Not just the "electric back door function" set in the new Toyota "Noavoku"!?

What are the features of the back door function of the three different models of "Toyota", "Honda" and "Nissan"?

Toyota launched the new "Noah/Voxy" on January 13, 2022, and has changed significantly from appearance to function. One of the functions is the newly adopted electric "power back door". [Image] "Impressed by the mounting position...!" Toyota's new "Noavoku" Electric back door switch is here!? See it in the image! (43 photos) In addition, the rival Honda "Step Wagon", which is scheduled to be officially released around spring, will also newly adopt an electric "power tailgate". The current model of the Nissan "Serena" also uses the "half back door" function, which has been highly evaluated by many users for its high level of convenience. In this way, minivans have a variety of backdoor functions depending on the manufacturer, but what are the characteristics of each?

(From left) Toyota “Noah”, Nissan “Serena”, Honda “Step Wagon”

The new Noah/Voxy, which has undergone a full model change for the first time in eight years, has newly adopted a free stop door as a back door function.　When opening and closing the back door, it is possible to stop the door at any angle by pushing the door with your hand at your own timing. Furthermore, the aforementioned "power back door" function is set as an optional equipment. This function is equipped with a switch next to the rear tail lamp on both sides, and by pressing this switch, the door can be stopped at the desired angle. The switch is located in a place where it can be operated without opening the car's sliding door all the way, and when operating the switch, it is possible to see the space behind the vehicle because the rear can be seen sufficiently. On the other hand, the conventional model of the Step Wagon was equipped with a "wakuwaku gate" equipped with a side-opening subdoor, but this was abolished in the new model, and a new vertically-opening "power tailgate" was adopted. (setting by grade). With this function, you can open and close the back door with the smart key or manually, and you can memorize the angle you want to stop by pressing the switch on the car. In addition, it is possible to stop at any position, such as when there is an obstacle behind. In addition, the Serena is one of Nissan's representative models, which has gained a certain level of popularity with users even now, six years after the current model appeared in 2016. The "half backdoor" function is standard equipment for Serena's backdoor function. This function has a dedicated open/close switch separate from the normal back door, so that only the glass part can be opened and closed. Therefore, even if the car parked behind you or the distance from the wall is close, you can easily open the door to load and unload your luggage. The point is that the range of motion is small and it can be opened with a light force. As you can see, each of the three models has a backdoor function with different characteristics, but users have various opinions about this on SNS. The new Noah/Voxy has received comments such as "I fell in love with the free stop door as standard equipment" and "The position of the power back door button is good!", Especially the position of the optional function button. being seen　The new Stepwagon has received voices supporting the functions of the previous model, such as "Was the Wakuwaku Gate abolished?" On the other hand, the new function power tailgate is installed only in the "Spada" and "Spada Premium Line" types, and is not installed in the "Air", so "Why is it not in the Air? ' and 'It's not an optional setting'. Regarding the Serena, there are comments such as, "Serena's back door function does not require the car to move forward!" It seems that some users feel that the action of putting out to the screen is unnecessary and feels the convenience is high. * * * * It can be said that the convenience differs depending on the intended use even when compared with each of the three models. "For this reason, it would be a good idea to consider purchasing after considering what kind of situations are common when loading luggage."

Kuruma News Editorial Department