The Raddest Minivan Ever Built - Toyota Previa All-Trac!

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I just bought the coolest minivan ever made, a Toyota Previa All-Trac. A mid-engined, all wheel drive minivan? Room to seat seven, with swiveling seats and an insanely futuristic dashboard? A design that’s shaped to look like a giant egg? Yes please! Together let's discover what makes a Previa so rad!
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[@jeremyramirez9150]

Its awesome that he's like a poor mans Hoovie 😀. Much more relatable lol.

[@ZoomZoom81]

Hoovie is no longer the old Hoovie we used to know and love. He's got more supercars and luxury cars than most millionaires

[@JP-it9ie]

Yes! Hope he will be relatable when times go on. So much fun to watch cars I can actually afford.

[@petescarport]

Honestly love hoovie but Ethan's editing skilss are on a different level and he is still just as good on camera if not better

[@RetroCarsForever]

@@ZoomZoom81 Hoovie IS a millionaire. And likely always was.

[@JustcallmeGnarly22]

Was just thinking the same thing. Hoovie used to be like this but now just buys super cars and old luxury cars.

[@BlakeFoster050]

“Babe wake up, Ethan just bought a Previa”

[@jefferysmith3930]

The design of this has aged remarkably well. It still looks modern inside and out. As a 20 year old college student I was just wowed by this van. Toyota had set up a display one day at my community college with the then new Previa and a 2nd gen. MR2. I loved them both equally. Very unique engineering. I worked in a Toyota dealership in 2000. Most of the techs didn’t like working on them back then. I recall Those S.A.D. Auxiliary Prop shafts were prone to wearing out and were expensive to replace. But for $1500, how can you go wrong? And an All-trac no less. Cool.

[@DF-yp2nu]

My friend and his family are on their second Preview. They bought their original one in 1992, had it till 2017. They sold it. Their mom missed it so much not even a year later they bought another from California. Made a vacation out of it to go get it, and drive it 1000 miles home. All sight unseen lol. Previas rock.

[@baselhs]

The drivetrain of the Previa might be strange for people in NA market but for people from other markets who are used to japanese vans is normal such as the Toyota HiAce which is rear wheel drive and the engine is under the seat.

[@alanmay7929]

Same with the Toyota coaster a 30 seats bus

[@revchucksantiago9213]

Nissan homey(caravan) as well.

[@802Garage]

There is one of these in my area and it just drove by my house last week. Very cool!

[@HelloRoad]

Nice!!!

[@RetroCarsForever]

Dude, this was a REALLY great episode. Just from a video craft/pacing/hosting perspective, you've really raised the bar. Super enjoyable, nostalgic, and informative. The fact that it starred one of my fave weird minivans was just a solid bonus!

[@HelloRoad]

Thanks man, really glad you enjoyed it!! :) :)

[@LEllis-ui3lx]

Man sttu

[@MrRensan404]

A car designed way ahead of its time even in terms of coefficient of friction and engineering innovation. Thanks for featuring this unique vehicle. I have one that I still use to this day with 275k miles and still going strong.

[@solstar4778]

The forerunner 83-84 Toyota minivan had all the like features before the Previa except under powered + built in refrigerator/freezer !

[@siamiam]

these were pretty neat vans, still see them on the road today. i wanted a rwd sc one for a long time but in my state they were impossible to find since just about everyone was awd im most impressed that the van fit in that enclosed trailer . the supercharged ones actually got better fuel economy that art work was eggcellent

[@mystikalecho]

i currently own two Toyota Estima 2007 and 2008 models. always get compliments, friends and family love the flexible seating arrangements. Can be turned into either 7 seats or 4 seats limo style. i use 4 seat configuration as my personal mobile lounge while waiting for traffic to die down :)

[@donnyboyi1615]

Hi ethan, In australia we call these torago vans a wombat after an australian marsupial, cheers from down under.

[@btrdangerdan2010]

If I ever have children, the Toyota previa would be my choice.

[@StaggerLee68]

"I Am A Child" - Neil young. kid-less and loving my Previa.

[@carsandtopgear]

Fun fact, one of the conference room at Toyota’s US HQ is named Previa.

[@HelloRoad]

Oh nice!!

[@josezavala1518]

I pay 1400 for my van 1993 toyota previa I'm 2 owner super clean everything works good vehicle I love it

[@StaggerLee68]

Life is mo betta in a Previa.

[@WookieDrives]

Ethan out here living every hooptie-lover's dreams.

[@HelloRoad]

Trying my best

[@mr.bnatural3700]

I have a 1992 AWD Previa with only 122,000 miles on it. It's the best condition Previa I have seen here in the midwest. Sadly I haven't driven it more that 5000 miles in 8 years. Every time I drive it I say "why am I not driving this? This is a great car."

[@howardcopestake1036]

We have owned a Toyota Previa CDX since 2000 bought new we put nearly 200,000 miles travelling across Europe from the eastern German border to the Atlantic coast of Spain and from Scotland to the toe of Italy and even over to Istanbul and back numerous times, when the engine block finally]gave up the ghost in 2021 we immediately replaced it with a second hand Previa that had a lot fewer miles and was 3 years younger, it continues to serve us very well with our yearly drive from Cambridge to Croatia and has never failed us even servicing is reasonably priced Nearly all the parts are Renault or Citroen compatible, we love the comfort and when we had two dogs travel was a dream with both dogs having as much room as is needed

[@kane8058]

The Previa and the APV's were the best Minivans ever

[@mexicanspec]

I never bought one of these when I was buying and selling cars. Considering the engine is under the drivers seat, I always thought if it threw a rod, your future as a father would be in danger.

[@HelloRoad]

Well I don't want any more kids, so...

[@jonp9654]

You are sitting on and in an egg. But the interior is still, ahead of its time

[@adamfischer6768]

Love the stance of this vehicle!

[@ZarzTV]

Known as Tarago in Australia. They were everywhere! My parents had an 1987 tarago then a 1994 one. I owned a 1989 one ( with the factory “fridge”) and then a 1996 one. One of the most comfortable cars I’ve ever owned. Wasn’t super quick but definitely no slouch, I never had issues joining traffic on the freeway/highway on ramps either. I did feel like a shame when they went to front wheel drive in the late 90’s but they were V6 then and the third row seats folded away under the floor. I miss mine, not only a great family car but was a great band van too. Currently contemplating if I can get an imported 2018 Estima because I like these things that much.

[@pabloszabo5996]

nice I used to own a previa built in Japan cannot go wrong men toyota always built quality around the world

[@chaahmongcyclist1066]

We had this one but only RWD and owned and abused over 20yrs and sold off with 445k original everything miles. I hate my 2011 Odyssey and want this car again! Love the “Jurassic park roof mirror” altho it died and had to be manually opened 😂..

[@sascharai1335]

I think 1980s-90s Toyota was willing to take more risks. They launched Lexus, purchased Daihatsu, aside from the Previa, there were cars like the Supra and the MR2, those were some good years to witness

[@joskjj3625]

Such an awesome van, man you struck gold with this purchase

[@HelloRoad]

It's gooooood

[@DaveSchrenk]

Didn't the original Toyota van have an engine under the cabin? I remember you'd have to pop the seat to check the oil. Amazing they made a vehicle so well with such engineering compromises.

[@HelloRoad]

Yes! Just seems weird that they decided to stick with it!

[@kelleycondon6504]

Had one i bought with 278000 miles that my mom now drives with over 300000 miles on it (91previa le) got another just the other day 182000 miles on er and boy is it just as sweet as i remember

[@jacobfleming565]

You should repaint that black trim it'll make the car really pop.

[@sweetbabysean]

That thumbnail is CHOICE! I have a Previa camper!

[@HelloRoad]

😀😀😀

[@kippaseo8027]

BTW They still make and sell the Toyota previa overseas or at least they did as of a couple years ago. The American market Need it a minivan with not only V6 power but one that didn't crush its front passengers in a crash. When I visited Australia 7 or 8 years ago they were everywhere. Do you not remember the Toyota Van sold throughout the 1980s? This was just a redesigned version

[@HelloRoad]

I test drove one of the older Toyota vans many years ago. This is certainly similar in philosophy :)

[@patrickmason6971]

Personally I’m more of a Mazda MPV guy but this is cool as well!

[@HelloRoad]

I've been looking for a nice 4WD MPV for ages!

[@wadeharder195]

Ethan I hope you see this. On Facebook marketplace, I’ve found a 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX with both a notchback AND A SPORT BACK. It’s in Spanaway Washington and you need it. Listed for only $1,300, a 0 mile NOS trans has been put in and many other fixes have taken place. It looks absolutely beautiful for 1,300 bucks. Please get it, I beg of you.

[@georgekostician3229]

Now all he needs is a 1990 Pontiac trans-sport and put it Head to head with the Toyota

[@HelloRoad]

Yesssssssssss

[@eddieg-unit4093]

I want to see @Boostedboiz engine swap this with a turbocharged Honda motor 😂 Great video!

[@JoseMartinez-jw2dy]

I think weird cars are just so cool, because all car brands looked diferent and unique, and now all look the same

[@hiaceadventurevan3929]

You need to check out the early 90s Toyota Hiace. Crazy weird and fun

[@howebrad4601]

Front visibility is a lot like the Gm Dustbuster vans

[@j6282]

The movie carpool comes to mind

[@racingfortheson]

Anyone in East Texas want 2 of these? Supercharged, AWD and one has the huge sunroof. Look the van but don’t have time for the project.

[@cazgerald9471]

The raddest minivan ever built? That would be the Mitsubishi Delica.

[@Yuaaaur]

Previa? That’s a Tarago mate, carries fobs to church on Sundays and to the local KFC joint every other day

[@HamHockLV]

Just subscribed to the podcast and checked out the store, and while I dig the NUMMI shirt, I'm dying for a Twin Cam Nova T.

[@HelloRoad]

Thanks for subscribing! I am working on a Nova Twin Cam shirt. Hope to have one in the next couple weeks!

[@junnel8578]

I love the look of this van. But here in ph we didn't get this rad van model original lhd...just converted ones from japan with no manual trans option. 😭😭😭

[@tonycrusader777]

these had the mr2 superchargers find one and you are set

[@occasionsphoto]

a neighbor has one in pristine condition with "rad" tag

[@HelloRoad]

Sweeeeet

[@jeremysomeone]

First minivan with dual doors was VW bus.

[@williamsinger4124]

This makes me want to watch the Tom Arnold movie carpool

[@SeanFitzpatrick693]

Dream build: Previa body dropped onto a 21’ Sienna

[@SeanFitzpatrick693]

Bonus: S10 bullbar “braces” to counteract missing crumplezone.

[@patrickmason6971]

12:46 theres 3 R107’s

[@HelloRoad]

Haha yep! I'm pretty sure he actually has more than three!!

[@budget-adventure]

Okay so first how do you see a egg with this more than any other 90’s van including the dodge caravan? Secondly it’s a Japanese build which was exported to America, Australia and a lot of Asia it was exported to America but would never compete with the local market. They are a great bullet proof van and a testimate to Japanese car building.

[@Microjoey02]

"More weird, more weird!"😂

[@HelloRoad]

🎉

[@MrEvodio65]

Still a beautiful minivan.

[@asapbeven]

What’s that song at @15:25 ?? I couldn’t find it😩

[@HelloRoad]

It's "Icing" by Geographer :)

[@animal579]

WHY THE HELL DONT MANUFACTUERS MAKE THE INDICATOR COLUMNS LIKE THAT ON EVERY VEHICLE?!?!?

[@350TPI]

I love these so much. I want one with the dual sunroofs. Nice find!

[@350TPI]

Just a follow up to my comment from 2 years ago that i know no one will ever see but i finally got my Previa with 2 sunroofs and the quad captains chairs. Its a low mileage 93 LE (no supercharger though). It was owned by older people it's entire life and was always garaged. It's absolutely beautiful inside and out. So glad i finally got one of these!

[@georgekostician3229]

And can we get some Grand Prix turbo shirts too that I would buy

[@HelloRoad]

Good idea! Working on some new designs...

[@georgekostician3229]

@@HelloRoad YAY😍😍

[@BernonCars]

Hell yeah!!

[@nefflz]

Just discovered. I like your style :-)

[@HelloRoad]

Thanks for checking out the channel! :)

[@ejstreasurehunting6627]

Well now you can say you own a super car. (Sort of.)😂

[@HelloRoad]

Hahaha yep.

[@M364A]

I watched the premiere and hope hello road will reply with a thanks

[@HelloRoad]

Yeah! Thanks so much for watching!! :) :)

[@MrRedsi]

Still have it?

[@HelloRoad]

No, I sold to a friend. Here's an update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKnXmJ1uh8p7p7c

[@ishouldgetalif3]

ah yes, Clown Core

[@HelloRoad]

🤘🤡🤘

[@Torsee]

Nano Nano! Shasbot! Mork

[@alho6131]

I have owned 7 AMC Gremlins the supreme HATCHBACK one i built to 370 hp @ 10,580 rpm independent coil over rear suspension that Ate most "muscle cars"

[@TheJbgo]

Bought my 92 All Trac in 2010 for $2600. It is at 218K and starting to make a whirring sound at high speeds. I am so upset!

[@StaggerLee68]

It may just be the oil reserve unit kicking in sometimes, make sure it's topped up under the front bonnet, passenger side. Many Previa owners have searched for that fan-like sound, some kick on more randomly than others but if that's it, it's harmless. Good luck!

[@williamlovely450]

engine is under the passengers seat

[@shepshepherd]

I used to hate the styling of the Previa when it first came out. 30 years on, I think it looks really cool :)

[@rightlanehog3151]

Ethan, I think the Oldsmobile Silhouette looked even more radical while offering none of the reliability.

[@HelloRoad]

Haha!

[@robertzoch122]

“It’s the Cadillac of minivans!”

[@DragPakMerc]

Never thought I'd say it, but I miss those old Dustbuster vans.

[@michaelkrenzer3296]

@@DragPakMerc They make excellent racecars...well, they do after you fix all the 90's GM WTF stuff.

[@Jag-leaper]

Laughs In bullet proof 3.8

[@MrRensan404]

I am an original owner of a 1993 Previa LE with 275,000 miles and it still is going strong! I like the innovative engineering that went into it that you very well described. They don’t built them like this anymore and that’s why to me, it’s a keeper.

[@StaggerLee68]

Best spaceships ever built by earthlings.

[@metalpunk1234]

Especially with the and and rwd option, it sure is a hell of a keeper, my aunt and uncle had one, I just regret not asking them how much they would sell theirs.

[@CrossingRover]

This is unironically one of my dream cars. My cousins had one growing up and it served faithfully from 1994 to 2016 when it was hit by a drunk driver. It never needed anything besides wear items and oil changes. We took it on so many road trips, adventures, and general childhood memories. When we all went on a family trip to Georgia, we took this sucker off road with 2 adults, 4 kids, and a dog bouncing around inside. My family on the other hand had a boring Chrysler Grand Caravan and a Plymouth Voyager that were nowhere near as futuristic. Theirs was the exact same color and everything (broken front cupholder included). If you ever decide to sell this one I hope you let us viewers know so I can have a chance of buying it.

[@ui1383]

Nice! I agree with you in most of it, it's also one of my rare dream cars because of its awesome capabilities considering its era and still today, one of my friends from college used drive one back then but he just let me see the engine bay so I never got a chance to drive it. I only differ from you about the Caravan/Voyager, my dad used to own a '99 or '00 (I think) one about 12 years ago when I still lived with them, such good memories with that van my brother and I used to take it without permission lol it was really fun to drive, maybe you say it's boring because you know the Previa well and compare them.

[@bradleytaylor6512]

Selling one now

[@hullinger]

I'll stand up and testify that the Previa has alway been one of my most favorite minivans. There, I said it, and I'm not ashamed of it either.

[@cbh148]

Many fathers felt the minivan’s resemblance to a suppository was appropriate.

[@RobertNES816]

You gotta find a late 80's Camry All-Trac as well.

[@HelloRoad]

yesssssssss

[@jkhuv87t53]

I love that generation of camry

[@RobertNES816]

@@jkhuv87t53 Me to. My Dad had a 91 Camry DX sedan, 15 years later it became my first car. BUT he almost got an 89 Camry All-Trac lol. At the time he was deciding to buy new or pre owned and went with a new one unfortunately.

[@gordythecreator]

Dammit! Memory don't fail me now. Lifted camry? With knobbies?

[@terbennett]

Awesome vans. I've owned 4 of them. I'd buy them again but they are getting harder to find for sale in good shape. The vans are out there, but owners don't usually want to get rid of them because they are so reliable. I saw one with 794k miles on it with original engine and transmission and there was a member on Toyota Nation.com forums that had one with 840k miles on it

[@StaggerLee68]

There is a legend of a German with well over a million miles on the original engine. I'm on 240k and it's just getting warmed up it seems. Yes, it took me a while to replace my first one, needle in a haystack for well kept LE/SC anymore. I got luuuuuucky to find this one. Stoked.

[@terbennett]

@@StaggerLee68 That is awesome! Take extra care of that. The S/C models tend to suffer from neglect. Most owners are unaware that the superchargers need servicing too. Make sure to have the supercharger oil changed. I bought one S/C model, but the rest were N/A models because of this. I'd ask the sellers about replacing the supercharger fluid and they had no idea what I was talking about. I'm talking about vans that had engine oil, tranny, and diff services done. When I found one that was serviced,, I bought it. SC14 supercharger are expensive to replace.

[@StaggerLee68]

@@terbennett Supercharger completely redone right before I bought it, mechanic family and well cared for. i had given up trying to find a good one. Scored a great one in the end, Cheers.

[@terbennett]

@@StaggerLee68 That is awesome! Congrats on that one!

[@MrRensan404]

I have a ‘93 Previa with 275K miles and it still runs good. Never failed to pass a smog check required every two years in our state. Glad to know that it can go way up to 840k miles. That’s a long way to go.

[@JaceD4V1S88]

i have a 94 awd previa, 306k miles and still goin strong

[@JaceD4V1S88]

so i know i commented a year ago but came across this vid again...he's at 331k now and still goin

[@ralphlazio505]

I live in Southern California. Hispanics love this thing. Some in good shape; some completely “hoopty”; but still running.

[@bmcshane80]

These were called a Toyota Tarago here in Australia, my parents had one in the early 90's

[@ugh_adam]

This might be my favorite video yet! I demand to see all the "More Weird" takes you had to do 😂

[@HelloRoad]

Thanks man!! Haha you probably don't want to see any of my outtakes... 😆

[@hvacrmike]

I had 2 1991and a 1997 supercharged. Most of the front end noise comes from worn out sway bar bushings. Learned that the hard way, Wasted a lot of money on struts and strut bushings

[@HelloRoad]

Thanks for the tip.

[@bactanite]

I spent a lot of hours in valet parking in the 1990s and the monotony of normal cars could get boring, but I would always get excited at driving the weirdest car of all, the Toyota Previa. I just wished there were more Previas.

[@StaggerLee68]

We're still out there charging around. And yes, they drift quite well, ha.

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

I owned one, it went just shy of a million miles. Mine was rwd with a stick.. If your coupler on the sads is rotted, bmw makes one that with a little modification will fit, I won't lie, maintenance is rough on these..

[@HelloRoad]

Wow that's a ton of miles! Thanks for the tip on the SADS :) :)

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

@@HelloRoad Ethan... Here is good reference on the BMW fix.. www.toyotavantech.com/forum/showthread.php?4603-BMW-SADS-Conversion&styleid=4 Other thing to keep in mind, that these motors at about 200K-250k miles will need the Nylon Timing Chain tensioners replace, if not you will start to hear Slap in the chain.. When i did mine.. (3 times) i pulled the motor and did the clutch, water pump, plugs, wires, Distributor cap, rotor, and drive shaft couplers at the same time, though to be fair mine was exposed to salt, snow, and a LOT of stop and go traffic. Enjoy it, they are fantastic vehicles.

[@RobertNES816]

The second gen Dodge Caravan was also available in an AWD version. Those are kinda hard to find.

[@MatthewVanceMusic]

I saw a very tired '99 Plymouth Voyager pulling onto the road today. Impressive that it was still going, questionable white smoke out the exhaust though

[@RobertNES816]

@@MatthewVanceMusic Those vans would run forever. The ones with the 3.3 or 3.8 V6 where great. My Mom had a 2001 Caravan Sport with the 3.3 that lasted for 230k miles before the body rot made it unsafe to pass inspection.

[@HemiChrysler]

$1,500 was a great deal, and a good investment.

[@kassemlarsen7839]

The previa look nice and acceptable, it's more air dynamic

[@jessicaculver6198]

I was a tech for Toyota Camry corrolla corona previa and 1987 Van. Are the best car ever. Get any Toyota 1998 and back these cars last forever

[@Mgyuh]

Man, I love this thing, this really is the raddest minivan ever. Thank you Ethan for bringing us this diamond in the rough

[@grunkohlaktionar7474]

You really need to find a Mitsubishi Expo now :D

[@HelloRoad]

I keep looking, can't find one!!

[@toronado455]

@@HelloRoad Or even better the Expo LRV with the sliding side door on one side. You can also search Eagle Summit for that one.

[@grunkohlaktionar7474]

@@toronado455 or Plymouth Colt Vista

[@D_2_M]

Owned one on the past with bench middle seat if you fold second bench and third row seats flat you could have a nice bed for two.

[@slebdad]

I think this has become my favorite pick of yours. Originality at its finest!

[@andrewanderson9896]

I absolutely love the previa, my girlfriend finds it weird. I want to get one and do a 2nd gen turbo mr2 swap.

[@rafaelvalentin5508]

That be dope

[@rocketsmall4547]

not sure never heard of such. but i know theres turbo diesel engines from japan. problly need ecu and wiring harness. dunno needs research.

[@cameronlovesevolve]

oh man you know i filled my Alltrac Previa with friends and took us wayyy into the woods. Boldly going where no minivan has gone before. Such good times!

[@HelloRoad]

Nice! If you have a van with AWD, you're pretty much required to take your friends out into the wilderness!

[@StaggerLee68]

Still do! a 94' keeper, for sure.

[@savink7762]

Lot of these in Australia. A friend of mine had one, with full Toyota dealer service history, it was then 20 year-old in 2012 with nearly 200,000 miles, not a rattle and the air-con was still powerful. I am still very impressed with the body integrity.

[@StaggerLee68]

When the going got weird, Toyota went all out Super Pro. I drive a 94 LE Supercharged All-trac, white like yers! SO rad! I sold a 97' LE/SC years ago as I wasn't living in the U.S. and my friends back in the U.S. needed a family car badly. I regretted it for years and didn't realize how difficult to replace it was. It took a while to find another- almost gave up- but was completely worth the search. Anyone who has one is reluctant to ever sell it. They are the best all around vehicle I've ever been in, an amazing camper for biking and climbing and such. People honk and wave all day long and it's not unusual for people to walk up wanting to buy it. They remember how fun, cool and weird they are, just like their owners! Best vehicle ever built by earthlings, period. And yes, 200k on the odo is fine, it's just getting warmed up.

[@mekhiskyline2585]

This would be cool to have in gta😂😂

[@alexandermik1194]

My dad bought it, took us kids to school and everywhere, now dad passed away I'm driving it taking my kids everywhere in it .The best memories in that Toyota previa.More memories will be made even if I'm gone too. Thanks Toyota.

[@katsiduzynski488]

Our 1994 model is going strong. Has just over 200,000 miles. Nickname is jellybean. It fits. 😅

[@shept.7736]

I literally got an ad for the toyota camry awd before this video... wish they called it all-trac

[@DragPakMerc]

Excellent video. The van seems like a great buy. My family never had a van, as my parents were strictly domestic full-size sedan people. But my friend's family drove one of the eighties predecessors to the Previa. Talk about weird! It had a refrigerator complete with little ice cube trays built into the center console.