Toyota’s Tiny $11,500 Minivan Can Turn Its Seats Into a Bed – And It Just Got Safer

by AutoExpert   |  2 September, 2026

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Toyota’s smallest minivan isn’t getting a redesign for 2026, but there’s more going on than the unchanged bodywork suggests. The Roomy and its Daihatsu Thor twin have picked up extra safety tech, more standard equipment, and a handful of new colors in Japan.

At 145.7 inches long, the two boxy vans sit just above Japan’s kei-car class. They first arrived in 2016 and received their last facelift in 2020. For this update, Toyota and Daihatsu left the exterior alone, including the two different front-end designs used across the range.

Daihatsu Thor

The paint chart, however, has grown. New choices include Yellowish Black Crystal Mica, Cool Violet Crystal Shine, Grayish Olive Metallic and Shining White Pearl. Some can also be ordered with a contrasting black roof and pillars.

Daihatsu Thor

Inside, there’s a little more to talk about. The spacious two-row cabin and seats that can fold into a bed remain, while the analog gauges now get a small digital display between them. Entry-level versions also receive a height-adjustable driver’s seat, center armrest, two additional rear-corner parking sensors, front side airbags, and curtain airbags covering both rows.

Daihatsu Thor

The biggest update concerns the safety systems. Toyota and Daihatsu have upgraded the Smart Assist package across the range, following improvements already introduced on models such as the Daihatsu Mira e:S, Taft, Move and Move Canbus.

The revised system can detect cyclists crossing the vehicle’s path, better spot approaching vehicles and pedestrians when turning at intersections, improve adaptive cruise control and operate pedestrian detection at higher speeds.

2026 Toyota Roomy

Under the hood, things stay exactly as they were. The naturally aspirated 1.0-liter three-cylinder produces 68 hp, while the turbocharged version makes 97 hp. Both send their power through a CVT to either the front wheels or all four.

Prices start at ¥1,830,400 ($11,500) for the Toyota Roomy X 2WD and reach ¥2,346,300 ($14,700) for the Custom G 4WD. The Daihatsu Thor costs exactly the same as its Toyota counterpart.

2026 Toyota Roomy

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