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Toyota Corona T19 2.0 i 16V TR-G (180 Hp)
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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 191 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1190 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 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 i 16V TR-G (180 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The pinnacle of performance for the T19, offering thrilling acceleration and a genuinely sporty driving experience.
Fuel Economy
Good for its power output, but fuel economy is secondary to its performance focus.
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(T19: 1993 - 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Corona |
| Generation: | T19 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i 16V TR-G (180 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 180 Hp @ 7000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 90.1 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 191 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 3S-GE More details about the engine 3S-GE |
| 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 oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.6 kg/Hp, 151.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.2 kg/Nm, 160.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1190 |
| Max. weight: | 1465 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4500 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1740 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1325 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2535 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1510 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1490 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 | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/55 R15 V |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
Behind the wheel of the Toyota Corona. How does it handle on the road?