This time, we’ll be ranking Japanese cars with the most spacious interiors as of 2024 ( Reiwa 6 ). We’ll be looking at models currently available for sale. There are likely many people seeking spaciousness for various reasons, such as wanting a spacious car for comfort after having a child, or wanting to regularly transport friends but being unable to fit five people inside . We hope this article will be helpful for anyone considering a minivan or similar vehicle.
Comparing interior length x interior width x interior height
If you look at the specifications (main specifications) in catalogs or on websites, you will see that the “interior length,” “interior width,” and “interior height” are listed, and the cars are ranked by size based on these three specifications.
Top 10 spacious Japanese cars released in 2024
A survey of spacious cars on sale as of January 2024 found that the “Hiace Super Long” in Japan seats 10 people in four rows. The Nissan Serena is particularly impressive, boasting undoubtedly the largest interior space in its class for a 5-number size or 2.0L vehicle, and approaching the larger Alphard and Vellfire.
| Ranking | Manufacturer | Car name | Room size | Maximum number of passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st place | Toyota | Hiace Super Long |
Indoor length 3,525mm Indoor width 1,695mm Indoor height 1,565mm |
4 rows, 10 seats |
| 1st place | Toyota | Grand Ace | Indoor length 3,365mm Indoor width 1,735mm Indoor height 1,290mm |
4 rows, 8 seats |
| 2nd place | Toyota | Alphard Vellfire |
Indoor length 3,210mm Indoor width 1,590mm Indoor height 1,400mm |
3-row, 8-seater |
| 3rd place | Nissan | Serena | Indoor length 3,145mm Indoor width 1,545mm Indoor height 1,400mm |
3-row, 8-seater |
| 4th place | Honda | Step WGN | Indoor length 3,220mm Indoor width 1,500mm Indoor height 1,425mm |
3-row, 8-seater |
| 5th place | Toyota | Voxy Noah |
Indoor length 2,805mm Indoor width 1,470mm Indoor height 1,405mm |
3-row, 8-seater |
| 6th place | Nissan | Elgrand | Indoor length 3,025mm Indoor width 1,580mm Indoor height 1,300mm |
3-row, 7-seater |
| 7th place | Honda | Odyssey | Indoor length 2,920mm Indoor width 1,560mm Indoor height 1,325mm |
3-row, 7-seater |
| 8th place | Mitsubishi | Delica D:5 | Indoor length 2,980mm Indoor width 1,505mm Indoor height 1,310mm |
3-row, 7-seater |
| 9th place | Honda | Freed | Indoor length 3,045mm Indoor width 1,455mm Indoor height 1,285mm |
3-row, 6-seater |
| 10th place | Toyota | Sienta | Indoor length 2,545mm Indoor width 1,530mm Indoor height 1,300mm |
3-row, 7-seater |
Top 10 spacious Japanese cars in 2024 – Latest car information

Hiace Wagon

Grand Ace

Alphard

Serena

Voxy

Step WGN
summary
This time, we have ranked the cars based on their interior length, width, and height, but the interior shapes are different, and each company has implemented various measures such as seat shapes and spaciousness, so we would like you to actually ride in the car and make your decision. Furthermore, there is also the balance between the size of the interior space and the vehicle body, so we would like you to choose the car that suits you best.
For more details, please refer to this article.
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