Offered with no
major upgrades since 2006, the Toyota Tarago will be replaced by the Granvia in
Australia in the fourth quarter of the year. Unlike the older model, which was
an MPV, the new one is a passenger van, with a focus on luxury, based on the
same platform as the HiAce. It’s aimed at big families or corporate buyers, who
will have to choose between two trim levels, the base and VX, with seating for
up to 6 or 8 occupants.
The entry-level
model is well equipped, getting four individual reclining captain’s chairs with
armrests at the back, front and rear climate control, keyless entry&go,
dual side sliding doors and a new infotaiment system with Android Auto and
Apple CarPlay.
The Toyota Safety
Sense driver assist bundle is also standard, bringing Pre-Collision Safety
System with Pedestrian (day and night) and Cyclist (day only) detection, Lane
Departure Alert, Road Sign Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross-Traffic
Alert, Active Cruise Control, automatic high beams and so on.
Getting the Granvia
VX instead ensures a deeper level of luxury and comfort. This grade adds
quilted leather-accented upholstery, power adjustment for the backrest,
fold-out leg-rest, a heated second row in the eight seat variant and heated seats
all around in the six-seater – power operated sliding rear doors are included
as well. Models with seating for 8 occupants add a fourth row, with a 60/40
split bench.
