Introduction
Toyota is one of the most popular brands of vehicles that are available in different categories which offer roomy interior, great fuel efficiency, reliability, and luxury. Toyota is well known for its affordable maintenance, affordable prices, and affordable running cost but also comes with an appearance that makes it more eye-catching to the people. Now, let us talk about the top 10 cheapest Toyota cars in BE FORWARD.
Toyota cars are well-famous all over the world –not just because of their classic design, roomy interior, and aesthetic design, but also their excellent fuel economy.
The engineers at Toyota seem to have a best winning formula after decades of achieving the cars on production lines.
10th: Toyota Ractis (Hatchback) from $990~
BROWSE LOW COST USED TOYOTA RACTIS from $990
The Toyota Ractis is a 5-door hatchback that was first introduced in October 2005 with 2 distinct generations. The Ractis is available in a 4WD or front-wheel system with 5 seats and comes with passenger and driver airbags, power windows, air conditioning, anti-lock braking system, traction control, vehicle stability control, a 60/40 folding rear seat, and electronic brake-force distribution.
The Toyota Ractis comes fitted with a 1NR-FE 1.3L 4-cylinder petrol engine generating power and torque of 95 PS, 121 Nm; and a 1NZ-FE 1.5L 4-cylinder diesel engine generating power and torque of 109 PS, 136 Nm powered by CVT transmission.
The newly-developed active CVT is powered by Super CVT-i which contributes to smooth driving and low fuel consumption while the 7-speed sports sequential shift magic with paddle-shift enhances your driving wish.
In addition to the Panorama Package and L Package options from the previous year’s model, there are more special feature selections like the GL Package/ HID and G HID, which feature light blue mica metallic for outer panel color and discharge headlamps (complete with auto-leveling function). This Ractis also packs a powerful sound system, adding 2 tweeters to the front for a full six-speaker audio system.
The first generation (XP100; 2005–2010) Ractis, with the model code DBA-NCP100, offers an average fuel economy of 18.2 km/l.
The Toyota Ractis second-generation (XP120; 2010–2017), with the model code DBA-NSP120, offers an average fuel economy of 18.6-21.5 km/l.
Additionally, it adopts S-VSC & TRC to heighten driving stability, attractive specifications with enhanced environmental and safety performance, and rear LED combination lamps.
9th: Toyota Noah (MiniVan) from $920~
BROWSE LOW COST USED TOYOTA NOAH from $920
The Toyota Noah is a minivan car, initially released in 2001. The Toyota Noah, before known as the Toyota LiteAce Noah, is the most affordable Toyota minivan available in Africa, especially in the Tanzania market. It replaces the LiteAce/TownAce Noah, recalling the “R” model code and generation numbering. It can carry 7 or 8 passengers and it was the 1st Toyota to be powered by the Valvematic engines back in 2007.
Toyota Noah has 2 engines which are the 1AZ-FSE 2.0L I4 and 3ZR_FAE 2.0L Valvematic. The Toyota Noah is a very spacious car that can happily accommodate up to 8 full-sized adults and their luggage.
In the 1st row, the driver and passenger are afforded enough headroom and legroom and a good view of the road. Both seats are manually and electrically adjustable and even tall people have sufficient legroom and headroom. The 2nd and 3rd rows have adequate headroom and legroom as well, with excellent shoulder space.
Noah offers spacious interior space which is eccentric. The upper trims model is much more comfortable with extra amplified seats, leather seats on the second row, and a beige interior.
The only problem we have with Noah is the instrument cluster positioned in the center of the dashboard. The 2nd generation of Noah came fitted with 2 engine options which are the 3ZR-FAE 2.0L Valvematic I4 (petrol) and 3ZR-FE 2.0L I4 (petrol) engines. Each is powered by dual VVT-I (Variable Valve Transmission-i) and Super CVT-i transmissions, which support fuel efficiency and power.
Toyota Noah offers an average fuel economy ranging from 12.6 km/L to 14.2 km/L with a fuel tank capacity of 60L for a full tank.
The Toyota Noah models from 2001 – 2004 come with a gearbox in a 4-speed automatic or a CVT from 2004 – 2007 models while the 3rd generation comes with CVT-i (petrol) or eCVT for hybrid models. The Toyota Noah can be equipped with a traction control system, cruise control, a multi-functional steering wheel, dual-zone climate control system, keyless entry system, rear air conditioning, and a rear camera.
8th: Toyota Succeed Van (Van) from $1,320~
BROWSE LOW COST USED TOYOTA SUCCEED VAN from $1,320
The Toyota Succeed Van is a 5-seater that is quite popular among business people in Tanzania.
The Succeed Van has enough legroom at the front seats and is quiet enough to accommodate tall people while the back seats are appropriately squeezed to facilitate more storage room for the cargo.
The Toyota Succeed Van is powered by a 1.4L 1,490 cc petrol engine that is linked to a long-lasting, tough, automatic gearbox. Toyota Succeed Van offers a great fuel economy standpoint of 15km/l.
7th: Toyota ISIS (Minivan) from $1,440~
BROWSE LOW COST USED TOYOTA ISIS from $1,440
The Toyota ISIS is one of the multipurpose vehicles from the Toyota lineup first released in 2004. Toyota ISIS is a 7-seat large MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) manufactured by Kanto Auto Works which is a member of the Toyota Group. In September 2004 after being launched, it was sold only in Japan. It features 2 sliding doors on both sides right and left and is available with either 4WD or front wheel.
Toyota ISIS comes fitted with 4 in-line gasoline engine options; 1.8L 1ZZ-FE I4 4-cylinder, 1.8L 2ZR-FAE I4 4-cylinder, 1AZ-FSE 2.0L I4, and 3ZR-FAE 2.0L I4 attached with a CVT automatic gearbox or 4-speed automatic.
Its popularity in the Tanzanian market is driven by its affordability, fuel economy, and utility. It competes with the Nissan Lafesta, Toyota Wish, Subaru Exiga, and Mazda Premacy. It is a luxurious car with a roomy cabin and exclusive features such as the flat-folding seats and the large pillarless doorway on the left side.
The Toyota ISIS produced a single generation that lived for 13 years from 2004 to 2017. It can accommodate 7 passengers in a third-row seat configuration. The space is excellent on the 1st and 2nd rows. The 3rd row is somehow limited where tall passengers cannot seat comfortably but are still better than most of its competitors.
The ISIS comes with a fuel tank capacity of 60L with a full tank the same as Toyota Alphard, Noah, and Voxy. The Toyota ISIS is powered by a 1.8L and offers fuel consumption of approximately 15.2 Km/L while the Toyota ISIS equipped with a 2.0L is about 14.4 Km/L.
6th: Toyota Estima (Minivan) from $1,940~
BROWSE LOW COST USED TOYOTA ESTIMA from $1,940
The Toyota Estima is the 2nd largest minivan in the Toyota lineup and is sold in the Japanese market. In the Australian market, Toyota Estima is known as Toyota Tarago, and in the Asian market known as Toyota Previa. It has become the 2nd largest MPV in the Toyota lineup after Toyota Alphard and Vellfire and below are Toyota Noah and Voxy.
The Toyota Estima comes fitted with 3 engine options, the 2.4L 2AZ-FE engine, 2.4L 2AZ-FXE I4 (hybrid) engine, and the 3.4L 2GR-FE engine which is available in both normal and hybrid versions.
Toyota Estima comes in several grades such as Toyota Estima AERAS Leather Package – This is a luxury grade that is powered by the 2AZ-FE 2.4L engine or 2GR-FE V6 3.4L engine, 7 seater, Smart Start, Automatic AC, and DVD/Radio Player, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, digital speedometer, xenon headlamps with automatic leveling, leather seats, multifunction steering wheel, body kit, and 18-Inch alloy rims.
Toyota Estima G – This is a mid-grade that is equipped with either the 2.4L or 3.4L engine, Automatic AC, Smart Start, 7 or 8 seaters, DVD/Radio Player, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, xenon headlamps with automatic leveling, digital speedometer, 17-Inch alloy rims, and multifunction steering wheel.
Toyota Estima AERAS – This is a luxury grade powered by a 2.4L 2AZ-FE engine or 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 engine, body kit, Automatic AC, 7 or 8 seaters, 18-Inch alloy rims, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, Smart Start, DVD/Radio Player, xenon headlamps with automatic leveling, digital speedometer, and multifunction steering wheel.
Toyota Estima X – This is equipped with a 2.4L engine, 8-seaters, Automatic AC, analog speedometer, CD/Radio Player, manually adjustable driver’s seat, 16-Inch steel rims, plain steering wheel, halogen headlamps with manual leveling, and Smart Start.
Toyota Estima is powered by a 2.4L 2AZ-FE engine and offers average fuel consumption of 11.6 Km/L. Toyota Estima is equipped with a 2.4L 2AZ-FXE Hybrid engine that offers an average fuel consumption of 18.0 Km/L while Toyota Estima which comes fitted with a 2GR-FE 3.5L engine offers an average of fuel consumption of 9.7 Km/L.
5th: Toyota Alphard (Minivan) from $1,240~
BROWSE LOW COST USED TOYOTA ALPHARD from $1,240
Toyota Alphard started production from 2002 to the present, and in some countries is known as the Toyota Vellfire. The Alphard is a luxurious minivan from Toyota lineups.
Toyota Alphard comes fitted with the powerful engine of this high-end minivan sets it apart from the rivalry. It was powered by either a 2AZ-FE 2.4L I4, 1MZ-FE 3.0L V6, or a 2AZ-FXE 2.4L I4 Hybrid with a 4-speed automatic (2.4L I4, pre-facelift 3.0 V6), or 5-speed automatic (post-facelift 3.0 V6) e-CVT automatic (Hybrid).
The Toyota Alphard is a tall large van that comes with alloy rims and fog lights as standard. The 2nd generation features bi-level headlights and a sharper styling with a massive aero bumper.
The Toyota Alphard is among the most comfortable minivans we’ve seen in the market from Toyota lineups.
There’s adequate cargo space to store about 3 medium-sized cases with all the 3 rows in use. With the 3rd-row seats folded up, the cargo space becomes really large. In addition, the 2nd-row seats can be slid forward to make an even bigger cargo space.
The Alphard offers fuel consumption of 12.0 Km/L for Toyota Alphard powered by a 2.4L makes more people purchase this car while other versions offer a fuel consumption of 19.4 Km/L for Toyota Alphard with a 2.4L Hybrid and fuel consumption of 9.5 Km/L for Toyota Alphard with a 3.5L engine.
4th: Toyota Voxy (Minivan) from $850~
BROWSE LOW COST USED TOYOTA VOXY from $850
The Toyota Voxy looks like a Toyota Noah which is a 5 doors minivan – 2 of which are sliding doors that give an interesting and unique look to it. The car has been produced for 3 generations. The 1st generation is known as the R60 produced from 2001 to 2007, the 2nd generation is known as the R70 from 2007 to 2014, and the 3rd generation is identified by the code R80 from 2014 to the present. Toyota Voxy was intended to be the sportier version of the Toyota Noah, featuring clear split headlamps and taillights.
The Voxy offers charming and interesting styling points and qualifications as well as a trustworthy power train. The Voxy is extremely rated by preceding and current owners, as well as automotive professionals, and can accommodate up to 7 or 8 passengers. In addition, the Voxy offers an outstanding cargo space featuring a roomy cabin area. It is available in a front-engine/FWD (Front-wheel-drive) layout or with a full-time 4WD.
Toyota Voxy comes fitted with 2 engine options available; the 1AZ-FSE 2.0L, and the 3ZR-FAE 2.0L.
The 2nd generation came with 2 engine options which are the 3ZR-FE I4 2.0L and 3ZR-FAE 2.0L Valvematic I4, both petrol engines. Each is powered by dual VVT-i and Super CVT-i transmissions which support power and fuel efficiency. The Voxy offers a fuel consumption ranging from 12.8 km/L to 14.4 km/L with a fuel tank capacity of 60L of a full tank. The seats are high for a normal seating position that is perfect for long-distance travel. On the outside, the Voxy has a sportier look with a rounded bonnet and smaller grille.
3rd: Toyota Vitz (Hatchback) from $870~
BROWSE LOW COST USED TOYOTA VITZ from $870
The Toyota Vitz is among the most famous hatchback in the Toyota lineup and a very popular car in the Tanzanian market thanks to its affordability, reliability, utility, and fuel economy.
Toyota Vitz was produced in 3 generations, whereby the 1st generation known as the XP10 was produced from 1999 – 2005, the 2nd generation XP90 was produced from 2005 – 2010 and currently in its 3rd generation known as the XP130 which has been in production since 2011 to present.
The Toyota Vitz is a 3 or 5-door subcompact hatchback car which is also known as the Toyota Echo or Toyota Yaris. It comes with a 4WD or front-wheel and some notable standard and safety features which include a seatbelt with pre-tensioners and force limiters, driver and passenger airbags, climate control, and an anti-lock braking system, brake assist, smart entry, start-stop system, vehicle stability control, and traction control.
The Toyota Vitz is powered by a 1KR-FE 1.0L petrol engine with 69 PS at 6000 rpm, a 1NR-FKE 1.3L petrol engine with 99 PS at 6000 rpm, and a 1NZ-FE 1.5L petrol engine with 109 PS at 6000 rpm, attached to CVT and 5-speed manual transmission.
2nd: Toyota Mark X (Sedan) from $1,110~
BROWSE LOW COST USED TOYOTA MARK X from $1,110
The Toyota Mark X comes fitted with a 6-cylinder engine with the only difference being their specifications. These engines ranged from conservative and modest to sporty and powerful.
There exist 2 generations of the Mark X produced between 2004 and 2019. The models have utilized several 6-cylinder engines as it was fitted in the 1st generation.
The 2.5L 4GR-FSE DOHC 6-cylinder petrol engine has a power output of 215 hp with average fuel consumption of 11 km/l, the 3.0L 3GR-FSE DOHC 6-cylinder petrol engine has a power output of 256 hp with average fuel consumption of 10.5 km/l, and the supercharged 3.0L 3GR-FSE DOHC 6-cylinder petrol engine has a power output of 320 hp with average fuel consumption of 10 km/l. These engines are attached to a 5-speed and 6-speed automatic transmission.
The 2nd generation comes fitted with the 3.5L 2GR-FSE DOHC 6-cylinder petrol engine has a power output of 314 hp with average fuel consumption of 9.4 km/l, and the supercharged 3.5L 2GR-FSE DOHC 6-cylinder petrol engine has a power output of 355 hp with average fuel consumption of 8.9 km/l. This engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed (GRMN) manual transmission.
The cabin is roomy, the front seats are soft, comfortable, spacious, and large; they also offer significant side support and under-leg. There is adequate headroom, legroom, and knee room for both driver and front passenger. The back seats are equally very comfortable and soft, they can accommodate 3 passengers, and with the passengers in the window position afforded much better leg and knee room. The back middle seat is a bit firm and raised; it is best suited for children.
The Toyota Mark X has a settled safety rating, and it comes fitted with several optional and standard safety features including side airbags, curtain shield airbags, driver and passenger airbags, driver’s knee airbag, Cruise Control, Vehicle Stability Control, Brake Assist system, Seatbelts, Hill-start Assist Control, Traction Control, and Active Headrests.
1st: Toyota Passo (Hatchback) from $800~
BROWSE LOW COST USED TOYOTA PASSO from $800
The Toyota Passo is a 5-door hatchback that was produced in 2004 with 3 successive generations. The Passo is available in a front-engine, 4WD, front-wheel system offering plenty of standard features which include power steering, driver and passenger airbags, push-start buttons, vehicle stability control, air conditioning, and power windows, anti-lock braking system, and rear camera assist. The Toyota Passo is equipped with a 1KR-FE 1L straight-3 petrol engine producing power of 69 PS at 6000 rpm and a 1NR-FE 1.3L straight-4 petrol engine producing power of 95 PS at 6000 rpm linked to a four-speed automatic, five-speed manual, or CVT.
Final Verdict
Whether you’re purchasing used cars, it’s always a good idea to look to get vehicles with the cheapest price.
In our breakdown today, we’ve gone to great lengths in explaining the 10 cheapest Toyota cars in BE FORWARD.
We understand that the Toyota listed here may meet the needs of everyone currently searching for the cheapest Toyota brand. That is why we always carry a large inventory of lineups from different categories. You can see our entire Toyota cheapest cars by visiting BE FORWARD.
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