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Toyota Picnic XM1 2.0 16V (SXM10) (128 Hp)
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Toyota Picnic:
The Toyota Ipsum, Picnic, or Avensis Verso is a car produced by the Japanese carmaker Toyota from 1995 to 2010. It is a compact MPV with standard three-row seating. The Ipsum, like many Toyota products, was shared as a trio of the Toyota Gaia, and sold only at Japanese Toyota dealerships called Toyota Store, next to the Toyota Carina. The Gaia was unique to Toyopet Store locations, and the Toyota Nadia was sold at Toyota Corolla Store.
The first generation, named Ipsum in Japan and Picnic in export markets, was built from May 1995 until 2001, with export versions arriving in 1996. A commercial version was sold as the Toyota SportsVan in Denmark. It had a choice of two straight-four engines, either a petrol unit displacing 2. 0-litres or a 2. 2-litre turbo-diesel engine, the 3C-TE. The Ipsum was Toyota's first real success in Japan's then-new "RV" market segment. The initial sales target of 10,000 units per month was exceeded by nearly fifty percent in the car's first few months on the market....(Read more on Wikipedia)
XM1 Overview:
Toyota Picnic (XM1). With 178 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1335 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.8 s). The top speed reaches 180 km/h. A spacious vehicle designed to transport passengers comfortably, often with sliding doors. With seating for 6, it’s perfect for larger families.
The Toyota Picnic (XM1) generation was not tested by Euro NCAP. While equipped with basic safety features like ABS, it lacks modern active and passive safety systems found in contemporary vehicles.
2.0 16V (SXM10) (128 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for family duties, with reasonable acceleration and sufficient power for highway cruising, though it won't set any speed records.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is typical for a 2.0L petrol engine of its era, with urban figures being somewhat high but extra-urban economy being more respectable.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional Toyota reliability and durability
- • Spacious and highly practical interior with flexible seating
- • Comfortable ride quality, suitable for long journeys
- • Good all-round visibility for urban driving
- • Relatively low running costs, especially the diesel variant
Cons:
- • Uninspired and somewhat dated exterior styling
- • Performance can be sluggish, particularly with the diesel engine or a full load
- • Fuel economy of the petrol engine is average for its class and era
- • Lacks modern safety features and was not Euro NCAP tested
- • Interior design and features might feel basic compared to some rivals
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Picnic |
| Generation: | XM1 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 16V (SXM10) (128 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Minivan |
| Seats: | 6 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 128 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 64.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 178 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| 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: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.4 kg/Hp, 95.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.5 kg/Nm, 133.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1335 |
| Max. weight: | 2010 |
| Max load: | 675 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1840 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 180 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4530 mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm |
| Height: | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2735 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 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 | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 195/65 R14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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