Toyota Roomy and Tank
Toyota launched the new Roomy and Tank
available exclusively in the Japanese market. Both the new models are offered
solely with a small 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, which
delivers 140 Nm of torque, a figure which Toyota says is more reflective of a
1.5-liter. This engine comes standard alongside a CVT transmission and can be
paired to either front- or all-wheel drive.
Given that both models are about moving people in
comfort, it's no surprise that the brand is at pains to point out some of the
key interior features. These include rear seats which can be moved forward by
up to 240 mm, allowing for four suitcases to be loaded into the cargo space
while still carrying five occupants.
Additionally, the rear seats can be reclined by up
to 70 degrees to offer occupants sleeping space. There's also walkthrough front
seats which makes ingress and egress between the front and rear seats very
simple.
The new Roomy and Tank include a 5-liter
removable center trash bin, a 4.2-inch TFT color display and a wide array of
storage spaces.
Also found within both models is a collision
avoidance assist system which has five key functions. It includes collision
avoidance brake assist, a line deviation warning function, an accidental-start
control component for forward and backward starts, collision warning for other
vehicles and pedestrians and finally, a system which notifies the driver that
the vehicle ahead has started moving forward.
Prices for the models range between 1.46 million yen
(US$ 14,200) and 2.008 million yen (US$ 19,600).
