Toyota Estima 2000-2006 used car review

The Toyota Estima is a spacious family people-mover.

Sam Domett

Expert reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.5 out of 5

The good

Adaptable seat layout
Space for a family
Reliable drivetrain

The not-so-good

Cramped third-row seats
Not easy to park
Only two child seat positions

Inside and out

On the road

Reliability

Safety

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2004 Toyota Estima Aeras

Price

$7,000 to $14,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.4-litre four-cylinder, 116kW/220Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

10-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4750mm

Width

1750mm

Height

1770mm

Towing capacity

600kg (unbraked), 1600kg (braked)

Turning circle

11.6m

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Sam Domett

Expert reviewer | Auto Media Group

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