Used Toyota Granvia

The Toyota Granvia was introduced by the Japanese car manufacturer in 1993. It continued production up to 1997, when a slow market caused it to be the subject of lowered interests. The Granvia is as basic as basic can come. Looking into the interior of the MPV, it can be easily seen that this particular model was designed after the Toyota Hi-Ace Commuter, which was the base model of the series. Although having a somewhat “economy” ambience in the interior, it is surprisingly spacious and comfortable. What the Granvia lacks in luxury and features, it makes up with comfort and space. Indeed, the Granvia offers a lot of head and legroom, especially for those tall passengers. Having three rows of seats gives a lot of room for a small baseball team or an entire basketball team. Folding down the second and third row seats means that storage capacity for luggage, groceries, and yes, even furniture, is virtually doubled. The seats are as basic as the next MPV. Featuring a fabric upholstery and ordinary cushioning, these were clearly designed for the owner who prefers practicality over luxury. Despite being basic, the seats are comfortable enough for long trips and may even accommodate a medium-sized person lying down for all-night travels. This MPV model comes with a powerful 3.0-liter, 4-cylinder diesel engine, which is capable of pushing the vehicle in speeds of up to 130 kilometers per hour. This can be easily done by the MPV on the highway, even with a full load. Its 4-speed automatic transmission also allows comfortable driving on long trips since the driver will not have to fiddle around for the clutch and the stick shift. All he has to do is concentrate on the road and keep his foot on the brake. The suspension of the Granvia is also sufficient for its size and capacity. Having a low rise elevation, the center of gravity is significantly lowered, making road trips more stable, especially during turns. Despite having a high roof, the MPV is less likely to tip over, except when making 90-degree turns at 120 kilometers per hour. However, just for the sake of discussing it, the MPV comes with sturdy roll bars, which mean that even if the vehicle turns turtle, the passengers will always be safe and snug inside the cabin, provided that they have their seatbelts on. Coming with the basic amenities of an MPV, such as power windows, power brakes, sound system, and air conditioning, the used Toyota Granvia is still the ideal MPV for the family who likes to travel in comfort and safety without the bling.