My Previa has a bench seat for the middle seats. I'd like to install captians chairs instead. Will my Previa have the holes to install them
Previa Bench seat/Captains chairs question
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1997 Toyota Previa Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 1997 model year was the Toyota Previa’s swan song. Toyota was preparing to roll out the more conventional Sienna, which mimicked American-made minivans with a larger engine and run-of-the-mill styling. For its last year, the Previa saw revisions to its engine to make it less noisy and reduce vibrations.
The 1997 Previa came in four trims: the DLX, the DLX AllTrac, the LE, and the LE AllTrac. All shared a supercharged 2.4-liter, 161-horsepower four-cylinder engine. Fuel economy was about 17/21 mpg. The 1997 Previa sat seven people, and had the option of captains’ chairs in the second row instead of a bench. The last row of seats could be pinned to the sides of the car to create more cargo space.
While it was never a big seller, the Toyota Previa had a legion of loyal fans who were disappointed that the manufacturer ended production of the minivan. The Previa was loved for its unusual egg-shaped body and space age interior, not to mention for its ample leg and cargo space, car-like handling, and bulletproof reliability. Still, its lack of power and unseal appearance made most people pass by the Previa when minivan shopping, and those who did buy one found that it was lacking many amenities that other vans had.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1997 Toyota Previa
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by Anonymous
Sep 03, 2011
This car primarily intended to pleasure trips with family and friends. Of course can also be run in sporty engine allows it.This car is the same for several years and I have not stayed on track, to the home is always. Weak area of the car is the coolant can be heated without noticing. In essence, everything.Sep 03, 2011
by Anonymous
Mar 13, 2010
I love this van! I can sleep comfortably while my driver sits a mile away, or not. The awd works great sticking to the roads here at Lake Tahoe and I should really not be saying this because we want another one.Mar 13, 2010
by Anonymous
Sep 14, 2009
a 2.4 petrol engin it was a bit slow to get going but could go all day once going, brakes not too bad the stearing was a bit slow not instant responce, never needed any real work doing to it engine haed to reach but was a good seven seeter car, handles as a van, inside very good not the life of luxuary but comfortable, plenty of leg room, heavy on fuel, but as low maintance and insurance the cost was ballanced out, not a fun car to drive but a pratical one. Sep 14, 2009
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by Anonymous
Sep 03, 2011
This car primarily intended to pleasure trips with family and friends. Of course can also be run in sporty engine allows it.This car is the same for several years and I have not stayed on track, to the home is always. Weak area of the car is the coolant can be heated without noticing. In essence, everything.Sep 03, 2011
by Anonymous
Mar 13, 2010
I love this van! I can sleep comfortably while my driver sits a mile away, or not. The awd works great sticking to the roads here at Lake Tahoe and I should really not be saying this because we want another one.Mar 13, 2010
by Anonymous
Sep 14, 2009
a 2.4 petrol engin it was a bit slow to get going but could go all day once going, brakes not too bad the stearing was a bit slow not instant responce, never needed any real work doing to it engine haed to reach but was a good seven seeter car, handles as a van, inside very good not the life of luxuary but comfortable, plenty of leg room, heavy on fuel, but as low maintance and insurance the cost was ballanced out, not a fun car to drive but a pratical one. Sep 14, 2009
by Ann Y
Jun 22, 2008
SO DIFFICULT TO STEER, UGLY, SCARY TO DRIVE...I thought I was going to destroy smaller cars
I guess it is extremely safe....and roomy
but ewwwww. I pity Juno for driving this beastJun 22, 2008
by Danny H
Jan 11, 2008
That's a good car make by Toyota. Can seat with 8 person.
Jan 11, 2008
by Simon C
Jan 04, 2008
Bought in a car show on 2004 coz it got a chair for disableJan 04, 2008
by Anonymous
Sep 12, 2007
This vehicle handles well. Smooth driving & comfortable. Lots of room. Great for long or short distance traveling. Good power with Super Charger.Sep 12, 2007
What users have asked
My 1997 Previa is loosing coolingwater through the Engine. Can the fault be anywhere else but a leaking headgasket?
Engine passed 250 000km. 1997 model. Toyota Norway say that they have never had to change headgaskets on these engines. Find this very strange. Anybody else with knowledge about this? On these cars it is quite a job to change the headgasket, want to be as sure as possible that I am doing the right thing before I start the dismantling.
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I have a Toyota previa 1997 could anyone please tell me where the water pump is.
I've changed the thermostat the water seems to boil when driving.
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I need a good previa mechanic in the Boston area . Any ideas?
kenjipike@hotmail.com
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1997 Toyota Previa Pricing
Original MSRP
$25,298 to $33,358Price range
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Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
Moonroof: power · OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent