
2006 Toyota Previa GL
2.4L inline 4, 168 hp
Leather seats with ottoman legrests in 2nd row
HID AFS headlights
LED taillamps (standard equip.)
Power sliding doors
Side & curtain airbags
Parking assist sensors (rear only...why?!)
Side mirror turn signals (standard equip.)
Lacking: GPS Nav, Bluetooth, power adjustable seats
Not modded, but definitely a looker compared to the Sienna in North America. One thing I don't like is the interior trim. Despite the modern design, it's a sea of hard plastic. Previous generation had softer plastics and leather on the doors.
11-10-08, 09:35 PM
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The +/- shifter might be useful after all since Toyota's trannies are so slow. I got a new ES this year and I hate the awful response when I gas it hard. My VW responded so much more eagerly. And no, I didn't try the Sport mode on the Previa...not much room in HK to speed, with radar cameras all over the highways.
11-11-08, 08:06 PM
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Front: Lever to raise/lower ottoman
Middle: Move seat left/right on seat-mounted rails
Rear: Move seat forward/backward on floor-mounted rails
It is possible to put the two seats right up against each other in the middle, or all the way to the sides to leave a large passage to the 3rd row.
Middle: Move seat left/right on seat-mounted rails
Rear: Move seat forward/backward on floor-mounted rails
It is possible to put the two seats right up against each other in the middle, or all the way to the sides to leave a large passage to the 3rd row.
11-13-08, 10:18 PM
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Front: Lever to raise/lower ottoman
Middle: Move seat left/right on seat-mounted rails
Rear: Move seat forward/backward on floor-mounted rails
It is possible to put the two seats right up against each other in the middle, or all the way to the sides to leave a large passage to the 3rd row.
Middle: Move seat left/right on seat-mounted rails
Rear: Move seat forward/backward on floor-mounted rails
It is possible to put the two seats right up against each other in the middle, or all the way to the sides to leave a large passage to the 3rd row.
11-14-08, 11:44 PM
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It's a 2006, the first year that this 3rd generation was released. I'll probably have newer photos later on as I have scheduled a vacation to Hong Kong in January. Can't believe this car is almost three years old!
BTW, for those that don't know, an Estima Hybrid model is also available, but so far only RHD has been produced (Japan, Hong Kong, SG/Malaysia, Thailand, etc.). Its E-four system is the same as the one used in the Alphard Hybrid and the Lexus RX400h AWD. It has clear taillamp lenses, a special front grille treatment and unique wheels.
BTW, for those that don't know, an Estima Hybrid model is also available, but so far only RHD has been produced (Japan, Hong Kong, SG/Malaysia, Thailand, etc.). Its E-four system is the same as the one used in the Alphard Hybrid and the Lexus RX400h AWD. It has clear taillamp lenses, a special front grille treatment and unique wheels.
12-08-08, 10:06 AM
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Oh yes, the Toyota Previa (one of my favorite minivans/MPVs of all time).
Launched in the Philippines in April of year 2006 (four months after the Japan launch as well as the unveiling in Taiwan).
Here are some pics (I'll only post a max of 10 pics due to size and bandwidth concerns but if you want more, then I'll post the rest later on):
Toyota Previa
ACR50L-GFPGK
2.4 L 2AZ-FE
PLANT/FACTORY: C25 (Fujimatsu Plant, Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd., Nagoya, Japan)
I LOVE IT!!!
Launched in the Philippines in April of year 2006 (four months after the Japan launch as well as the unveiling in Taiwan).
Here are some pics (I'll only post a max of 10 pics due to size and bandwidth concerns but if you want more, then I'll post the rest later on):
Toyota Previa
ACR50L-GFPGK
2.4 L 2AZ-FE
PLANT/FACTORY: C25 (Fujimatsu Plant, Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd., Nagoya, Japan)
I LOVE IT!!!
07-05-09, 07:19 PM
#43
ok guys, i'm back in hk and i can't believe how many modded out minivans i'm seeing. additionally, they REALLY love the honda fit out here.
anyone think the modded minivan is going to be the next big thing as our generation of modders gets older with more mini modders (kids) running around?
anyone think the modded minivan is going to be the next big thing as our generation of modders gets older with more mini modders (kids) running around?
i want my alphard
