Toyota Probox - A Small Commercial Wagon

Toyota Probox Wagon Review

Toyota launched Toyota probox in 2002, the car shares similar features of its previous generation. It was introduced in 1300cc and a 1500cc. The 1300cc is offered in two wheel drive and the 1500cc is offered in both 2WD and 4WD. Super intelligent 4 speed automatic (Super ECT) transmission is also available.


It is categorized as a small wagon. Mainly used as a commercial vehicle for transporting goods. It offers a very stable ride with its multifunctional nature of a family car as well as a business car.

 

Although it is not preferred by those who are interested in buying luxury car but it has a high demand in developing and under developed countries due to its dual use like it is a car that is used to transport goods and can be turned into a mini truck too with its spacious rear. Moreover the vehicle is very inexpensive compared to its practicality, comfort ability and roomy interior.


It is used as a right hand drive in Jamaica and Myanmar and as a left hand drive in Bolivia and Peru. It is a five doors and 4195 mm long commercial wagon with the capacity of accommodating 5 to 6 people at a time. The headlights of the van are enveloped in crystal material.

 

The Interior And Exterior Features

The interior features include Air Conditioning, power Steering wheel tilt and power windows. The exterior features include UV cutting glass, ABS (antilock brake system), and privacy glass. Optional features are Rear fog lamp, front fog lam, rear wiper and front spoiler. The available colors are black mica, white, silver metallic, champagne metallic and dark blue mica metallic.


Safety Features

There are airbags available for the driver as well as the passengers. Other Safety features include Rear ELR3 point seat belt, side impact bar, centralized door lock, Fourth limited front seat belt and front seat pretensioner seat belt.


Pros And Cons Of Toyota Probox

There are a number of merits for which people prefer to buy the Toyota probox. It is equipped with the technology VVTi, Variable Valve Timing with intelligence for enhancing the engine performance. It has the capacity of loading 400 kilogrammes and therefore it is also promoted as a “work horse”. It is also available with rear shock absorbers.

 

It is not a guzzler. With a 1,496 cc petrol engine, it can run miles away with a very little fuel consumption. Toyota probox is also famous for the availability of spare parts and easy to maintain nature. The astonishing feature is that it can use the spare parts of the other cars as well.


Since the car has a soft material used for the exterior, it has a vulnerable body. Therefore if you are planning to buy a used one Toyota probox, it is wise to get it inspected by a professional mechanic from the dents to the interior and engine of the vehicle. If one is not obsessed with the appearance of the car and rather interested in the performance and fuel efficiency, the Toyota probox is the right choice for you.

 

One of the reasons of its popularity is that it is considered as a cheap source of transport for the village people and therefore there are numbers of Toyota probox found in the village than in the city area.

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