What I learned today
Minivans
Most Recently updated on 6 Shvat 5770.
*NOTE* – this list is a work in progress. All of the information here is to be used as a reference only.
So that this list doesn’t get out of hand, I limited it to 6/7 passenger minivan type cars (4x4s or Jeep type vehicles are not included)
I tried to put together as comprehensive a list of 6/7 passenger “minivans” as I could to help out anyone who’s in the market for this type of car. For each model I got the price of the car (in shekels, in red) for Olim + the cost of Rishui – a yearly fee, similar to registration in the US. I noted next to each model the number of seats based on the information on their website. Please use the Comments section below to leave your feedback or to ask any questions. I can only answer specific questions about the 07 Grandis (we bought one about 3 months after we arrived) but I’ll be happy to answer any general questions that I can. Also, if there’s a car that you think I should add to the list please let me know with a comment.
Hatzlacha to anyone in the market.
| Rodius (7 or 9 seater) | Mitsubishi Grandis (7 seater) |
| Mazda 5 (7 seater) | Citroen C4 Picaso (7 seater) |
| Peugeot 308SW (6 or 7 seater) | Renault Logan MCV (7 seater) |
| Kia Carnival (7 seater) | Kia Carens (7 seater) |
| Ford S-Max (7 Seater) | Ford Galaxy (7 Seater) |
www.ssangyong.co.il
Rodius Page
Phone numbers : Tel-Aviv – 03-636-6777 Yerushalayim – 02-679-3555
Call Efi at the TA office 054-428-7844
Rodius (7 seater) - 170,000 + 2,127
Rodius (9 seater) - 175,000 + 2,971
Tech Specs - http://www.ssangyong.co.il/rodius_specification.html
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www.mazda.co.il
Mazda5 Page
Phone numbers: Tel-Aviv – 03-568-8333 Yerushalayim – 02-673-5150
Mazda5 (base) - 132,500 + 2,127
Mazda5 (loaded) – 136,000 + 2,127
Tech Specs – http://www.mazda.co.il/files/mazda5/M5_specs.pdf
http://www.mitsubishi-israel.co.il/
Grandis Page
Phone numbers: Tel-Aviv – 03-538-0761 Yerushalayim – 02-678-2651
Grandis I – 134,900 + 2,127
Grandis II – 174,200 + 2,127
Tech Specs – http://www.mitsubishi-israel.co.il/objects/specifications/grandis.pdf
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http://www.citroen.co.il
Phone numbers: Tel-Aviv – 03-563-1333 option2 Yerushalayim – 02-675-6555
Call Moti at the TA office for Citroen or Peugeot – 03-563-1362
C4 Picaso Page
SX– 142,093 + 1872
PK– 148,502 + 1872
Tech Specs – http://c6.pas-rahav.com/c4/8829.pdf
C-Crosser Page
Special order, takes about 2 months and costs roughly 260,000nis but can vary greatly depending on specs
Tech Specs – http://www.citroen.co.il/Ccrosser/html/general.htm
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http://www.peugeot.co.il
Phone numbers: Tel-Aviv – 03-563-1333 option1 Yerushalayim – 02-675-6555
308SW Page
137,774 + 1,872
Tech Specs – http://www.iandm.net/Campaign/peugeot/newSite/308/mifrat_15036_b.pdf
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www.renault.co.il
Phone numbers: Tel-Aviv – 03-638-1222 Yerushalayim – 02-622-5999 option 1
Logan MCV Page
Automatic Transmission – 110,000 + 1,588
Manual Transmission – 109,000 + 1,588
Tech Specs – http://www.renault.co.il/cars/DaciaLogan/specifications.html
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http://www.kia-israel.co.il/
Phone numbers: Tel-Aviv – 03-537-7444 Yerushalayim – 02-6783312
Carnival Page
Carnival (gas, engine 2700) LX – 165,000 + 2,971
Carnival (diesel, engine 2900) LX – 165,000 + 2,971
Tech Specs – http://www.kia-israel.co.il/App_Themes/Site/PDF/vehicles/carnival/NewCarnival.pdf
Carens Page
Carens (gas) – 130,000 + 2,127
Tech Specs – http://www.kia-israel.co.il/App_Themes/Site/PDF/vehicles/carens/CarensBenzin.pdf
Carens (diesel) – 135,000 + 2,127
Tech Specs – http://www.kia-israel.co.il/App_Themes/Site/PDF/vehicles/carens/CarensDizel.pdf
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www.ford.co.il
Tel-Aviv – 03-537-5891 Yerushalayim – 02-672-2111
S-Max Page
163,200 + 2,127
Tech Specs – http://www.ford.co.il/files/specifications/Ford_SMax.pdf
Galaxy Page
174,500 + 2,971
Tech Specs – http://www.ford.co.il/files/specifications/Ford_Galaxy.pdf
about 2 years ago
Thank you for the info and your efforts!
about 1 year ago
Hi there. Thanks for sharing your research. Did you ever come across Toyota, Hyndai (H-1), or Ford Tourneo? I know your site is dedicated to 6-7 passenger vehicles. Did you come across any 8 passenger vehicles in your research that you can recommend? Also, why didn’t you look at the Jumpy I see it is popular here. I am not interested in European for myself, but I was just curious. Thanks
about 1 year ago
Hi Yaakov.
You have the answer to your question in your comment. When making this list I decided to focus specifically on minivan type vehicles (6-7 passenger) so that it doesn’t get out of hand. If there’s someone who works in the auto industry here or someone else who wants to put together different lists, I’ll be happy to host them here.
During my research, the only car that came with an option of more than 7 seats was the Rodius (first one listed). Since we bought the Grandis, I can’t comment one way or another about any other vehicle. The purpose of this list was to give people a starting point when looking into these types of vehicles.
Is the Jumpy a 6-7 passenger vehicle?
Sorry I can’t be more helpful.
about 1 year ago
Hi. I did aliya a few months ago and am interested in importing a Toyota Sienna from Canada (or the US). Is this financially feasable or will it end up costing me more than I bargained for? Can you give me some advice about if and how to go about this? Thanks
about 1 year ago
@Simcha,
Since I don’t work in the auto industry, I can’t comment one way or the other about importing a car. You can try posting a question here – http://www.tapuz.co.il/Forums2008/SiteForum/goveng/2098/forum
about 1 year ago
@Simcha,
We are currently in the process of importing a 2004 Sienna (i.e., the ship arrived last week and we are working with an expediter guy who is doing everything to get it released from meches). I’ll post how it goes, bli neder.
about 1 year ago
Hope all goes smoothly.
Be’Hatzlacha.
about 1 year ago
Hi
I found this information very useful. Do you think the prices are reasonably accurate given the passage of time.
Which mitsubishi did you buy?
Regards
John
about 1 year ago
I think more or less the prices are accurate.
We bought the Mitsubishi Grandis.