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Toyota Picnic Estate (1997-2001) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3 out of 53.0

At a glance

Price new £15,840 - £19,115
Road tax cost £345 - £415
Insurance group 21 - 23
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 383 - 475 miles
Number of doors 5
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Affordable estate/MPV hybrid; reliable; nice to drive

CONS

Interior trim looks cheap

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

Toyota has commanded the heavyweight end of the people carrier market with the Previa since the early Nineties, but the Picnic midi-MPV only arrived in 1997. It’s a competent car whose six- or seven-seater layouts provide a practical solution for the family that’s too big for a medium estate car or a Megane Scenic. It was discontinued in 2001, and now looks dated against current models.