Toyota Wish 2003-2009 used car review

The Toyota Wish is a small, zippy people mover that can carry up to seven in reasonable comfort.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Overall score , 3.6 out of 5

The good

Seating for seven, with an unusually spacious second row
Handy-sized people mover for the city

The not-so-good

Reliability issues with 2-litre version
No boot space with all seats in use
Little ventilation for rear seat passengers

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2007 Toyota Wish X

Price

$6,000 to $13,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

1.8-litre four-cylinder, 97kW/170Nm (claimed)

Transmission

CVT automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star JNCAP

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

8.6-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4550mm

Width

1695mm

Height

1590mm

Towing capacity

Unofficial: 450kg (unbraked), 1000kg (braked)

Turning circle

11.3m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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