1995 Toyota Granvia review from UK and Ireland
"Pleasant, reliable, powerful and simple to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Pre-engaged starter motor, armature failing to rotate. Removed starter, dismantled and built up main contacts by soft soldering in ("sweating") 2mm thick copper sheet, two pieces 20mm by 7mm.
General comments?
Very comfortable and a delight to drive.
Auto gearbox is excellent, and with overdrive on the engine is doing only 2000rpm at 60mph. Incidentally maximum torque (213 lb/ft) is produced at 2000rpm.
Best economy I obtained was 42mpg on a 480 mile round-trip. Consumption around town is 22-24mpg.
The wide track makes the car very stable at speed but the only criticism I have of its driveability is the very large turning circle (3 point turns sometimes need to be 5 point!).
For a vehicle based on a van the Granvia is strong, robust, well built and practical.
Search for New and Used Toyota Granvias available in the UK
Click here to advertise your car
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Shogun |
| Date of Entry | 2nd July, 2009 |