{"id":14699,"date":"2026-06-20T06:16:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T06:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=14699"},"modified":"2026-06-20T06:16:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T06:16:37","slug":"toyotas-quietly-brilliant-1991-liteace-made-real-ice-cubes-from-a-minivan-console","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=14699","title":{"rendered":"Toyota\u2019s Quietly Brilliant 1991 LiteAce Made Real Ice Cubes From a Minivan Console"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.techeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/19213852\/1991-toyota-liteace-minivan-fridge-ice-cube-maker.jpg\" alt=\"1991 Toyota LiteAce Minivan Fridge Ice Cube Maker\" width=\"960\" height=\"961\"\/><br \/>Back in 1991, Toyota offered something in select LiteAce minivans that still catches people off guard decades later. Between the front seats sat a console box that could chill drinks and freeze real ice cubes while the vehicle moved down the road. Most minivans from that era focused on basic space and reliability. This one added a practical touch few competitors matched.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-247364\"\/><br \/><iframe title=\"This 1991 Toyota VAN with Factory Fridge, Icemaker, and 4x4. by Ottoex\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n-OrWR94NXg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"This 1991 Toyota VAN with Factory Fridge, Icemaker, and 4x4. by Ottoex\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n-OrWR94NXg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><br \/>The LiteAce was part of Toyota\u2019s long-standing line of practical compact vans and wagons built for everyday use. In regions such as Japan and Canada, as well as earlier North American vehicles offered as the Toyota Van, purchasers wanting for a little more may choose higher grades with some extremely nice amenities. The Cool &amp; Hot Box was a highlight in this category. It carried around 6 cans in the main compartment and had a small designated space for freezing. The package included two ice trays. Owners would fill them with water, place them in, and the rest was taken care of.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--ribbon aawp-product--sale\" data-aawp-product-asin=\"B0DJ197M66\" data-aawp-product-id=\"239555\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"tec02e-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"LEGO Technic Fast and Furious Toyota Supra MK4 Building Kit- Toy Car for Kids Boys and Girls Ages 9+ - Creative Gift for Fast and Furious Car Fans - Realistic Engineering Details - 42204\">\n<p>    <span class=\"aawp-product__ribbon aawp-product__ribbon--sale\">Sale<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51kWbzPQYXL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"LEGO Technic Fast and Furious Toyota Supra MK4 Building Kit- Toy Car for Kids, Boys, and Girls, Ages...\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n<p>            LEGO Technic Fast and Furious Toyota Supra MK4 Building Kit- Toy Car for Kids, Boys, and Girls, Ages&#8230;        <\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n<ul>\n<li>TOY CAR MODEL KIT\u2013 Boys and girls ages 9 and up create thrilling movie action by building one of the most iconic cars in movie history with the LEGO&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>FAST AND FURIOUS CAR \u2013 Fans will be delighted by the LEGO Toyota Supra sports car toy, which is packed with realistic details and authentic movie&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>ACTION-PACKED FEATURES\u2013 Builders assemble the 6-cylinder engine, steering, opening hood and removable Targa top roof, then recreate favorite Fast&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nCooling comes directly from the dual air-conditioning system that many of these vans were equipped with. The refrigerant just had to run across to the console to keep the trays cold, resulting in actual, solid ice cubes on long rides. There was no separate compressor, and it didn\u2019t draw much electricity because it used the existing A\/C system in an efficient manner. Simply turn on the climate control, as the ice maker works silently in the background. To top it off, it created frozen cubes rather than chilled air or ice from home.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.techeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/19215115\/1991-toyota-liteace-minivan-fridge-ice-cube-maker-1.jpg\" alt=\"1991 Toyota LiteAce Minivan Fridge Ice Cube Maker\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><br \/>An OttoEx video on the feature\u2019s daily use shows a cleaner 1991 example. The van is equipped with a 2.0-liter 3Y gasoline engine with fuel injection, an automated transmission, and part-time four-wheel drive. It also included locking hubs and a two-speed transfer case, allowing it to navigate off-road with ease. Inside, the seating arrangement was rather simple, with eight people spread across three rows. The van had a Toyota CD player and cassette deck for audio, and rear heating was available for added comfort. The console fridge was right between the front seats, and once the air conditioner turned on, you could sense how chilly it was.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.techeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/19215122\/1991-toyota-liteace-minivan-fridge-ice-cube-maker-2.jpg\" alt=\"1991 Toyota LiteAce Minivan Fridge Ice Cube Maker\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><br \/>The van was rather compact, measuring approximately 4070mm in length, 1650mm in width, and 2100mm in wheelbase, making it easy to park. Height varied based on the roof design, but was typically between 1765 and 1965 millimeters. It weighed between 1270 and 1440 kg, depending on how you specified it. Toyota provided smaller 1.5- and 1.8-liter gasoline engines, as well as a 2.0-liter diesel, some of which were turbocharged. At the end of the day, the goal was to make things basic and strong so they would be easy to service for years to come.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.techeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/19215126\/1991-toyota-liteace-minivan-fridge-ice-cube-maker-3.jpg\" alt=\"1991 Toyota LiteAce Minivan Fridge Ice Cube Maker\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"\/><br \/>Before the Previa, the Cool &amp; Hot Box was mostly an option on higher-end trims, specifically Japanese market wagons and certain North American Toyota Van models. It wasn\u2019t on every LiteAce, mind you; many purchasers chose not to have it, and it was removed from US versions when the lineup changed. However, in other places, the option remained on higher-end Previa models for a little longer. If you\u2019re lucky enough to come across one of these vehicles with the original console intact, it\u2019s now a true collector\u2019s item. 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