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Toyota Cami J1 1.3i 16V P (90 Hp) 4WD
Overall Rating
Toyota Cami:
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J1 Overview:
Toyota Cami (J1). With 123 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1050 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Toyota Cami J1 (Daihatsu Terios twin) was not directly tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features are basic for its era, lacking modern active safety systems.
1.3i 16V P (90 Hp) 4WD Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 90 Hp 4WD variant, likely with a manual transmission, offers better driver engagement and slightly improved performance feel compared to its automatic counterpart, though power remains limited.
Fuel Economy
Likely the most fuel-efficient of the 90 Hp 4WD options due to the manual gearbox, offering a good balance of capability and running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Compact and maneuverable, ideal for city driving
- • Available 4WD system provides good traction for light off-road or adverse weather
- • Toyota/Daihatsu reliability ensures dependable ownership
- • Practical interior with decent cargo space for its size
- • Turbocharged engine offers surprisingly good performance
Cons:
- • Naturally aspirated engines can feel underpowered, especially with automatic and 4WD
- • Interior design and materials are dated compared to modern SUVs
- • Lack of modern safety features and no Euro NCAP rating
- • Not ideal for long highway journeys due to limited power and potentially firm ride
- • Fuel economy for 4WD automatic versions can be average
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Cami |
| Generation: | J1 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3i 16V P (90 Hp) 4WD |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp @ 3200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 69.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 123 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K3-VE |
| Engine displacement: | 1297 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.2 l |
| Coolant: | 5.65 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 72 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.7 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.5 kg/Nm, 117.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1050 |
| Max. weight: | 1325 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 559 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 221 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3785 mm mm |
| Width: | 1555 mm mm |
| Height: | 1695 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2420 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1305 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1310 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.4 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/70 R15 S |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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