Toyota Voxy / Noah

The Toyota Voxy and Noah (R80 generation, 2014 onwards) are sister vehicles from Japan's domestic market — imported to Sri Lanka in large numbers as used vehicles and actively listed by hire operators. Van Hire Sri Lanka, Casons, Lanka Holidays, and Lanka Rent a Car all offer them. Rofi.lk specifically recommends the Voxy for families needing 7 seats. This is the standard 7-seat family transfer vehicle in Sri Lanka's hire fleet.

Power sliding doors make boarding and exiting much easier than a conventionally doored MPV, which matters at temples, small car parks, and restaurants on a busy day. The 2.0L petrol or 1.8L hybrid engine is smooth and quiet. Seven seats in a 2+3+2 layout — the 3rd row folds flat to open 500 L of cargo space. With all 7 seated, only small bags fit behind the rear row (160 L). With 5 passengers and the 3rd row folded, 3 standard suitcases fit comfortably.

Ground clearance is 155 mm — adequate for all sealed tourist routes including hill country roads. Not suitable for safari tracks or unpaved village roads. For any family itinerary that needs 7 seats without the size and cost of a KDH van, the Voxy is the correct vehicle.