There is an arms race between the designers of full-size pickup grilles. Are from Chevy Silverado arrive Toyota Tundra The theme seems to be, the more frontal space you can take with the grille, the better. But, what if that same concept was applied to a smaller vehicle, such as a compact car? small truck? Don’t worry, friends, because Toyota answered that question.
Behold, the 2022 Toyota Noah and Voxy, a twin sister van for the Japanese market. If they look super boxy, that’s because they are. Japan There are several road tax brackets depending on engine displacement and overall width, so, like kei cars, these trucks are built to allow size limits. If there were multiple classes of pickup trucks in the US, these Noah and Voxy would rank below Sienna. Think Mazda 5, although it is not a direct comparison.
Power comes from a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine combined with a mixture or a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine mated to a CVT transmission. Both are three-row vehicles, with the second row available on either two captain’s chairs – with retractable otters and side tables – or a collapsible chaise longue. Ingenious touches such as the hands-free sliding doors, rear hatch that can be stopped at any angle, and the very low floor make this the ideal vehicle for households with large children or elderly parents.
The Noah comes in two trim levels, the lower Z trim represented by a large grille divided into body-colored horizontal slats. The taller SZ trim features a large black grille that has a large chrome grille protruding from it. The Voxy, available only in SZ trim, has a large black trim with chrome trim. Inside, there are two design elements, a series of crossbars that turn into a honeycomb on either side. We’ll be providing Voxy props for an interesting fog light design that appears to be five distinct elements in the lattice pattern.
Obviously, these are not coming to America. But if they do, those giant nets will help them feel at home.
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