Super TestCar reviews - Toyota - Tarago - GLi people-moverToyota modelsResearch Toyota Overview23 Nov 1990 A TRUE revolution in people movers. Toyota spent a fortune developing the US-designed egg-shaped second-generation Tarago, and it quickly became a symbol of the ambitious, cash-rich environment prevailing in Japan at a time just prior to a decade-long recession. Banishing any commercial vehicle commonality, everything about the Tarago II was not only all-new but also often devised exclusively for it. Like its mid-engine rear-drive platform, with its extended wheelbase, wide track and bespoke motor cantered low and away behind the driver for much-improved handling, stability, braking and refinement properties. This led to a single sliding-side door aerodynamic body that boasted far-more efficient packaging, liberating space for passengers and their luggage alike. It also brought with it a radical new dashboard design, a walk-through cabin and intelligent interior storage solutions. The base GLi made do with a cheaper five-link coil rear suspension in lieu of an independent rear end available on more salubrious models. All featured power steering, central locking and a radio-cassette player. This model enjoyed an unprecedented level of high owner satisfaction during the 1990s, and continues to be sought after today despite the introduction of 2000's all-new Camry-based front-wheel drive Mk3 variant. Model release date: 1 October 1990 to 1 August 2000 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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