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Anyone ever have done this swap? Right now they are pretty cheap and can obtain one for about 2-4k. I also found out it came with 5 speed manual as standard. Perhaps we can swap out the 2.3L with a 4.0L. Here is more information about this classic van.
1991-97 Toyota Previa: Highlights
Previa minivans went on sale in 1990 as a replacement for the Toyota Van. Previa had either rear-wheel drive or permanently engaged 4-wheel drive (All-Tracs) and were offered in either Deluxe or LE trim. The only engine was a 2.4-liter twin-cam 4-cylinder rated at 138 horsepower. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard; a 4-speed automatic optional. The Previa's engine was mounted below the front seats, but tilted to one side in order to provide a flat floor. It's accessible through a panel in the floor or from underneath the vehicle. Fluid reservoirs and other vehicle service points can be reached by opening the hood. Four-wheel disc brakes were standard on LE models and an antilock system was optional. A sliding right-side door and a one-piece liftgate augmented the front doors.
Year-to-Year Changes
1992 Toyota Previa: Previa gains a driver-side airbag, knee bolsters under the dashboard, and a center high-mount rear stoplight, becoming the first minivan to meet all passenger-car safety requirements. Among other changes this year, antilock brakes become optional on Deluxe models as well as LE models.
1993 Toyota Previa: Only minor equipment revisions are made to the 1993 Previa.
1994 Toyota Previa: Toyota minivans add a standard passenger-side airbag and an available supercharged engine for '94. The LE S/C and LE S/C All-Trac models arrived in showrooms in the spring. S/C denotes models equipped with the supercharged version of the Previa's 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. It boosts power to 161 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 201 pound-feet of torque at 3600 rpm. Also, the previously available 5-speed manual transmission is dropped, meaning all Previas now feature the 4-speed automatic. Among the other changes this year are a new steering wheel, a pull-down strap on the inside of the rear liftgate, new front buckets seats with adjustable headrests, and a new front bumper and spoiler.
1995 Toyota Previa: The supercharged engine became available on the lower-priced DX model for 1995. This increases Previa offerings from six to eight.
1996 Toyota Previa: For '96, Previa is available only with the supercharged engine. As a result, the number of Previa model offerings shrinks from eight to four, with the DX S/C 2WD, DX S/C All-Trac, LE S/C 2WD, and LE S/C All-Trac making up the new lineup.
1997 Toyota Previa: Revisions designed to reduce engine noise and vibration are the main changes made to the Previa, as it enters its final year of production.
1991-97 Toyota Previa Road Test
Consumer Guide® is the only online source for comprehensive used-vehicle reviews. Our automotive editors evaluate a vehicle in ten important categories: acceleration, fuel economy, ride quality, handling, quietness, controls, front-seat room, rear-seat room, cargo volume, and overall value. The Consumer Guide® 1991-97 Toyota Previa road test gives consumers a quick snapshot of a vehicle's performance with pros, cons, and numeric ratings. Finally, we summarize the road test with our exclusive "Value for the Money."
1991-97 Toyota Previa Reliability
Consumer Guide's® editors help take the guesswork out of choosing a used vehicle with our reliability page. Our 1991-97 Toyota Previa reliability page includes common trouble spots, average repair costs, and NHTSA safety recalls. While no one can predict how reliable a used vehicle might be, it's nice to know what problems to look for and how much a typical repair might cost.
1991-97 Toyota Previa Prices
Consumer Guide's® used-vehicle price charts help you quickly narrow down the selling price for more than 500 used vehicles from 1990 to the present. Our 1991-97 Toyota Previa price charts allow you to calculate price based on condition, mileage, and equipment level.
1991-97 Toyota Previa Specs & Safety
Consumer Guide's® 1991-97 Toyota Previa used-vehicle review includes detailed specifications charts. Unique body styles are identified and key measurements include exterior and interior dimensions, curb weight, towing and payload ranges, and cargo volume. We also include engine specifications, fuel-tank capacity, and EPA fuel-economy numbers. Augmenting this Consumer Guide® information are NHTSA crash-test results.
1991-97 Toyota Previa Review
Check out the Consumer Guide® 1991-97 Toyota Previa comprehensive Full Review before you buy. Our expert auto editors have kicked the tires and slammed the doors on more than 2000 cars and trucks in the past decade. Our used-vehicle reports are the most complete in the industry. In addition to road tests, current prices, and detailed specifications charts we add repair costs, trouble spots, and safety recalls. Our road tests include real-world fuel-economy numbers, vehicle ratings, and overall value assessments.
1991-97 Toyota Previa: Highlights
Previa minivans went on sale in 1990 as a replacement for the Toyota Van. Previa had either rear-wheel drive or permanently engaged 4-wheel drive (All-Tracs) and were offered in either Deluxe or LE trim. The only engine was a 2.4-liter twin-cam 4-cylinder rated at 138 horsepower. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard; a 4-speed automatic optional. The Previa's engine was mounted below the front seats, but tilted to one side in order to provide a flat floor. It's accessible through a panel in the floor or from underneath the vehicle. Fluid reservoirs and other vehicle service points can be reached by opening the hood. Four-wheel disc brakes were standard on LE models and an antilock system was optional. A sliding right-side door and a one-piece liftgate augmented the front doors.
Year-to-Year Changes
1992 Toyota Previa: Previa gains a driver-side airbag, knee bolsters under the dashboard, and a center high-mount rear stoplight, becoming the first minivan to meet all passenger-car safety requirements. Among other changes this year, antilock brakes become optional on Deluxe models as well as LE models.
1993 Toyota Previa: Only minor equipment revisions are made to the 1993 Previa.
1994 Toyota Previa: Toyota minivans add a standard passenger-side airbag and an available supercharged engine for '94. The LE S/C and LE S/C All-Trac models arrived in showrooms in the spring. S/C denotes models equipped with the supercharged version of the Previa's 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. It boosts power to 161 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 201 pound-feet of torque at 3600 rpm. Also, the previously available 5-speed manual transmission is dropped, meaning all Previas now feature the 4-speed automatic. Among the other changes this year are a new steering wheel, a pull-down strap on the inside of the rear liftgate, new front buckets seats with adjustable headrests, and a new front bumper and spoiler.
1995 Toyota Previa: The supercharged engine became available on the lower-priced DX model for 1995. This increases Previa offerings from six to eight.
1996 Toyota Previa: For '96, Previa is available only with the supercharged engine. As a result, the number of Previa model offerings shrinks from eight to four, with the DX S/C 2WD, DX S/C All-Trac, LE S/C 2WD, and LE S/C All-Trac making up the new lineup.
1997 Toyota Previa: Revisions designed to reduce engine noise and vibration are the main changes made to the Previa, as it enters its final year of production.
1991-97 Toyota Previa Road Test
Consumer Guide® is the only online source for comprehensive used-vehicle reviews. Our automotive editors evaluate a vehicle in ten important categories: acceleration, fuel economy, ride quality, handling, quietness, controls, front-seat room, rear-seat room, cargo volume, and overall value. The Consumer Guide® 1991-97 Toyota Previa road test gives consumers a quick snapshot of a vehicle's performance with pros, cons, and numeric ratings. Finally, we summarize the road test with our exclusive "Value for the Money."
1991-97 Toyota Previa Reliability
Consumer Guide's® editors help take the guesswork out of choosing a used vehicle with our reliability page. Our 1991-97 Toyota Previa reliability page includes common trouble spots, average repair costs, and NHTSA safety recalls. While no one can predict how reliable a used vehicle might be, it's nice to know what problems to look for and how much a typical repair might cost.
1991-97 Toyota Previa Prices
Consumer Guide's® used-vehicle price charts help you quickly narrow down the selling price for more than 500 used vehicles from 1990 to the present. Our 1991-97 Toyota Previa price charts allow you to calculate price based on condition, mileage, and equipment level.
1991-97 Toyota Previa Specs & Safety
Consumer Guide's® 1991-97 Toyota Previa used-vehicle review includes detailed specifications charts. Unique body styles are identified and key measurements include exterior and interior dimensions, curb weight, towing and payload ranges, and cargo volume. We also include engine specifications, fuel-tank capacity, and EPA fuel-economy numbers. Augmenting this Consumer Guide® information are NHTSA crash-test results.
1991-97 Toyota Previa Review
Check out the Consumer Guide® 1991-97 Toyota Previa comprehensive Full Review before you buy. Our expert auto editors have kicked the tires and slammed the doors on more than 2000 cars and trucks in the past decade. Our used-vehicle reports are the most complete in the industry. In addition to road tests, current prices, and detailed specifications charts we add repair costs, trouble spots, and safety recalls. Our road tests include real-world fuel-economy numbers, vehicle ratings, and overall value assessments.