The Toyota Spade is one of those clever Japanese market compact cars that proves practicality does not need to come in a large package. Produced from 2012 to 2020, the Spade was designed with urban families, commuters and small business users in mind, offering a tall roofline, excellent visibility and a remarkably spacious cabin for its footprint. Its standout feature is the large power sliding door on the passenger side, giving superb access in tight parking spaces and making it especially useful for parents fitting child seats, older passengers, or anyone loading shopping and daily gear.

Closely related to the Toyota Porte, the Spade added a slightly sharper, more contemporary front end, giving it a distinct personality in Japan’s crowded compact car scene. Available with efficient petrol engines and front or all wheel drive layouts, it became known for Toyota reliability, low running costs and easy everyday driving. Its quirky single sliding door layout also earned it a small cult following among fans of unusual JDM people movers.

For Australian owners who have imported a Toyota Spade, Automotive Superstore can help keep it practical, comfortable and well maintained. From oils, filters and brake components to wiper blades, batteries, car care products, seat covers, floor mats, phone mounts and travel accessories, the right parts and accessories can make this smart little Toyota even more useful. The Spade may be compact, but its design is big on convenience, character and everyday usability.