2003 Toyota Noah review from Botswana
"Why can't Toyota sell this vehicle in other markets?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The right sliding door sticks.
General comments?
This minivan is only manufactured for the Japanese market. Ours is a 2nd hand import from Singapore, and even there it had to be especially imported. All the documentation is in Japanese.
It's a great car, not as long as a Chevy Venture, but taller. It seats two adults and four children with ease, and can fill up all eight seats comfortably.
It accelerates well and still gets good fuel economy.
It is loaded with all the entertainment options. The kids like the DVD player.
The automatic transmission is very responsive.
It is based on the new Corolla, apparently, and is not much larger or thirstier.
Storage is clever, including a well under the floor in the back.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 45000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Land Rover Discovery |
| Date of Entry | 23rd October, 2008 |