Toyota Estima 2006-2016 used car review

The Toyota Estima is a safe and reliable people mover. There are few better vehicle choices for a large family.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.5 out of 5

The good

Spacious and comfortable for large families
Good luggage space even with all seats in place
Reasonable fuel use

The not-so-good

Reversing cameras a must - though not standard
Engine struggles with a load on board

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2012 Toyota Estima X

Price

$8,000 to $28,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.4-litre four-cylinder, 125kW/224Nm (claimed)

Transmission

CVT automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

9.2-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4795mm

Width

1800mm

Height

1750mm

Towing capacity

600kg (unbraked), 1600kg (braked)

Turning circle

11.4m

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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