1996 Toyota Previa Supercharged Road Test - New Old Cars TV

It's October 1995. SUV sales are at an all-time high, making up 20% of new vehicle sales in the US. The minivan segment has blossomed with an overwhelming variety of options from Japan and America.

The Previa, which was once one of the premier minivan choices for buyers, is struggling to remain relevant with its relatively high price tag (roughly $5k higher than the equivalent Grand Caravan)

This didn't stop Toyota from making the Previa more appealing, as the company officially made the supercharged engine standard across the lineup for 1996. Toyota is even offering an "Extra Value Package" that saves buyers nearly $2,000 on desirable options

But is this enough to regain interest in this quirky people hauler? Or should Toyota just admit that the mid-engine design has failed and moved on already?

A thorough 2,300 mile road test reveals an answer that might surprise you

These were our impressions...

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Music Credits:

"Turbo Boost"
David Thomas
Reilly Kanda Music

“You Finally Found The One”
Performed by Rockie Robbins
Courtesy of MCA Records Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises

"On Point"
Teddy Mike

"Get Down"
JoJo Avery
Under license from Epidemic Sound

"Let Me See If You Can Dance"
Mark Sandell · Neil Watson
Red Hot Raves 2
℗ 1993 Cavendish Music Library

"Power Couple"
Falcon Dives
Under license from Epidemic Sound

"Catch Up"
Falcon Dives
Under license from Epidemic Sound

"Born in the 80s"
Falcon Dives
Under license from Epidemic Sound

"Electric Kids"
Falcon Dives
Under license from Epidemic Sound
Cavendish Music Co Ltd

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00:00 - Introduction

02:41 - Interior Overview

08:40 - Skidpad

14:30 - Road Test