Omota Grand Transvan

The Omota Grand Transvan is A Mid-size Minivan produced since 1984.

2012 Grand Transvan Facelift SZT trim

### Also called

Omota Tuxedo 1985-2007 (Europe)Omota Altica (1991-Present)Silica Torient (2022-Present)Helron Atlantic

## Body and chassis

### Related

Omota Ferd (2008-2020)Omota Revere (2001-2007)

In 1984, American Automaker Omota introduced a Minivan to compete with other types of Minivans. The van was introduced as a new concept Of a small van with a sliding door on the side (later to have A sliding door on each side) The latest Generation has just began production as a 2022 Model.

**Rumors:**

In December 2021 A rumor was spread about a new Generation of the car, In a later Post on Facebook in March This year was a Post with LED headlights and a Dark Figure of a Minivan in the background with Text saying "It's Here"

## Performance

### Towing capacity

5,000 Lb.

1985-1991

The First Generation Grand Transvan Was introduced in 1984 as A 1985 Model. The Car received a lot of Success. It's peak of sales in this generation was in 1987 with 108,076 Sales

In Europe The Van was called the Omota Tuxedo, This name ran Until 2007.

**Competition:**

The main competition of the Transvan was the Crapper Motors Metron. With the rising sales of the metron, Omota had a tough time in 1984 due to the fact that Crapper Motors had already released their minivan. Many say that it is hard to tell who the inventor of the minivan was, but many point toward Crapper Motors. Although it is said that Crapper Motors started the Minivan, Omota had been planning a Compact like Passenger van that drove like a Small car. In 1987 Omota had many sales on the Transvan, but the conditions got worse when Crapper Motors facelifted their model and introduced more technological advancements. Omota had released their model in 1984 and had no plans of a facelift, the sales were below until 1990 when they facelifted the model. Around this time is when the Metron ended production and lifted some weight off of Omota's shoulders.

## Performance

### Towing capacity

5,500 Lb.

1991-1995

Although Just a restyle of the Previous Generation, This model was Considered a New generation rather than a facelift. The Model was well received by the Public, But many reported that the Headlights on the car would blow out in just 4 months.

In Australia This generation was known as the Altica, while the previous generation was called The Original name: Grand Transvan.

The Tuxedo Name continued to be used in Europe, this name spread to South America For this generation, Where it Replaced The Original name Grand Transvan.

## Overview

### Also called

Omota TuxedoOmota AlticaEnuly BY10005-Helici

## Performance

### Towing capacity

6,000 Lb.

1996-2000

For The Third Generation the van received a new body and platform. This model was Very well received by the Public with the only Known issue was a Oil Leak.

In 1998 The Van had switched assembly From Detroit, Michigan to the newly Built Atlanta, Georgia Plant

The Altica And Tuxedo Nameplates Were still being used. the Tuxedo name began to be Used in the U.K. For this generation, replacing the Grand Transvan Name in The U.K. The Tuxedo model was rumored to be changed to "Omota Format", but Omota denied this, saying the Tuxedo modle would stay.

Engines ranged from a 1.4 liter I5 to a 2.6 liter V6. I5s are made by Etec, as the Etec ZZI5 Series. SE models come standard with the 1.4 liter I5 and a Automatic 5 speed transmission. The SE models comes with plastic bumpers standard, with painted as a option. BX models come standard with V4 Engines by Etec. HCargo models come with 2.3 Liter I6 engines, Etec and Standart models. HCargos featured Painted windows as a standard, but clear windows come as a option. Trims range from the HCargo, SE, BX, SZT, JX and Premium. Stereos options were the Omota BZ-1000 standard Cassette, Omota BZ-1500 Disc, Elka CD Digi-Display and Zeltz Touch-Display 2" screen display with a early example of TouchX installed for a similar expierence to modern car infotainment screens. In 1998 The Standart Engine family was discontinued, leaving Etec as the remaining engine family. 1999 introduced a Sport trim featuring a 3.3 Liter V6. 2000 was the final year for the T;330 gen.

Reception:

The 1996 generation was recieved as a decent family hauler, but Oil leaks were common in all engines after about 100,000 miles. *Car and Driver* reviewed the Transvan in 1997 stating its cheap plastic dashboard and easy rusting metal body, but comfortable seats and technolgy.

## Performance

### Towing capacity

6,500 Lb.

The 2001-2007 model yet again looked like a facelift but was considered a new Generation. The public liked the revised model and it's improved 0-62 timing and Towing Capacity

Recall: In 2005 Omota recalled 2,025 Transvan's, 600 Altica's, and 1,040 Tuxedos due to the problem in the Engine. People reported a loud banging sound for the 2003 model. This cost Omota 1 Million in repairs.

This was the Tuxedo's last generation.

## Overview

### Production

2008-April 2022 (North America)2008-Present (Transvan Technique)

## Powertrain

### Engine

Etec AZ1 2.6 Liter I5WS-XXZ 3.0 Liter I6WS-XZA 3.4 Liter V6Tourer1 4.0 Liter V6

## Performance

### Towing capacity

5,000-9,000 Lbs.

In 2008 Omota revealed a new Grand Transvan model with a more squared out body than the last two generations. Omota said that the Body was based of the more squared body that was made from 1985-1995. In 2009 the model got a new package called SLE or (Standard Luxury Edition).

The Altica replaced the Tuxedo in Europe and continued to stay in production in Australia.

**2012 Facelift:**

In 2012 Omota revealed a facelift For the U.S Market. In Australia and Europe the pre-facelift model stayed in production until 2014 when it received the facelift model. Last 3 days ago Omota showed The New Transvan model to the public and said production will start as early as 4/20/22 and Models will be delivered to customers who Pre- Ordered the new model and to Dealers, The Current 2012 facelift model will continue assembly until 4/20/22. The company stopped producing metal frames and bodies for the car. The new model will start 20 minutes after the 2012 model stops.

**Collaboration:**

The Omota Grand Transvan was released alongside its luxury sister, the Helron Atlantic. It was revealed in 2007 by the designer, Jacob Ericson. It uses the same body and powertrains with a different fascia.

**Competition:**

In 2018 Omota had competition from Crapper Motors due to the new Ravoli. This caused some panic. The Ravioli had more advancements than the Transvan. Although Omota panicked, they had no more worries due to the short life of the Ravioli.

## Sixth Generation

The new 2022 model in the Omota headquarters showroom

## Performance

### Towing capacity

7,000 Lbs.

2022-Present

The Sixth Generation was revealed on April 18th and Started production. It has been scheduled for a SilverLux styling makeover, even though just being released. Many people have said they will hold on to the Pre-Facelift model because of it's short life. The car will become very rare

## Omota Transvan Techinique

The Omota Transvan Techinique is a 2nd facelift of the 2009 Model, offered in Mexico, South America, Indonesia, India and Australia. It is cheaper than the Grand Transvan regular model by $4,000.