Interior and Exterior
Durability
Inside and out, the Toyota Coaster is built to last. With extensive use of anti-corrosion steels, anti-chip paint applied to front and rear wheel arches, tinted windows protecting the interior upholstery, and Toyota's standard high level of mechanical reliability throughout, you maximise the return on your investment by spending more time on the road and less time in the shop.
Passenger comfort
A comfortable passenger is a happy passenger. The Coaster boasts generous headroom and legroom, ample space between seats, high ceiling, large windows, 4 speaker MP3 compatible CD sound system with audio input jack^, air conditioning*, cloth seats**, heating, tinted windows, and large comfortable (and attractive) seats. All seats are mounted with single posts, which maximises legroom and allows passengers to easily fit their baggage under the seats.
From August 2007 production the rear 6th row seats have been changed from two one person seats to a single two person bench seat. What's more, thanks to long tapered rear leaf springs and independent front suspension with double wishbones and upper torsion bar, the Coaster delivers a comfortable, stable ride, with minimal body roll.
^ Available from August 2007 production vehicles.
* Not a standard feature on base model.
** Deluxe model only.
Safety
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seatbelts
With the addition of 2-point type seatbelts with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR), your passengers are now even safer. * This is a huge advancement in safety for the Coaster. ELR seatbelts are sensitive to the Vehicles motion and automatically lock upon sudden stop or collision, helping to keep you and your passengers safe.
* Available from August 2007 production vehicles onwards.
Mechanical
Advanced suspension
To any bus passenger, a smooth ride is a good ride. (Not to mention the driver!) That's why the Toyota Coaster features independent front suspension with double wishbones and an upper torsion bar. This combination not only makes for happy passengers, it also enhances driver control. Add to that the long tapered leaf springs in the rear, and you've got a comfortable - and stable - bus ride for everyone.