Toyota Pronard MCX20 3.0 i V6 WT-I (215 Hp)

Toyota Pronard:

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MCX20 Overview:

Toyota Pronard (MCX20). With 299 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.31 l/100km). With a weight of 1500 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.

People's Opinions:

Our robots surveyed the comments on Reddit to find out people's satisfaction with Toyota Pronard. About 559 comments were scanned, 120 comments (21.47% of the total comments) were positive, compared to 34 negative comments (6.08% of the total comments). The remaining 405 comments were neutral (did not mention any praise or criticism) (%neutralPercentag%% of the total comments), and thus it received a rating of 1 stars out of 5.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Good weight-to-torque: ≈ 200 Nm/tonne.
• Front-wheel drive offers efficiency and lower weight.
• Independent suspension (front: Wishbone, rear: Coil spring) for comfort and handling.
• Ventilated front brakes improve stopping power under load.
• Rack-and-pinion steering for precise control.
• ABS improves braking safety.
• Reasonable curb weight (1500 kg).

Cons:

• Low specific output ( 71.8 hp/L) suggests less efficient ICE tuning.
• Basic or outdated ICE technology.
• Weak weight-to-power: ≈ 142.9 hp/tonne.
• Low payload capacity:275 kg.
• Older generation (ended production 2004 ); may lack latest tech.

Based on the pros and cons, the car is rated 3/5

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Specifications:

General:

  Brand: Toyota
  Model: Pronard
  Generation: MCX20
  Modification (Engine): 3.0 i V6 WT-I (215 Hp)
  Start of production: 1999
  End of production: 2004
  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
  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
  Piston Stroke: 83 mm
  Compression ratio: 10.5:1

Performance:

  Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)
  Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: 10.31 l/100 km
  Weight-to-power ratio: 7 kg/Hp, 143.3 Hp/tonne
  Weight-to-torque ratio: 5 kg/Nm, 199.3 Nm/tonne

Space:

  Kerb Weight: 1500
  Max. weight: 1775
  Max load: 275
  Fuel tank capacity: 70 l

Size:

  Length: 4895 mm
  Width: 1820 mm
  Height: 1460 mm
  Wheelbase: 2720 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
  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 H
  Front suspension: Wishbone
  Rear suspension: Coil spring