Images: Toyota XR50.I Tarago (2006-09)
Released in March 2006, the Toyota XR50 Series I (XR50.I) Tarago was a large people mover. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive Tarago range was initially powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – with variable inlet valve timing – that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the range consisted of GLi and GLX variants, both of which had eight seats… Read full Toyota XR50 Tarago review
Images: Toyota XR50.II Tarago (2009-19)
Released in February 2009, the Toyota XR50 Series II (XR50.II) Tarago featured improved safety equipment and minor cosmetic updates. The Toyota XR50.II Tarago could be identified by its new headlights, lower radiator grille with Toyota logo, new rear combination lights. Furthermore, the GLX was fitted with 17-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels (previously 16-inch wheels), while the Ultima was fitted with 17-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels. Inside, there was an improved instrument panel and new interior trims: ‘Mid Grey’ for the 2.4-litre models and ‘Sandstone’ for 3.5-litre V6 engines. As part of an update in July 2012, the 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine was mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) which had seven pre-set ratios for sequential shifting.
