Toyota launches partly remodeled 'Sparky' minivan

Toyota launches partly remodeled 'Sparky' minivan

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. launched a partly remodeled minivan called the Sparky. The new minivan costs the same as the previous model, but allows passengers to get in and out easily via larger footstools attached to the driver's and passenger's seats. The height of the steering wheel can also be adjusted in most versions of the new Sparky. The Sparky, available through Toyota Vista dealers nationwide, sells at a price ranging from 1.32 million yen to 1.70 million yen.

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