Why The Mid-Engined Toyota Previa Is Weird And Awesome

MPVs/minivans are usually boring, but as Doug DeMuro explains, the Previa is no ordinary MPV...

31 Mar 2018

Today, we’re looking at a car that’s mid-engined, supercharged, and available in either rear or four-wheel drive. Sounds like some sort of super-exotic Italian supercar from the a few decades ago, doesn’t it? But, the object of Doug DeMuro’s latest quirk-finding quest is actually an MPV: the Toyota Previa.

But the Previa’s engine placement (it sits under the front seats, making toping up fluids…interesting) isn’t the only thing that’s weird about it. From weird air vents to odd styling touches, there’s plenty for Doug to get stuck into here…

Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.

Comments

Doug the type of guy to push the previa’s seats back and fourth.Jokes aside he is indeed a really helpful car reviewer

Man after watching this, I actually want one now.

Now I want one

I had a 1995 model that was as supercharged but rear wheel drive not 4wd. I pulled motorcycles on a trailer with it. It was an excellent mini van, with great cargo capacity too. My wipers were quiet, age may have played a part. It remains the only mini van my wife and I have ever owned.

Still better than an MR2

Whats wrong with MR2s?

You dont have to take apart half the mr2 just to change spark plugs tho

JakubGrzybacz

Thanks for tagging me 😃Actually, I’m surprised that he gave it 10/10 for practicality. I don’t think that moving driver’s seat in order to check oil level can be considered as something practical.