The minivan segment had only 500,000 first-time buyers in 2004, versus 900,000 such buyers in 1994. The average age of minivan owners has inched up to 51 years. This stagnation surprises no one who follows the automotive scene. Toyota maintains–and we agree–that minivans are still incredibly efficient and practical vehicles. The F3R is Toyota’s stab at making the minivan relevant for a new generation of consumers.

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