1991-1997 Toyota Previa: Technical Specifications

Toyota's new Previa minivan debuted in 1991 with only one engine, a new 2.4-liter twin-cam 4-cylinder. It produces 138 horsepower at 5000 rpm (37 more than the previous Toyota Van) and 154 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard; a 4-speed automatic is optional. The engine is uniquely mounted below the front seats, but tilted to one side in order to provide a flat floor. It's accessible through a panel in the floor, or from underneath the vehicle. Fluid reservoirs, the air conditioning compressor, and other vehicle service points can be reached by opening the short, sloping hood. For '94, Toyota made a new supercharged version of the same 2.4-liter engine available for both DX and LE models, as well as the DX All-Trac and LE All-Trac models. It boosts power to 161 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 201 pound-feet of torque at 3600 rpm. Also, the previously available 5-speed manual transmission was dropped, meaning all 1994-97 Previas feature only the 4-speed automatic. Toyota drops the normally aspirated engine entirely for 1996, meaning all '96 and '97 Previas come equipped with the supercharged engine that was a $500 option in 1995.