why there is no toyota previa in the u.s.?

Answer 1

There used to be a minivan by Toyota called the Previa. Looked like a Norelco electric razor. i thought it was cool. Now they have the Sienna, so why would they have another minivan. I dont even recall the Sienna being sold as the Previa in Japan.

Answer 2

not sure will check - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Previa United States
In the United States, the Previa was sold from 1991 until 1997. It was imported from Europe to compete with Chrysler's successful Dodge Caravan minivan, and its twins Chrysler Town and Country and Plymouth Voyager. The Previa quickly became a common vehicle in the US, despite its relatively high price, poor fuel economy, and single sliding door. The mid-engine design proved to have a special weakness - the inability to increase engine size, which proved a significant problem as American drivers were used to having more power; the Chrysler models were sold with available V6 engines. Starting in 1994, Toyota solved this problem by adding a supercharger, bringing the engine power up to a competitive 160 hp (119 kW). The United States version of the Previa was discontinued after the 1997 model year, replaced by the more traditionally designed Camry-based Sienna. A few Americans have obtained the newer Previa model, but the U.S. restrictions against grey import vehicles are very strong

Answer 3

a wee consideration here. you do know there's more to putting a diesel into an otherwise petrol platform than just a motor swap, right? fuel delivery/filtration, computer, wire harness, prolly radiator and front spring/coil swaps too. new exhaust. prolly a host of minor engine bay peripheral *equipment* clearance issues to deal with. you're gonna be into this for way more than it takes to buy a good *like*, used previa outright. just some food for thought. and that's assuming *you* will do all the labor.

Answer 4

Oh there here, but , actually no # one most stolen van in L.A. Its mid engine and all the pulleys alternator, Power steering pump and air conditioner compressor is run from a front mounted drive shaft from under the vehicle to the front of the vehicle, and runs these t things separately, from the engine and to put spark plugs in you must remove passenger side-seat & floor to even get to them ,bad sales but a good van hard to work on but they are around

Answer 5

It was here in the early to mid-90s. The market at that time did play favorably to the rear-wheel drive minivan that's why the Ford Aerostar is extinct as well.

Answer 6

Another case of Toyota dumping substandard product that fails all safety and emissions testing on 3rd world countries

Answer 7

Bad US sales. There is another car having the same problem: The Smart Fortwo...

Answer 8

will not pass u.s emission laws .. plus theres no market for it in the states...

Answer 9

i no bout 5 people that have them