Japanese minivans: specifications and reviews

Minivans from Japan have long been in high demand. They, like ordinary cars, are comfortable and characterized by increased comfort. Many even choose them as their homes, if due to some circumstances, there is no house or apartment.

The article will consider some of the most famous minivans of this country. All of them have long traveled along Russian roads. The most popular models were Mazda, Nissan, Honda, Toyota.

These machines are most often decorated with airbrushing and graffiti, they install unique tailpipes. Explain such actions can be the love of Japanese people for this kind of art.

Honda Odyssey

The car Honda Odyssey is made since 1995. Two variants are sold: with the right-hand drive and with the left-hand drive. When it was created, it was decided to orient the model to the American market. That is why all the technical characteristics correspond to the profile of the buyer.

The volume of the engine is 3.5 liters. Power - 248 liters. from.

Japanese minivans are popular due to their good technical characteristics. The Honda Odyssey model has an increased level of comfort. All consumers say that they fell in love with this car from the first seconds. The car is capacious, the suspension works perfectly, if the vehicle is loaded, then it goes just perfectly even off-road.

Toyota Estima

Japanese minivans differ in that they are made not only with the left rudder, but also with the right. The latter option, as a rule, is realized in models that are oriented towards the Japanese buyer. An example of such a car is the Toyota Estima. For the European consumer, the same model (with the left rudder) is better known as "Previa".

It is equipped with engines of 2.2 and 2.4 liters. The transmission can be either automatic or mechanical.

The minivan is capacious enough, it is clear from the reviews. Many people like that it is possible to comfortably and comfortably use a company of 8-10 people to reach their destination. Buyers note the stability, smooth movement, good work of the brake system, the engine does not make noise.

Toyota Verso

The first model was born in 2009. Thanks to the beautiful forms that give originality, potential buyers constantly pay attention to it. Japanese minivans always looked non-standard, but this breaks all stereotypes.

Up to a speed of 100 km / h the car accelerates in 10-11 seconds. The tank is designed for 60 liters. The engines are installed different: 2 and 2.2 liters. Both are 4-cylinder. Transmission in different trim levels can be either automatic or mechanical.

Reviews about the car are positive. People like the way he behaves on the road. The interior and exterior are pleasant to look at, so you do not want to change the design. If necessary, you can drop in at any salon to change any details. This minivan is easy and cheap to service.

Toyota Sienta

Some Japanese minivans are produced exclusively for the native buyer. "Toyota-Sisena" direct confirmation of this.

The engine is designed for 1.5 liters. The gearbox that works with this mechanism is automatic.

The first thing that buyers like all without exception is the bumper. After the new version of the car came out, it significantly changed, it began to look more aggressive and attractive. Technical characteristics do not suit everyone, but this does not mean that people do not like it. To drive a car is a pleasure. A calm, measured movement is what this minivan offers.

Mazda 5

Few Japanese minivans and minivans are able to "boast" a high level of speed. The Mazda 5 has a 146 hp engine. from. Someone is enough, some do not. The volume of the trunk is small - 426 liters, but if you fold the seats, then this figure increases to 1485 liters. In addition to the engine, there is an automatic gearbox for six stages.

Reviews in general are positive, but it should be noted that the speed of the car is gaining a little aggressively. Fans of fast and dangerous driving like the fact that the minivan easily adapts to different driving styles. Capacity is a separate issue, for which everyone puts the maximum mark.

Mazda Bongo Friende

Non-standard look Japanese minivans. With a run they always have a good deal, some ride for more than 10 years and do not change the car. It is roomy, especially when it comes to its height. Thanks to the rising roof, this vehicle looks very unusual and even strange. However, its technical characteristics justify.

The minivan is equipped with three types of engine (2.5 liters), which are equipped with automatic or manual transmission. The tank is designed for 65 liters.

In this car, many live if they are in constant traveling. A large number of people praise the car for its high mileage, good traffic and a sense of comfort that is created thanks to the beautiful interior.

Nissan Note

Japanese minivans with the left rudder are oriented for sales in European countries. And with the right are for the country of the Rising Sun. As a rule, such models are oriented only to the domestic market. Nissan-Know is known to the European buyer as a car with a left-hand drive, and this is not surprising.

In the first generation, this model was so fond of the consumer, that already later releases consolidated its position in the world market. The engine is designed for 1.2 liters, capacity - 80 or 98 "horses". Also produced is another variation of the machine with a diesel unit. This vehicle has a capacity of 90 liters. from.

In the reviews, people praise controllability, the ability to quickly accelerate, the good work of all systems. The interior and exterior are highly appreciated.

Nissan Elgrand

"Nissan-Elgrand" - the best Japanese minivan. The cabin accommodates up to 7 people. The engine is designed for 3.5 liters, it works on gasoline. This option is not very economical, so if necessary, you can give preference to another assembly. It has a 2.5 liter engine. Both options work with an automatic transmission on 5 steps.

Reviews about the car are positive. Everyone likes how powerful it is. The ability to gently enter corners is marked by most drivers. Very quickly accelerates, the mileage is quite impressive. Many people use the car for more than five years. Minivan excels at driving even on Russian roads.

Nissan Caravan

Many Japanese minivans, photos of which are in the article, make a good impression at the very beginning of the movement. "Caravan" is no exception. Reviews about the car differ in most cases with praise for excellent management, the machine's resistance to mechanical damage, and also often talk about how easy it is to gain speed. The car never shakes, the engine does not make a noise. The minivan is roomy, designed for large families, transporting goods.

Mitsubishi Delica

This minivan is considered legendary. The car is produced with both cargo and passenger bodies. The salon is designed for 8 people. The seats are transformed. Sliding doors.

The engines, which complete the car, are of different types: diesel, gasoline, turbodiesel. Transmission - mechanical, automatic and variator.

First impressions of all not so. However, as they write in the reviews, when you start the traffic, immediately the opinion about the car changes. He travels smoothly, coping with obstacles. Seats are soft and comfortable. The suspension works well, there are no complaints about it.