Toyota Estima III (XR50) photos

The third generation Toyota Estima MPV (XR50 series) launched in Japan in January 2006. The design showcased an expressive silhouette accented by blacked-out roof pillars creating a 'floating roof' visual effect alongside sharp headlamp projectors. The premium interior accommodated seven or eight passengers, featuring second-row executive Ottoman recliners with pop-out leg rests and a power-stowable third-row seat.

Engine offerings comprised a 2.4-liter 2AZ-FE four-cylinder (170 hp) with a Super CVT-i and a potent 3.5-liter 2GR-FE V6 delivering 280 horsepower mated to a six-speed automatic. The popular Estima Hybrid utilized Toyota Hybrid System II with a 2.4-liter 2AZ-FXE engine and E-Four electric all-wheel drive (190 total system hp). Over its extended production run, facelifts in 2009, 2012, and 2016 introduced bi-tone exterior paint options, LED lighting, and Toyota Safety Sense C. Production finished in October 2019.