1992 Toyota TownAce Super Extra 2.0 turbo diesel from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Unlike orthodox people carriers, but that is what makes them better

Faults:

When we first got it from import, it had a slight oil leak, now virtually cured with a tin of Wynns Stop Leak.

General Comments:

An excellent all round people carrier.

These cars are never going to be a racing car, but they are extremely comfortable, and have plenty of room for up to eight & luggage room as well.

The specification puts many newer cars to shame, with dual air conditioning, electric everything & even powered side & rear curtains.

Mine is a 4x4, although you can get a 2 wheel drive as well, but unlike a Range Rover I can take mine out of four wheel drive for normal use.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th December, 2001

26th Mar 2005, 20:17

Hey there.

I'm in the middle of Wyoming, USA, and am considering getting a Townace or a Masterace (whoever came up with that one really needs to revisit some WWII information-what a marketing nightmare in North America or Germany) with 4x4 and turbo diesel.

Could you tell me how your van has been doing and if it is a diesel or a gasoline model?

What kind of mileage do you get with it?

Thanks.

Russell.

12th Aug 2006, 11:15

Hey Russel in Wyoming, did you ever get your Toyota van? I live in MT and just recently discovered the Townace and would love to get my hands on one, but not sure how.

13th Sep 2006, 17:06

I have a '92 Townace Super Extra. I love it. Mine has a manual transmission. I only wish it had sliding doors on both sides & left-hand-drive. You can view it at cardomain.com.

29th Oct 2006, 21:09

I would LOOOOOOVE to get a townace- WHERE do you find them? more specific WHERE can I find one in the USA. any info would be great. thanks P*

1995 Toyota TownAce 2.2 turbo diesel from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Reliable comfortable people carrier

Faults:

One or two bits of the plastic trim inside have broken loose (screwed them back on now).

Otherwise no problems so far.

General Comments:

Excellent 8-seat people carrier, with room for luggage too.

Good air conditioning/heating.

Very easy to perform routine servicing at home.

General body style is a bit dated compared to modern MPVs, but it does have more room inside than most.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th September, 2001