Reviews of Toyota Town Ace Rating: 4 out of 5 8 reviews found

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The Toyota Town Ace minivan was designed by a Japanese company in collaboration with Daihatsu. But at the same time, the development and production of the vehicle was entrusted to the latter enterprise. The truck has a rather boxy exterior silhouette, which was achieved by spreading the wheels at the corners around the engine located under the front seats, as well as creating a rather short front suspension. The exterior of the Toyota Ace leaves a rather contradictory impression, but despite this, the car has gained popularity in a number of Asian countries and in some regions of the Russian Federation.

General information about the vehicle

In general, the Toyota Town Ace truck has a rather unusual appearance. First of all, this is due to the fact that its power unit is not under the hood, but in the middle of the vehicle. The body itself has a fairly slight slope. This provides a fairly comfortable seating position, as well as decent visibility, which is slightly higher than other types of cars.

Loading and unloading luggage occurs quite quickly, which was made possible thanks to the large sliding doors located on both sides of the Toyota Town Ace. The manufacturer has ensured the correct height of both passenger seats and car sills.

The GL car type is recognized as the best configuration of the Toyota Town Ace model. It includes several significant features that other varieties of this machine do not have. First of all, it is worth highlighting the painted bumper, combined interior seat upholstery with several elements of fabric inserts, electric locking of all doors, as well as electric window lifts.

The Toyota Town Ice truck is equipped with seat belts, rear-view mirrors that provide visibility to the lower part, and a handrail that allows you to conveniently close the sliding door.

On-site inspection

The hood and windshield form an almost straight line, which has a beneficial effect on aerodynamics. Small headlights are supported from below by a powerful bumper of an original shape. Large foglights are built into it at the edges; they are covered with decorative protective grilles and surrounded by plastic glasses that cover the edges of the bumper and bump stop.

In case of minor “clashes”, for example, when parking, the plastic will take the blow, preserving the bumper itself, painted in a beautiful silver metallic.

The rear door lifts up and is held open by gas shock absorbers. It has a very large handle for easy opening.

There is only one sliding door to access the passenger compartment - on the left side.

The salon is very colorful. Velor is quite a cheerful color. Instrument scales are blue. The color of other parts of the interior is light gray. An unusual combination of colors, however, quite harmonious. On the driver's door trim, my attention is drawn to a black spot that houses three power window control buttons.

Yes, there is one feature here that is not typical of the vast majority of other cars: the glass of the side sliding door is lowered using an electric drive.

The cabin is very spacious. Thanks to the carriage layout, eight people can fit here (including luggage) comfortably. By the way, the seats fold easily, forming a flat platform on which you can sit for the night. Well, here’s a bonus: all seats are adjustable and have headrests. This will help you get comfortable on a long journey.

Another nice touch: the rear row seats (there are two of them, but they can accommodate three) can move back and forth relative to each other, which allows you to more widely vary the volume of the luggage compartment. And middle row passengers have access to climate control in the cabin.

The driver's seat is well equipped. Ergonomics are good, the seat is comfortable, and the driving position is close to optimal. There are no problems with visibility thanks to the very large exterior mirrors, large glass area and high seating position.

The instrument panel is more typical of a passenger car than a bus. Sitting behind the wheel, you don’t feel like you’re in a minivan at all. The instrument panel is quite informative: speedometer, tachometer, fuel level and coolant temperature gauges. The instrument scales are decorated with a blue stripe with orange divisions. The readability of instruments is excellent.

There is nothing superfluous on the center console: climate control, a CD receiver, a pocket for coins and the inevitable ashtray with a cigarette lighter.

The space between the driver and front passenger seats is free, since the automatic transmission lever is located on the steering column.

Technical characteristics of Toyota Town Ace Noah

The Toyota Town Ace Noah has become a new generation model of this type of vehicle. From 1996 to 2001, the 5th generation of the minivan was in production. But in 1998 there was a significant restyling of this car.

Toyota Town Ace Noah is a fairly compact vehicle, which inside has three rows of seats in one body volume. This type of Toyota minivan is distinguished by the fact that it has an increased level of impact resistance, a high degree of reliability and sufficient space for passengers inside the body. Toyota Town Ace Noah is even positioned by some drivers as an excellent option for a family holiday outside the city in nature.

Main technical points:

Analyzing the features of the Toyota Town Ace Noah, you can understand that the technical characteristics of this car cannot disappoint. For buyers, the developer offers two types of power units, which are turbodiesels. There are also all-wheel drive versions of the minivan, and models with 2WD drive.

Toyota Town Ice Noah has quite varied technical characteristics. But the appearance of each vehicle configuration is approximately the same. It features a large front bumper, several aerodynamic body kits that help significantly given the car's odd shape, and sliding sliding doors.

Make yourself comfortable!

So, sofa number one. It consists of two parts: one wide for three people, the second narrow for one. Each of the parts is mounted on separate slides, so they can be moved back and forth independently of each other. You can also independently adjust the angles of the backrests. The side single section folds down to provide access to sofa number two.

It can also accommodate three adults and consists of two identical parts. Each of them can also be moved back and forth and the back angle can be adjusted separately. In addition, the rear sofa can be folded in such a way that both halves stand at attention along the walls, and we get a huge cargo space, but with five passenger seats.

However, even with the rear sofa unfolded, we had enough space for all the necessary luggage: bags of food, a barbecue, a pot of marinated meat, a box of saxaul; there was also room for a tent. But a set of six folding chairs-chaise lounges and the same folding I had to leave the table at home. Not the boyars, tea, let's sit on the grass in nature.

Reviews from car owners

Motorists note that due to the fact that in Russia the production of light-duty trucks is practically undeveloped, the Toyota Town Ice truck is the best option - purchasing a Japanese analogue. The Toyota Town Ice car is quite well suited for this, both for its practicality and for its technical characteristics.

• The first thing domestic drivers pay attention to is the thickness of the body metal. It is quite small, which is why even a small application of force can leave a dent in the car, bending the outer shell.
• The technical characteristics of the Toyota Town Ice do not disappoint - the car accelerates quite quickly and easily. The performance drops a little when the car is loaded, but overall they are quite good.
• Toyota Town Ace is a truck that is well suited for the conditions of summer, spring and autumn in Russia. But taking into account the presence of only one stove in it, the question arises about the comfortable operation of the car in winter, when the air temperature can drop to -40 degrees Celsius.
• The speedometer of a vehicle is quite large, which is why the driver can easily navigate the speed readings and other data while driving. This significantly increases the level of security. Switching from first to second gear occurs at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour, if we talk about an automatic transmission.
• In the city, due to the size of the car, driving it is a pleasure. The car handles maneuvers well and can go in places where many other cars cannot do this under any circumstances.
• Also, some drivers note that the windows on sliding doors do not go down completely. This is some of the ideas of Japanese developers, which are not entirely clear in Russia.

Second restyling of the second generation Toyota Town Ace

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In its established form, the Toyota Town Ace dates back to this generation in 1988. We will not consider what happened up to this point. It was a small blown barrel-shaped “trailer.”

Many different engines were offered for it. The smallest petrol engine is the 4K-J with a displacement of 1.3 liters and a power of 58 horsepower. This engine was also installed on such Toyota car models as:

Another engine running on gasoline, but a little more powerful, is the 5K, its displacement reached 1.5 liters and its power was 70 “horses”. This powertrain could also be seen under the hood of the Lite Ace. An even more powerful gasoline engine is the 2Y (2Y-J/2Y-U), its power was 79 “mares” with a volume of 1.8 liters.

These engines were also installed on:

The top-end “gasoline” is the two-liter 97 horsepower 3Y-EU, which was also equipped with such car models from Toyota as:

There were also diesel power units, the 2C-III is a two-liter naturally aspirated inline-four with a power of 73 horsepower; in addition to the Ace family, such an engine was also installed on:

Its one two-liter “diesel” is the 2C-T with a displacement of the same two liters, but with a power of 85 “horses”; it was also installed on other car models from Toyota:

Third restyling of the second generation Toyota Town Ace

The model was updated in 1992, externally it was refreshed, making it more modern. The body lines have become smoother and calmer, new optics have been installed. The interior decoration was also redesigned, but less significantly.

There are some changes to the engine lineup. The petrol 4K-J was removed, as well as the 2Y-U sub-variant of the engine (2Y and 2Y-J remained). The diesel 2C-III had a version 2C (the same parameters) and one new “diesel” appeared - this is the 3C-T (displacement 2.2 liters and 88 “horses”). This engine was also installed on:

• Camry;
• Estima Emina;
• Estima Luc >Third generation Toyota Town Ace

The new generation came out in 1996. It was a new car, judging by its appearance. Little was seen from the old versions. There was a new semi-cab-over cab, a large front overhang and a completely new GOA (Global Outstanding Assessment) body design; it was safer than its predecessors; in general, the third generation was very impressive in terms of safety.

From the old gasoline engines, 5K migrated here, and two new gasoline engines appeared. The first of them is 7K (1.8 liters and 76 horsepower), this internal combustion engine was also found under the hood of the Lite Ace. The second new internal combustion engine is the 7K-E (1.8 liters and 82 horses).

This motor was also installed on the same Lite Ace that was just mentioned.

Of the old diesel engines, only the 2C remained in this generation, but an engine marked 3C-E was also added (79 “mares” and 2.2 liters of displacement), this engine was also installed on:

Journey through the cabin

I pretend that I don’t care about the seductive smell of beer or the “betrayal” of the front passenger. I focus on driving and studying the interior in detail. I feel like the captain of a small but richly equipped yacht. My “captain's bridge” is located high up, everything is clearly visible from it. Full speed ahead!

The gray plastic trim is successfully complemented by colorful soft fabric - it not only covers all the seats, but also decorates the door panels. By the way, electric windows are available not only on the front hinged doors, but also on the rear sliding doors. The instrument panel is uncomplicated, all its symbols are clear, and the dials please the eye not only with clear graduations, but also with a pleasant blue color.

On the left of the steering column sticks out a gearshift lever of a very intricate shape. On the center console there is a “weather in the house” control unit, an audio system and a convenient container for various small things. This is where I’ll probably end my journey through the Lite Ace Noah salon. After all, a beautiful landscape opens up outside the windows, it’s time to look for a place for a picnic.

With a slight movement of my hand I direct our tourist “liner” away from the asphalt. The group in the salon perked up and began making tricky remarks, saying, be careful on the bumps, don’t spill our beer.

But Noah overcomes several small bumps effortlessly, only slightly swaying his body. There is a larger bump ahead - I move the gear selector lever to the “L” position, add gas, and the car confidently moves forward, making its way between the trees to a sunlit clearing.

The journey is over, spread the blanket, take out the food, the picnic begins...

Konstantin BATSAZOV. Photo by the author

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Fourth generation Toyota Town Ace

These cars were released in 2008 and are still being sold today. The appearance acquired purely Japanese features, which are typical for the domestic market of this country. There are no fewer trim levels and versions of the model; the interior has been redesigned, adding comfort, which was already sufficient.

All the old engines were abandoned, now the car was equipped with one single gasoline internal combustion engine, which was called 3SZ-VE, its displacement was only 1.5 liters, and it could develop a power equivalent to 97 horsepower. It was also installed on such Toyota models as:

Fifth generation Toyota Town Ace Noah

At the same time, such a car existed. It was produced from 1996 to 1998. It was some kind of modified version. Under the hood there could be the already familiar 3C-T diesel engine, but with a power of 91 “horses”.

Of the gasoline internal combustion engines, there could be a 3S-FE (exactly two liters of volume and 130 horsepower).

The same engine could be seen on such Toyota models as:

• Avensis;
• Caldina;
• Camry;
• Carina;
• Carina E;
• Carina ED;
• Celica;
• Corona;
• Corona Exiv;
• Corona Premium;
• Corona SF Curren;
• Gaia;
• Ipsum;
• Lite Ace Noah;
• Nadia;
• Picnic;
• RAV4;
• Vista;
• Vista Ardeo.

Ship's equanimity

The pleasant hassle of getting ready is over, the tank is filled to capacity with diesel fuel, and we are already on our way. The first thing that struck me was the ship's composure of the Lite Ace Noah when driving on the highway. It feels like under the flat “deck” floor of the cabin there is not a car suspension, but an air cushion that almost completely smoothes out the asphalt waves.

At low speeds when driving on city streets, this effect is not as noticeable as on a country highway, when the speedometer needle approaches 150 km/h. And this is the case with a rather large minivan, almost a bus, with a 2.2-liter turbodiesel!

We had not driven even ten kilometers from the city when the distinct popping sounds of opening beer cans were heard behind me. These friends began the process of relaxing on the road. So my neighbor - the front passenger - decided to join their cheerful company and deftly slipped back between the seats. The floor between them is flat (the gearshift lever is located on the steering column) - I don’t want to walk around the cabin.

Restyling of the fifth generation Toyota Town Ace Noah

This car was sold from 1998 to 2001. Among the external changes, the new optics catches the eye. There were other updates, but they are minor. The 3S-FE petrol engine was transferred here from the pre-facelift model. At the request of customers, a “diesel” engine also appeared. It was 3T-TE (one of the modifications of the previously discussed engines). This power unit developed a power of 94 horsepower with a displacement of 2.2 liters.

The same version of the engine could be seen on such Toyota models as:

• Caldina;
• Carina;
• Corona Premium;
• Estima Emina;
• Estima Luc >Toyota Town Ace Truck sixth generation

This cargo version has been produced from 2008 to the present. Some experts believe that the car’s appearance resembles the Italian Fiat or Citroen of a similar period, but I think that this is a subjective opinion and nothing more.

The car is very practical and comfortable, the body is quite roomy.

Such a car is purchased both as a commercial vehicle and as an option for the home. This car is produced with one single 3SZ-VE gasoline engine, which has already been discussed above.

Technical characteristics of Town Ace, Town Ace Noah, Town Ace Truck engines

There are quite a few engines offered for the series, as can be understood from the table above. There is a choice among gasoline engines, and there are also diesel engines to choose from. All power units are reliable, like everything that Toyota produces, most of them are simple in their design and can be repaired independently without any problems, without having any specialized equipment or tools at your disposal.

Components for these motors are sold freely at affordable prices, due to the high prevalence of engines, in addition, you can always buy the required motor assembled, there are even offers for contract motors that do not have mileage in Russia, I’m glad that all this is also worth it relatively affordable.

We mentioned above that engines can be found very quickly, but we also emphasize that such a need arises extremely rarely, since most old Toyota engines are so-called “million-dollar” engines, of course, in the case of correct and timely maintenance of the power unit. For this reason, when purchasing a Town Ace, Town Ace Noah, Town, you should pay special attention to checking the engine, so that later you do not have to make serious repairs for the previous owner of the car, but at your own expense.

Comparing with "classmates"

This market segment is gradually becoming saturated. This is understandable - a universal mode of transport cannot remain unclaimed. But the Toyota Noah ($8,500)* still has few full-fledged “classmates”. On our streets you can only find Mazda Bongo Friende ($9,000) and Nissan Largo ($6,160). Close in spirit to our guest today is the Mazda MPV (no data).

* The average offer price is indicated according to the block of free private advertisements of the newspaper “Wheels” at the time of publication of the article

Evgeniy KARIMOV. Photo by Konstantin BATSAZOV

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