The Toyota Noah

The Toyota Noah is big on space and storage cubbies, which makes this a great vehicle for family. Depending on your needs, models vary from five to eight passengers and have two sliding doors for easy access left from the left or right side. The Toyota Noah is a surprising blend of power and fuel economy in an MPV, which makes it one of the battery choices for family or taxi transportation.

 

Second generation Noah

Overview, Look, and Feel of the Toyota Noah

The Toyota Noah is the latest in a long line of reliable Toyota MPVs, including the TownAce and LiteAce. The Noah is still in the same class as the last LiteAce and TownAce models and sits in the middle of the MPV lineup. The HiAce is biggest, a full-size van, then stepping down in size is the Alphard/Vellfire. The Estima/Tarago/Canarado is a step above in luxury trimmings, but about the same size. Then the smaller Sienta comes in as a mini MPV. The Toyota Noah also has a sporty twin, the Voxy, which is lower to the ground and has a more sporty interior, while the Noah focuses more on driver and passenger comfort and luxury features.
Most iterations of the Noah are eight-passengers, but some are available without the third row of seats, which opens up a little bit of room for cargo. In order to accommodate up to eight passengers and cargo, the suspension is a stiff enough to keep from bottoming out over rough terrain but flexible enough to be comfortable on the road. The main attraction is ease-of-access with two sliding doors and lots of grip handles to assist entry and exit. You’ll also find convenience features like sliding and removable rear seats, extra storage under the floor in the rear, and a rear seat entertainment system separate from the front audio system to keep rear passengers, especially small ones, entertained.

 Driving Toyota Noah, you’ll note is actually powered well and a capable people mover, a good balance of performance and fuel economy. Still, this MPV is most definitely not a performance vehicle, so don’t expect it to take corners very well or accelerate like a sportster. That isn’t the reason you’re shopping for an MPV anyways. What you’re looking for is a vehicle that carries your whole family comfortably and without sucking up a lot of fuel. In this case, the Toyota Noah is probably one of the better choices that won’t disappoint with its wide range of features and options. Additionally, Toyota reliability is practically legend, which is why you’ll find Toyota vehicles, even older models, on every continent in the world save Antarctica.

Toyota Noah Competition
The Toyota Voxy is actually just a sporty version of the Toyota Noah, equipped with a lower and stiffer suspension. The Voxy is actually easier to get in and out of due to this lowering, which is great for the kids and the next time you have to take your grandparents to the store. Both models offer decent fuel economy, but the Noah you’ll find to be more comfortable with a softer and higher suspension.
The Honda Stepwagon is another great MPV, but doesn’t offer quite the comfortable ride quality as the Toyota Noah. Some drivers find the Stepwagon a little too noisy, as it doesn’t have the same amount of noise insulation as the Noah, but it does offer a little more power in exchange.
The Nissan Serena is a final option that often finds itself in comparison with the Toyota Noah, and has been around a bit longer. Many people find the Serena exceptionally roomy and versatile in seat arrangements.