Toyota Motor Corporation announced yesterday the launch in Japan of the new medium-class minivan Isis.

The new Isis is a vehicle that seeks true innovation in terms of ease of access and space in a minivan. It is characterized by superior utility that was developed under the theme "flexibility and space" in the pursuit of an automobile that offers exceptional comfort to passengers while providing a space that can be used in any number of ways.

The new Isis pursues maximum utility from the perspective of the concept of universal design. The wide opening created by the Panorama Open Door (on the passenger side with a built-in center pillar) and a variety of Seat arrangements provide for excellent ease of ingress and egress, more convenient loading and unloading, and a flexible interior space that can be used for a wide variety of applications. In addition, the stylish design, which has true character, and the use of cutting-edge technologies to provide both a comfortable and safe ride, make the new Isis an expression of the ideal minivan.

The passenger side features a Panorama Open Door consisting of a front door and a rear sliding door. When the front and rear doors are both opened, a passageway 1,890mm wide is created, achieving dramatic improvements in ease of ingress and egress and loading and unloading in a minivan.

Versatile Seat arrangements emphasize user-friendliness. The passenger Seat has a one-touch tumble feature, while the second row of seats is equipped with a Seat tip-up function and the third row of seats features under-floor storage. This creates a flexible interior space that can be used for a wide variety of applications.

The cabin accommodates seven adults comfortably, and all seats in each of the three rows provide ample head clearance and legroom.
Based on the Toyota design theme "vibrant clarity" the new Isis was developed around the concept of a solid and modern vehicle design. It features a strong shape with simple lines and surfaces to create a stylish minivan form with a character suitable for a new century.

The high-performance 2.0-liter VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent) D-4 (Direct Injection 4 Stroke Gasoline Engine) engine or the 1.8-liter engine with VVT-i and the Super CVT-i (Continuously Variable Transmission-intelligent) with NAVI-AI (Artificial Intelligence) SHIFT control (on models with the 2.0-liter engine) as well as a high-rigidity body give the new Isis superior maneuverability and cruising stability and an extremely comfortable ride.

Particular attention has been paid to making driving as easy as possible as seen in the world's first*2 steering-guided clearance sonar, which warns the driver when there is a risk of contact with an obstacle based on the direction of travel.

Panorama Open Door and Versatile Seat Functions Provide Revolutionary Utility

Excellent ease of ingress and egress, more convenient loading and unloading
The passenger side Panorama Open Door with a built-in center pillar creates an opening width of 1,890mm, making for revolutionary improvements in a minivan in ease of ingress and egress and in convenience of loading and unloading.

Sliding doors on both sides facilitate ingress and egress.

The sliding doors can be opened and closed electrically with a single touch of a button.

The easy-closing mechanism on the sliding doors ensures that the doors are fully and securely closed.

The Smart Door Lock system allows doors to be locked or unlocked by simply having the key on one's person.

Comfortable and flexible interior space
The interior can comfortably accommodate seven adults.

Versatile Seat arrangements include a passenger Seat with a one-touch tumble feature, a second row of seats equipped with a Seat tip-up function, and a third row of seats with under-floor storage. This creates a flexible interior space that can be used for a wide variety of applications.