Toyota has completely redesigned its minivan, the Voxy, and released it on January 13, 2022. While we’ve previously provided information about the Voxy on this site, this time we’ll focus on its maintenance costs.
When using a car, it’s important to understand the maintenance costs of owning one, such as gasoline, various taxes, and insurance premiums. If you don’t know, you may not be able to maintain your Voxy and end up having to sell it. This article introduces the Voxy’s gasoline costs, taxes, insurance premiums, and more, along with simulations. This information is useful for those who are considering purchasing a car, as well as those who are already owners. If you’re interested in the maintenance costs of a Voxy, be sure to check it out.
Voxy maintenance and running costs
Since the Voxy is a luxury car, it is best to assume that maintenance and running costs will be high.
- Automobile tax: 36,000 yen (1 year)
- Weight tax: Because it is over 1,500 kg, a high weight tax of 32,800 yen (every 2 years) is charged.
- Voluntary insurance premium: Approximately 60,000 yen (1 year)
- Vehicle inspection fee: Approximately 80,000 yen (every 2 years)
- Parking fee: Approximately 30,000 yen (monthly)
- Fuel cost: Depends on mileage
- Consumables: car wash, engine oil, etc.
Voxy automobile tax 36,000 yen (1 year)
Applying this to the table, the gasoline engine used in the Voxy’s gasoline-powered vehicles is a new inline-four 2.0L direct-injection engine called the “Dynamic Force Engine,” while the hybrid vehicles use a series-parallel hybrid with a reduction mechanism that combines the inline-four DOHC 1.8L engine “2ZR-FXE” with a motor . Because this vehicle has an engine displacement of “1.5L or more but less than 2.0L,” the automobile tax amount is 36,000 yen.
| Engine displacement | Automobile tax amount |
|---|---|
| 660cc | 10,800 yen |
| 1,000cc or less | 25,000 yen |
| More than 1,000cc but less than 1,500cc | 30,500 yen |
| More than 1,500cc but less than 2,000cc | 36,000 yen |
| More than 2,000cc but less than 2,500cc | 43,500 yen |
| More than 2,500cc but less than 3,000cc | 50,000 yen |
| More than 3,000cc but less than 3,500cc | 57,000 yen |
| More than 3,500cc but less than 4,000cc | 65,500 yen |
| More than 4,000cc but less than 4,500cc | 75,500 yen |
| More than 4,500cc but less than 6,000cc | 87,000 yen |
| Over 6,000cc | 110,000 yen |
Voluntary insurance premium: Approximately 60,000 yen (1 year)
Voluntary automobile insurance is insurance that car owners and users can voluntarily purchase to cover the portion of their insurance that is not covered by compulsory automobile liability insurance, or to prepare for damages that are not covered by compulsory automobile liability insurance . The main differences between compulsory automobile liability insurance and voluntary automobile insurance are as follows:
| item | Compulsory automobile liability insurance | Voluntary insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Join | compulsion | any |
| Coverage | Personal injury and property damage compensation | Personal injury and property damage compensation, vehicle insurance, passenger insurance, etc. |
| Compensation amount | minimum level | Subscriber’s choice |
| Insurance premiums | Depends on the vehicle type and age | Depends on the compensation |
Voluntary insurance mainly covers three types of coverage :
- Third-party liability insurance: Covers damages to the other party who is killed or injured.
- Property damage insurance: Covers damage to the other party’s property, such as vehicles and buildings.
- Vehicle insurance: Covers repair costs if your car is damaged in an accident.
You can freely combine these types of coverage to choose the coverage you need. The premium for optional insurance is determined by the coverage you choose, the type of car you own, your age, your accident history, and other factors.
This time, you can freely combine options, and the amount varies depending on the voluntary insurance company, so we think it will cost around 60,000 yen per year, including vehicle insurance.
Compulsory automobile liability insurance (17,650 yen for 2 years) required at the time of vehicle inspection
When purchasing a car, you pay the insurance premium for the period until the next vehicle inspection. The amount of automobile liability insurance premium differs between standard cars and light cars, and when purchasing a new standard car, it costs 17,650 yen.
Standard car: Automobile weight tax (weight tax) charged every two years after vehicle inspection: 32,800 yen (for two years)
Since it is a statutory fee that is included in the vehicle inspection fee, it will be listed in the vehicle inspection fee. The automobile weight tax is determined by vehicle model. The Voxy’s vehicle weight is 1,640kg to 1,670kg, and private passenger cars are inspected every two years, while freight vehicles are inspected annually.
| Vehicle weight | Less than 13 years since new registration |
|---|---|
| Less than 500kg | 8,200 yen |
| 1,000kg or less | 16,400 yen |
| 1,500kg or less | 24,600 yen |
| 2,000kg or less | 32,800 yen |
| 2.500kg or less | 41,000 yen |
| 3,000kg or less | 49,200 yen |
Here is an article about car taxes.
Vehicle inspection fee: Approximately 80,000 yen (every 2 years)
Vehicle inspection is a system to check whether a vehicle complies with the safety standards set out in the Road Transport Vehicle Act. All vehicles must undergo inspection three years after purchase , and then every two years thereafter . We estimated that the inspection fee for the Voxy would be around 80,000 yen.
Gasoline costs
- Fuel economy for gasoline vehicles (2WD) is WLCT mode: 15.0km/L (11.0km/L)
- Fuel economy for hybrid vehicles (2WD) is calculated based on WLCT mode fuel economy: 23.0km/L (16.5km/L).
Calculation of driving 10,000 km when gasoline price is 170 yen per liter
- Gasoline model 10,000km = 154,545 yen
- Hybrid car 10,000km = 103,030 yen
Consumables and other expenses
Other expenses include car wash fees and parking fees when traveling.
Calculate the cost for one year
The calculations are based on a 10,000 km annual driving distance. Also, I’ve written “approximately” because I’ve divided each payment into one year. Other expenses and parking fees are not included in this calculation, as some people incur these fees and others do not.
| 1 year fee | Voxy gasoline car |
Voxy hybrid car |
|---|---|---|
| automobile tax | 36,000 yen | 36,000 yen |
| Voluntary insurance premiums | Approximately 60,000 yen | Approximately 60,000 yen |
| Compulsory automobile liability insurance | Approximately 8,825 yen | Approximately 8,825 yen |
| Vehicle weight tax (weight tax) |
Approximately 16,400 yen | Approximately 16,400 yen |
| Vehicle inspection costs | Approximately 40,000 yen | Approximately 40,000 yen |
| Gasoline costs | Approximately 154,545 yen | Approximately 103,030 yen |
| total | Approximately 315,770 yen | Approximately 264,255 yen |
*This is based on the latest automotive information, so please let us know if you find any mistakes.
The annual maintenance costs for a Voxy are about 310,000 yen for a gasoline-powered car and about 260,000 yen for a hybrid car. We hope this information will be helpful when purchasing a car.
New Voxy full model change model grades
New Voxy grade
Two grades are available: “SG” and “S-Z”.
Voxy gasoline model
| grade | Passenger capacity |
Drive system |
Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG | 7-seater | 2WD | 3,090,000 yen |
| 4WD | 3,288,000 yen | ||
| 8-seater | 2WD | 3,090,000 yen | |
| 4WD | 3,288,000 yen | ||
| SZ | 7-seater | 2WD | 3,390,000 yen |
| 4WD | 3,588,000 yen |
Voxy Hybrid Model
| grade | Passenger capacity |
Drive system |
Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG | 7-seater | 2WD | 3,440,000 yen |
| E-Four (4WD) | 3,660,000 yen | ||
| 8-seater | 2WD | 3,440,000 yen | |
| SZ | 7-seater | 2WD | 3,740,000 yen |
| E-Four (4WD) | 3,960,000 yen |
A word from the editorial department
So far, we’ve focused on price, but we’d like to discuss comfort as well. If comfort is a priority, we recommend a hybrid car. This is because hybrid cars offer better fuel economy and motor assistance than gasoline models, allowing for a more relaxed driving experience. Furthermore, they use the same engine and hybrid system already well-established in many models, including the Prius. The Voxy model boasts increased engine and motor output, providing even greater comfort. Annual maintenance costs are estimated at around 260,000 to 310,000 yen. It’s important to consider these points when making your purchase.
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