You can't really make a minivan cool-looking, but at least Toyota gives it a shot with its domestic market models. Think this would sell in the U.S.? Yeah, probably not. -- Ed Hellwig, Senior Editor Inside Line
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iancar says:
11:47 PM, 10/24/07
If you want to pay 35,000 USD to 45,000 USD for it, it may happens. This is Japanese version of "Escalade" (celebrity and business cruisers)
dalaw says:
12:05 AM, 10/25/07
it might sell in the US. and pick up where the Chevy Astro left off. If Toyota does bring it here, Nissan won't be far behind with the Elgrand.
m6vx says:
04:14 AM, 10/25/07
Uh.... people don't drive minivans for the looks, they drive them for the practicality.
tooslow says:
08:07 AM, 10/25/07
Many people need practicality, but why does that mean it has to be boring?
I'm stuck with a minivan and foresee one for a long time.
I just wish for once they were made for people who CAN drive and want a little style. My current minivan, I feel like there's no reason to clean it ... and that's sad.
dtmh says:
09:33 AM, 10/25/07
sorry, but I don't own a minivan and would not have wanted one......
until I saw this fricken cool van. make it toyo
estreka says:
08:00 AM, 10/26/07
Of course Toyota wont make it. It's got excellent visibility.
ateixeira says:
11:47 AM, 10/26/07
Guys, this is a concept, it's going to inspire the next Sienna, I bet.
I hate the chrome grille and the profile looks too much like the old Ford Aerostar.
I do like the interior touches. Captain's chairs are popular now, this just goes the next step.
Tone it down a bit and this would make a good Lexus minivan, based on the next-gen Sienna.
sulev says:
07:25 AM, 10/30/07
ateixiera:
it is not a concept, actually, this car is known as the Toyota Alphard in many parts of Asia. It is not only sold in JDM. A very upscale minivan I must say, I've been in one..
danzel27 says:
09:06 PM, 05/20/08
Probably yes! Minivan are cool. Only those simple or practical people who can appreciate that kind of a car. According to Gianlucafavaloro's insights, every car enthusiast want to own a sports wagon or a hybrid car or even a minivan.