2014 Toyota Noah and Voxy previewed at Tokyo 2013

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Toyota showcased two concept MPVs at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, meant to preview the next-generation Toyota Noah and Toyota Voxy MPV. The concepts look pretty close to production, and they will appear in Japanese showrooms in early 2014.

Both the Noah and Voxy are essentially the same seven-seater MPV with different outlooks to suit different tastes, very much like the Alphard and the Vellfire duo. The new model has a wheelbase of 2,850 mm, 25 mm longer than the existing model’s 2,825 mm wheelbase.

Two powertrains are available – a 2.0 litre petrol engine as well as 1.8 litre hybrid system, probably similiar to the HSD system in the Prius. It would make the Noah and Voxy the first full hybrid MPVs in its segment. Welcab versions for those that require easier wheelchair access are available.

For the longest time, these tall MPVs have been exclusively for the Japanese market. However, because of their large interior space, the full-sized models such as the Toyota Alphard have ended up being very popular in the ASEAN region, mainly through parallel importers.

But recently, official distributors have started bringing in the smaller siblings of the Alphard class. Two of the Toyota Noah and Voxy’s segment competitors have been introduced in Malaysia this year – the Nissan Serena S-Hybrid and the Mazda Biante.

Will UMW Toyota consider bringing in the Noah or Voxy as a competitor against the Serena and Biante? It would not be the first time Toyota has done such a thing in ASEAN, although it hasn’t happened in Malaysia so far. The current generation Noah, which has been around since 2007, was introduced in Indonesia as the Toyota NAV1. Will this new Noah be introduced across more countries in ASEAN as the new NAV1?

GALLERY: Toyota Noah Concept


GALLERY: Toyota Voxy Concept

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Comments

  • Majuperak on Nov 23, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    When is Toyota Noah coming to Malaysia, even the Indonesia spec to start off would be better ….. of course we look forward to having the latest 2014 version to arrive to Malaysia soon too ….. interesting mid size MPV choices now we have Serena Hybrid, Biante and perhaps Noah ! So we could have better option in the 150k price range rather than recon 8 yr old Alphards which benefits the AP middle man car dealers !!!

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    • abuya123 on Nov 23, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      Cars like this must be banned in Malaysia. Blocks the views of most drivers and promotes accidents. Only losers buy big cars like this

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      • boloh on Nov 23, 2013 at 5:07 pm

        Yeah banned everything, boycott this n that. You better go live in caves.

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        • just me on Nov 23, 2013 at 11:07 pm

          Should ban proton instead. Make other car price expensive to protect this junk.

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          • The irony is proton itself is highly taxed and expensive!

            No proton = cheaper cars = in your dream!

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      • Yeah I guess having a large family and a career good enough to sustain both the monthly installments and maintenence of a RM100+k car while keeping your large family happy and secure in this increasingly expensive live we live in is connsidered a ‘loser’ just because he blocks your view on the high way.

        The only way you can get into a serious accident while your view is blocked by a bigger car in front is that you tailgate it which you should’t be doing in the first placce. So please reflect yourself before you put that pethatic excuse of a brain to work to write this statement as offensive and bias as this.

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    • How many animals can this Noah carry?

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  • For a second, i thought it was a perodua badge. compact tall MPV perhaps?

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  • neemfa on Nov 23, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Fight with Serena Hybrid.. but this one looks nicer.

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  • Fahmi on Nov 23, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    Please, when it comes to Malaysia, don’t give it only 2 airbags and no ESP like the Previa… But you know UMW and their style, always get us screwed…

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  • Familyman on Nov 23, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    Dear UMW, pls listen carefully, pls bring the Voxy in and set the price lower than the Serena and Biante, then you have an undisputed champ in the segment.
    Remember, do not try to strip off the equipment / spec like what you did with Previa aka Estima and sell it at a crazy pricing. We are not fools!

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    • sutrak on Nov 25, 2013 at 1:52 pm

      u seriously think umw will listen to you or give a damn on what you are saying? if you don’t buy, they have thousands other blind buyers to support them.

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  • Modesto.hann on Nov 23, 2013 at 9:18 pm

    Dear UMW,
    You want to achieve economy of scale by having to technically support product with the least number of variants. which is why you are annoying the market for fitting 4 speed gear box to almost all the models you sell. Don’t be such a low risk taker, venture out more pls.

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  • Ahlee binAhtan on Nov 24, 2013 at 6:56 am

    Just another tallup version of Kenari that’s all

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  • Fukuoka on Nov 24, 2013 at 7:41 am

    I’m a proud owner of the Noah right now. My ride has 6 air bags, VSC and paddle shifters on the steering. One interesting point, the Japanese here regard Voxy/Noah more than Estima, proven by higher monthly sales and more varieties of aftermarket accessories.

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    • Ya right. Vios & City has higher monthly sales and aftermarket accessories than Camry/Accord too. They should be the best then, no?

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    • how the positioning between noah, voxy, estima, alphard and vellfire?

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  • Uglier than my mighty Nissan Serena s-hybrid,Serena still the best choice for boxy van

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    • Jimmy on Nov 24, 2013 at 9:21 pm

      Biante is better than these 2. Wider, larger leg room, multilink, skyactif, etc etc, and most cantiq among the 3, especially the rear. And Mazda is for people slightly richer than Toyota/Nissan owners(image); it is for people with more taste.
      Think about it, RM190k BMW is more difficult to rear than a similarly priced 2.5V Camry, you must have the money and time, and you must really appreciate the beauty of it — taste.
      Don’t buy this if UMW continue to be bad example. I think they will strip down everthing possible.

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  • Oh man. Another apartment on the road soon?

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  • marsupilami_jal on Nov 27, 2013 at 12:27 am

    it is better than a low cost flat house running wild on highway right?

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  • Sam Loo on Nov 27, 2013 at 2:02 am

    Hi guy get this from umw.It is the best car for family guy and single guy as well because it can accommodate more chick, you can even bang in the car and feel like your bed.

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  • Yotamu K on Dec 26, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    We need a toyota noah with a diesel engine inside with a cooler box like the townace

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  • Yap Tiem Choy on May 23, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    Dear UMW,
    Please launch toyota noah or voxy in Malaysia market,because l need yo buy one new MPV car for my family on this end year 2015,if not l will change my choice to select Nissan Serena or Mazda Biante..

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  • Yap Tiem Choy on May 23, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    Dear UMW,
    Please launch toyota noah or voxy in Malaysia market,because l need yo buy one new MPV car for my family on this end year 2015,if not l will change my choice to select Nissan Serena or Mazda Biante..

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  • Jasim UddinJasim on May 26, 2019 at 10:32 pm

    Very good car

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