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Toyota Cresta GX80 2.4 i (150 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota Cresta:
The Toyota Cresta is a mid-size luxury car built by Toyota. It was launched in 1980 and shared the chassis with the Mark II/Cressida and Chaser and was the top-level car at Japanese dealership Toyota Vista Store. The Cresta was produced for five generations, and production stopped in 2001 when it was merged with the Chaser to form the short-lived Verossa. The goal of the Cresta was to offer a more luxurious package than the Mark II, while the Chaser was the performance-oriented version of the same platform, but sold at different dealerships....(Read more on Wikipedia)
GX80 Overview:
Toyota Cresta (GX80). With 194 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. 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 Cresta GX80 was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, therefore, no official safety rating is available. Safety features were basic by modern standards.
2.4 i (150 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Despite the '2.4 i' trim name, this variant, equipped with the 2.0L 1G-GE engine, offered a respectable 150 Hp. It provided adequate performance for daily driving and comfortable cruising, though not particularly sporty.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was average for a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine of its era, not exceptional but acceptable for its class and power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent reliability and durability, typical of Toyota.
- • Smooth and refined ride quality, ideal for long journeys.
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class.
- • Variety of capable engines, from economical to performance-oriented.
- • Classic JDM styling with a timeless appeal.
Cons:
- • Fuel economy is not competitive by modern standards.
- • Lack of advanced safety features (common for its era).
- • Finding parts can be challenging outside of Japan.
- • Performance of base engines can feel dated compared to modern cars.
- • Interior plastics can show age and wear.
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Cresta |
| Generation: | GX80 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.4 i (150 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1992 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 150 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 75.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 194 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 1G-GE |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| 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 layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
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