Toyota Picnic Estate (1997-2001) running costs and reliability
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Miles per pound (mpp)
Reliable fuel consumption data for comparison purposes is not available for this model.
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Fuel economy
A more stringent standard for fuel economy (WLTP) was introduced from September 2017, and this model was not required to undergo that test.
Its fuel economy measured under the previous test system was 29 - 36 mpg. However these figures are less likely to be achievable in real world driving and so should never be compared to another car's mpg which was measured under the newer, more realistic WLTP system.
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Similar service and parts costs to the 1994-2000 RAV-4. Insurance group is a reasonable 10, while fuel consumption is 31 mpg for the petrol rising to over 36 mpg for the diesel. Despite its age, Picnic continues to command quite high resale values, because it’s roomy, reliable and well equipped.
It’s an ageing design, but owners still report few problems, so long as it’s correctly serviced. Very good build quality; petrol engine is proven in RAV-4.
Ongoing running costs
| Road tax | £345 - £415 |
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| Insurance group | 21 - 23 |
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