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Toyota Vista V40 2.2 TD (91 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota Vista:
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V40 Overview:
Toyota Vista (V40). With 192 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.
The Toyota Vista V40 was primarily a Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicle from the mid-1990s and was not subjected to Euro NCAP crash testing. While it would have met contemporary Japanese safety standards, it lacks the advanced safety features and structural rigidity of modern vehicles.
2.2 TD (91 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides strong low-end torque suitable for hauling and relaxed cruising, though overall power is modest.
Fuel Economy
Expected to deliver very good fuel efficiency, typical for a Toyota turbo-diesel of this generation, ideal for long journeys.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional Toyota reliability and durability
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class
- • Good fuel economy across the engine lineup, especially diesels
- • Smooth ride quality, ideal for long journeys
- • Simple and robust mechanicals, easy to maintain
Cons:
- • Dated exterior and interior styling by modern standards
- • Limited availability outside of Japan (JDM import)
- • Lack of modern safety features and driver aids
- • Performance is adequate but not exhilarating (except perhaps 2.0i)
- • Resale value can be variable due to import status
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(V40: 1994 - 1998).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Vista |
| Generation: | V40 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.2 TD (91 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 91 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 41.7 Hp/l [15mm less] |
| Torque: | 192 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 3C-T More details about the engine 3C-T |
| Engine displacement: | 2184 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 94 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 22.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.2 kg/Hp, 75.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.3 kg/Nm, 160 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 |
| Max. weight: | 1475 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4625 mm mm [15mm less] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1410 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Front track: | 1480 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 | 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 |
| Tires size | 185/70 R14 S |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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