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Toyota Corona Premio (T21) 2.0 i 16V D-4 (145 Hp)
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Toyota Corona:
The Toyota Corona is an automobile manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota across eleven generations between 1957 and 2001. On launch, the Corona was Toyota's second-highest product in their range, just below the Crown. The Corona was marketed in the JDM at Toyota's Toyopet Store dealership channels, and the Corona was one of Toyota's first models exported to other global markets, followed by the smaller Toyota Corolla.
The Corona played a key role in Toyota's North American success. Having previously entered the North American passenger car market in 1957 as Toyopet, the company met little success, withdrawing in 1961. The company re-entered the North American market in June 1964, rebranded as Toyota, introducing its third-generation Corona with more modern technology and numerous standard features. Toyota advertised the car prominently, with the company's first television commercial featuring the Corona. The car was well received, winning the 1969 Road Test Import Car of the Year. The Corona helped boost U. S. sales of Toyota vehicles to more than 20,000 units in 1966 , making the company the third-best-selling import brand in the United States by 1967. In 2014, editors at Car and Driver called the Corona one of the best Toyotas ever made, arguing that Toyota survived long enough to thrive in America because of the Corona....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Premio (T21) Overview:
Toyota Corona (Premio (T21)). With 196 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1200 kg, it’s quite light. 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.
2.0 i 16V D-4 (145 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.0L D-4 engine offers a significant boost in power, providing strong acceleration and confident highway cruising capabilities.
Fuel Economy
Despite higher power, Toyota's D-4 direct injection technology aims for improved fuel efficiency, offering a good balance of power and economy for its size.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional reliability and durability
- • Comfortable and spacious interior
- • Good fuel economy for its class
- • Low maintenance costs
- • Smooth ride quality
Cons:
- • Uninspired styling
- • Modest performance (especially 1.6L)
- • Limited availability outside Japan (JDM model)
- • Basic interior features by modern standards
- • Lack of advanced safety tech
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Premio (T21): 1996 - 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Corona |
| Generation: | Premio (T21) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i 16V D-4 (145 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 145 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 72.6 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 196 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 3S-FSE D4 More details about the engine 3S-FSE D4 |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.9 l |
| Coolant: | 6.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.3 kg/Hp, 120.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.1 kg/Nm, 163.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 |
| Max. weight: | 1475 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 490 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4600 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1410 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2580 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1465 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1450 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 | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R14 S |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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