The engineer behind this humble, boxy city car was Tetsuya Tada — the same man who'd later lead the revival of the Toyota Supra.
Lead trim: 1.5 5E-FE
Toyota Raum XZ101997–2003
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FactThe engineer behind this humble, boxy city car was Tetsuya Tada — the same man who'd later lead the revival of the Toyota Supra.
The Toyota Raum is a five-seat mini MPV that first appeared in May 1997, sold only in Japan at Toyota Netz retail sales channels. Its front doors open conventionally while the rear doors slide open rearward and interlock with the front doors, with no doorjamb between them on the passenger side, an approach also used on the first-generation Mitsubishi RVR/Space Runner. Development of the first generation was led by chief engineer Tetsuya Tada, with five grades: base, C, E, G and S. A minor facelift was released in August 1999, and production ran from May 1997 to May 2003.
Collectors Spotted in the Toyota Raum Lineage
No member has published a public street spot of the Toyota Raum yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 5E-FE | 1997–2003 | 1.5 L Inline-4 | 93 hp | 97 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
Owning one
We don’t estimate running costs for a car like this. What it costs depends on its condition, its specialist and how it is driven, and an average would mislead.
Owners’ builds
Nobody has claimed one yet.
Photographs
This little mini-MPV had a trick door before it was common: the rear passenger door could be popped open electronically straight from the remote key fob.
The engineer behind this humble, boxy city car was Tetsuya Tada — the same man who'd later lead the revival of the Toyota Supra.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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