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Toyota Corona T19 2.0 D EX (73 Hp) 4WD
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Toyota Corona:
The Toyota Corona is an automobile manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota across eleven generations between 1957 and 2001. On launch, the Corona was Toyota's second-highest product in their range, just below the Crown. The Corona was marketed in the JDM at Toyota's Toyopet Store dealership channels, and the Corona was one of Toyota's first models exported to other global markets, followed by the smaller Toyota Corolla.
The Corona played a key role in Toyota's North American success. Having previously entered the North American passenger car market in 1957 as Toyopet, the company met little success, withdrawing in 1961. The company re-entered the North American market in June 1964, rebranded as Toyota, introducing its third-generation Corona with more modern technology and numerous standard features. Toyota advertised the car prominently, with the company's first television commercial featuring the Corona. The car was well received, winning the 1969 Road Test Import Car of the Year. The Corona helped boost U. S. sales of Toyota vehicles to more than 20,000 units in 1966 , making the company the third-best-selling import brand in the United States by 1967. In 2014, editors at Car and Driver called the Corona one of the best Toyotas ever made, arguing that Toyota survived long enough to thrive in America because of the Corona....(Read more on Wikipedia)
T19 Overview:
Toyota Corona (T19). With 132 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1310 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. 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 Corona T19 was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, therefore no official rating is available. Safety features were standard for its era, focusing on passive restraints.
2.0 D EX (73 Hp) 4WD Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Very slow, with the 4WD system adding weight, further impacting acceleration. Purely utilitarian and robust.
Fuel Economy
Outstanding fuel efficiency, especially considering the added weight and complexity of the 4WD system.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional Toyota reliability and durability
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class
- • Good fuel efficiency across many engine options
- • Available All-Wheel Drive (4WD) for enhanced traction
- • Practical and low maintenance costs
Cons:
- • Styling can be considered uninspired by some
- • Base engines can feel underpowered, especially with automatic transmissions
- • Lacks modern safety features due to its age
- • Not particularly engaging to drive in most standard trims
- • Limited availability of performance variants in some markets
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(EXiV: 1989 - 1993).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Corona |
| Generation: | T19 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 D EX (73 Hp) 4WD |
| Start of production: | 1992 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 73 Hp @ 4600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 37 Hp/l [15mm more] |
| Torque: | 132 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2C More details about the engine 2C |
| Engine displacement: | 1974 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 23:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 17.9 kg/Hp, 55.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.9 kg/Nm, 100.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1310 |
| Max. weight: | 1585 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4520 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Height: | 1425 mm mm [105mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2580 mm mm [55mm more] |
| Front track: | 1465 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1435 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R14 S |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
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