Minivans from Japan have long been in great demand. They, like ordinary cars, are convenient and are characterized by increased comfort. Many even choose them as their home, if due to some circumstances there is no house or apartment.
The article will consider some of the most famous minivans of this country. All of them have been driving along Russian roads for a long time. The most popular models were Mazda, Nissan, Honda, Toyota.
These machines more often than others adorn with airbrushing and graffiti, install unique exhaust pipes. Such actions can be explained by the love of Japanese people for this kind of art.
Honda Odyssey
Honda Odyssey has been in production since 1995. Two options are on sale: with a right-hand drive and with a left-hand drive. When it was created, it was decided to orient the model to the American market. That is why all the technical specifications correspond to the profile of the buyer.
Engine displacement - 3,5 liters. Power - 248 liters. from.
Japanese minivans are popular due to their good technical characteristics. The Honda Odyssey model has a high level of comfort. All consumers say that they fell in love with this car from the first seconds. The car is roomy, the suspension works perfectly, if the vehicle is loaded, then it goes just perfect even on impassable roads.
Toyota Estima
Japanese minivans differ in that they are made not only with the left wheel, but also with the right. The latter option, as a rule, is implemented in models that are focused on the Japanese buyer. An example of such a car is Toyota-Estima. For the European consumer, the same model (with left-hand drive) is better known as the “Previa”.
It is equipped with engines of 2.2 and 2.4 liters. The gearbox can be either automatic or mechanical.
The minivan is quite roomy, - this is clear from the reviews. Many people like the fact that it is possible in the convenience and comfort of a company of 8-10 people to reach their destination. Buyers note stability, smooth movement, good performance of the brake system, the engine does not make noise.
Toyota Verso
The first model was born in 2009. Thanks to the beautiful forms that give originality, potential buyers constantly pay attention to it. Japanese minivans have always looked unconventional, but this one breaks all stereotypes.
The car accelerates to a speed of 100 km / h in 10-11 seconds. The tank is designed for 60 liters. The engines are installed different: 2 and 2.2 liters. Both are 4-cylinder. Transmission in different trim levels can be either automatic or mechanical.
Reviews about the car are positive. People like the way he behaves on the road. The interior and exterior are pleasant to look at, so few people want to change the design. If necessary, you can call in any salon to change some details. This minivan is easy and cheap to maintain.
Toyota Sienta
Some Japanese minivans are produced exclusively for the native buyer. Toyota Sienza is a direct confirmation of this.
The engine is designed for 1.5 liters. The gearbox that works with this mechanism is automatic.
The first thing that customers like, without exception, is the bumper. After the new version of the car was released, it noticeably changed, began to look more aggressive and attractive. Technical specifications do not suit everyone, but this does not mean that people do not like it. Riding a car is a pleasure. Calm, measured movement - this is what this minivan offers.
Mazda 5
Few Japanese minivans and vans can boast a high level of speed. Mazda 5 has an engine with a capacity of 146 liters. from. This is enough for some, but not for others. Trunk volume is small - 426 liters, but if you fold the seats, this figure increases to the level of 1485 liters. In addition to the engine, there is an automatic transmission in six stages.
Reviews are generally positive, but it should be noted that the car is picking up speed a bit aggressively. Fans of fast and dangerous driving like the fact that the minivan easily adapts to different driving styles. Capacity is a separate issue for which everyone puts a maximum mark.
Mazda Bongo Friende
Non-standard look Japanese minivans. With mileage, they are always doing well, some ride for more than 10 years and do not change the car. It is roomy, especially when it comes to its height. Thanks to the rising roof, this vehicle looks very unusual and even strange. However, its technical specifications justify everything.
The minivan is equipped with three types of engine (2, 2.5 liters), which are equipped with an automatic or manual gearbox. The tank is designed for 65 liters.
Many live in this car, if they are in constant trips. A large number of people praise the car for its high mileage, good movement and a sense of comfort, which is created thanks to the beautiful interior.
Nissan Note
Japanese left-hand drive minivans are targeted for sales in European countries. And with the right, they are intended for the country of the Rising Sun. As a rule, such models are focused only on the domestic market. Nissan Nout is known to the European buyer as a left-hand drive car, and this is not surprising.
In the first generation, this model was so loved by the consumer that later releases consolidated its position in the world market. The engine is designed for 1.2 liters, power - 80 or 98 "horses". Another variation of the machine with a diesel unit is also available. This vehicle has a capacity of 90 liters. from.
In reviews, people praise manageability, the ability to quickly accelerate, the good work of all systems. The interior and exterior are commendable.
Nissan Elgrand
Nissan Elgrand is the best Japanese minivan. The cabin accommodates up to 7 people. The engine is designed for 3.5 liters, it runs on gasoline. This option is not very economical, so if necessary, you can give preference to another assembly. It has a 2.5 liter engine. Both options work with a 5-speed automatic transmission.
Reviews about the car are positive. Everyone loves how powerful it is. The ability to gently enter corners is noted by most drivers. It accelerates very quickly, its mileage is quite impressive. Many have been using the machine for more than five years. The minivan copes with driving well even on Russian roads.
Nissan Caravan
Many Japanese minivans, photos of which are in the article, make a good impression at the very beginning of the movement. "Caravan" is no exception. Reviews about the car are distinguished in most cases by praise for excellent handling, resistance to mechanical damage, and often talk about how easy the speed is. The car never shakes, the engine does not rustle. The minivan is roomy, intended for large families, transportation of goods.
Mitsubishi delica
This minivan is considered legendary. The car is available with both a cargo and a passenger body. The salon is designed for 8 people. The seats are transforming. Sliding doors.
The engines that come with the car are of various types: diesel, gasoline, turbodiesel. Transmission - mechanical, automatic and CVT.
First impressions are not very good for everyone. However, as they write in the reviews, when you start moving, the opinion about the car immediately changes. He rides smoothly, copes with obstacles. The seats are soft and comfortable. The suspension works well, there are no complaints about it.