New Toyota Estima (Toyota Previa)
Toyota is giving yet another facelift to
the Toyota Estima (Toyota Previa) this year, stretching the minivan’s life
further ahead in its third generation. A new report says
that the new facelifted Toyota Estima will become available to pre-order in
Japan in May 2016.
The front-end of the Toyota Estima will be changed to a great
extent with the upcoming facelift. The front-end will be inspired by that of
the Toyota Auris which itself received a facelift last year. Inside, the
instrument panel may be changed and there may be a 9-inch T-Connect
infotainment system with navigation.
There will be a major change in terms of
the engine options available. Like earlier reports said, the V6 engine won’t be
available post facelift in the Toyota Estima. Only the 2.4-litre 2AZ-FXE
four-cylinder engine that produces 170 PS/228 hp)and 224 Nm of torque
will be available.
The hybrid variant will continue being offered. The current
Estima Hybrid’s powertrain combines 2AZ-FXE engine producing 150 PS/147
hp and 190 Nm of torque with two electric motors. The 2JM electric motor
produces 143 PS/141 hp)and 270 Nm of torque, while 2FM electric motor
generates 68 PS/67 hp and 130 Nm of torque.
