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Toyota Windom V20 3.0 i V6 24V (215 Hp)
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Toyota Windom:
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V20 Overview:
Toyota Windom (V20). With 299 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10 l/100km). With a weight of 1510 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Toyota Windom V20 generation (equivalent to Lexus ES 300 XV20/Toyota Camry XV20) was not directly tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features for its era included ABS and airbags, offering adequate protection for its time.
3.0 i V6 24V (215 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful engine in the lineup, offering strong acceleration and effortless highway cruising. This V6 provides a premium driving feel.
Fuel Economy
Likely slightly less economical than the 188hp 3.0L due to higher output, but still competitive for a performance-oriented V6 of its time.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional Toyota reliability and durability
- • Smooth and refined V6 engines across the range
- • Comfortable and quiet ride quality, ideal for long journeys
- • Spacious interior and generous trunk capacity
- • Good value for money on the used market
Cons:
- • Styling can be considered conservative by some
- • Not particularly sporty handling characteristics
- • Fuel economy, while reasonable, isn't class-leading
- • Limited availability of parts outside of Japan (as Windom)
- • Lack of modern safety features compared to newer vehicles
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(V10: 1991 - 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Windom |
| Generation: | V20 |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 i V6 24V (215 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 215 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 71.8 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 299 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2994 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.56 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7 kg/Hp, 142.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.1 kg/Nm, 198 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1510 |
| Max. weight: | 1785 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4845 mm mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm mm |
| Height: | 1395 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2670 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1545 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1520 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/65 R15 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
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