1996 Toyota Previa DX
All photo credits
- Photo: 1994 Toyota Previa LE in Winter White, front right, 08-16-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Previa (XR10) GL Front by M.rJirapat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Toyota Previa GL Automatic 2.4 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Rover 414 SLi & 1994 Toyota Previa GL by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Toyota Previa LE in Winter White, rear left, 08-16-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Toyota Previa DX is a 2.4-liter supercharged inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $24,738 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Previa measures 187.0 inches long on a 112.8-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,738 ($51,242 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2TZ-FZE 2.4L DOHC I4, supercharged, multi-point fuel injection |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19.8 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 187 in |
| Width | 70.8 in |
| Height | 68.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 33.1 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 61.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 64.6 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Toyota Previa DX with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota PREVIA.
15 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota PREVIA
Owner Complaints
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota PREVIA (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 TOYOTA PREVIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.