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Toyota Will VS 1.8 16V 4X4 (125 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota Will:
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VS Overview:
Toyota Will (VS). With 161 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1220 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Toyota Will VS was a Japan-only model and was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. Its safety performance would be based on contemporary Japanese domestic market standards.
1.8 16V 4X4 (125 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a balanced performance for daily driving, with the added benefit of all-wheel drive for improved traction and stability in varied conditions.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy will be slightly lower than its FWD counterparts due to the added weight and drivetrain losses of the 4X4 system.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unique and distinctive styling that stands out
- • Toyota's renowned reliability and durability
- • Range of engines, including a potent 190 hp option
- • Practical hatchback body style with decent cargo space
- • Good value as a JDM import
Cons:
- • JDM-only model, making parts and servicing challenging outside Japan
- • Interior design might feel dated compared to modern cars
- • Not officially crash-tested by Euro NCAP
- • Limited availability and higher import costs for international buyers
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Will |
| Generation: | VS |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 16V 4X4 (125 Hp) |
| Start of production: | April, 2001 |
| End of production: | April, 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 125 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 69.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 161 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 1ZZ-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 1794 |
| 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 oil capacity: | 3.7 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 91.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.8 kg/Hp, 102.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.6 kg/Nm, 132 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1220 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4385 mm mm |
| Width: | 1720 mm mm |
| Height: | 1444 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1490 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1475 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/55 R16 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
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