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| Manufacturer | Toyota |
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| Also called | Toyota Space Cruiser Toyota Tarago Toyota Van VanWagon wonderwagon |
| Production | Nov 1982[1]–1989 |
| Assembly | Japan: Kariya, Aichi |
| Successor | Toyota Previa |
| Class | Minivan |
| Body style | 3-door van |
| Layout | FMR layout/four-wheel drive |
| Platform | YH51, YH53, YH61, YH63, YH71, YH73 |
| Engine | 1.8 L 2Y 2.0 L 3Y-U 87 hp ('83-'85) 2.2 L 4Y-E 102 hp ('86-'89) 2.0 L 2C diesel |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 88.0 in (2,235 mm) |
| Length | 175.8 in (4,465 mm) |
| Width | 65.7 in (1,669 mm) |
| Height | 70.3 in (1,786 mm) |
The Toyota MasterAce is a vehicle that was produced by Toyota and distributed worldwide under several names, with "MasterAce" being the name used in Japan. North American markets received the MasterAce as the Toyota Van (VanWagon in early press materials). In parts of Europe it was known as the Toyota Space Cruiser, while Australia referred to the vehicle as the Toyota Tarago (named after Tarago, New South Wales). In Germany, Sweden, Norway and some countries of Latin America it was sold as the Toyota Model F.
The MasterAce was a slightly larger version of the Toyota LiteAce/TownAce. It featured a sharply sloped front, in contrast to the upright flat found in the Toyota HiAce. When introduced in November 1982, only the carbureted 1812 cc 2Y petrol engine was available.[1] Most markets gained the option of the 1974 cc 2C diesel engine in May 1983.[1] North American markets started with the fuel-injected 1998 cc 3Y, which was later replaced with the 2237 cc 4Y engine.
The Toyota MasterAce was replaced with the production of the Toyota Previa in 1990.
