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Toyota Picnic Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1996–2001) — First Generation

The first-generation Toyota Picnic is a compact van built around family practicality: a tall, boxy cabin with flexible seating, modest exterior dimensions for city parking, and mechanicals shared with Toyota's everyday passenger cars.

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Toyota Picnic Engines and Transmissions

A Toyota Picnic engine was chosen for steady pulling power rather than outright speed. Gasoline 2.0 versions came with a manual or automatic gearbox, while the 2.2 diesel with manual transmission suits drivers covering long distances. The drivetrain sends power to the front wheels throughout.

Compact Van — Toyota Picnic Engines and Transmissions

Compact Van Toyota Picnic Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.0 MTGasoline1998 cm³128 hp94 kW178 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 ATGasoline1998 cm³128 hp94 kW178 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.2 MTDiesel2184 cm³90 hp66 kW205 N⋅mManualFWD

Toyota Picnic Dimensions

Compact Van — Toyota Picnic Dimensions

Compact Van Toyota Picnic Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.0 MT4530 mm1695 mm1620 mm2735 mm1335 kg2010 kg150 mm
2.0 AT4530 mm1695 mm1620 mm2735 mm1335 kg2010 kg150 mm
2.2 MT4530 mm1695 mm1620 mm2735 mm1420 kg2010 kg150 mm

Toyota Picnic Cargo Space

Compact Van — Toyota Picnic Cargo Space

Compact Van Toyota Picnic Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
2.0 MT1500 l
2.0 AT1500 l
2.2 MT1500 l