Toyota will be introducing the new GranAce MPV for the Japanese market following its official debut at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month.
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The MPV is identical to the Granvia revealed for the Australian market earlier this year, as well as the Majesty sold in Thailand. Based on the sixth-generation HiAce that was revealed earlier this year, the GranAce (which is 615mm shorter in length than the HiAce) will be available in two seating arrangements for the domestic market– a three-row 6-seater and as a four-row 8-seater.
The GranAce will be powered by 1GD-FTV 2.8 liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission. A trailing-link rigid-axle rear suspension replaces the leaf-spring setup from the HiAce, and this provides the MPV with a luxurious, comfortable ride and also stable handling. The GranAce also features additional sound insulation for improved NVH levels.
The Toyota GranAce will be equipped with Toyota Safety Sense suite featuring a pre-collision safety system (PCS) with pedestrian and daytime cyclist detection. There is also an Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Parking Support Brakes (Stationary Objects), which helps reduce and/or mitigate damage from collisions during low-speed driving.
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The 2019 Tokyo Motor Show will be held between 24th October and 4th November.
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