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Toyota Town Ace Noah 2.0 (130 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota Town Ace:
The Toyota LiteAce and TownAce are a line of light commercial and derivative passenger vans produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota. These vehicles originally utilized the cab-over-engine configuration, although since 1996 a semi-cab-over arrangement has featured instead. The LiteAce launched in 1970 as light-duty truck, with commercial and van/wagon body variants added in 1971. In 1976, Toyota released the larger TownAce van/wagon that derived from the LiteAce; a TownAce truck arrived later in 1978. Between 1982 and 1992, the series accommodated the MasterAce Surf—an upscale TownAce passenger wagon....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Noah Overview:
Toyota Town Ace (Noah). With 181 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8 l/100km). Weighing only 1280 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A spacious vehicle designed to transport passengers comfortably, often with sliding doors. With seating for 6, it’s perfect for larger families.
2.0 (130 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 130 Hp petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission, offers a more engaging drive and better acceleration than its diesel counterparts. It's a well-balanced option for everyday use.
Fuel Economy
Standard fuel economy for a 2.0L petrol minivan of its era. The manual transmission can help optimize efficiency for drivers who prefer to manage gear changes.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent reliability and durability, typical of Toyota vehicles of this era.
- • Spacious and versatile interior, ideal for families or cargo.
- • Available 4WD options enhance utility and all-weather capability.
- • Diesel engine offers good torque and fuel economy for its class.
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features compared to modern vehicles.
- • Performance, especially with the diesel engine, is modest.
- • Interior design and amenities are basic and utilitarian.
- • Fuel economy for petrol 4WD variants can be a concern.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Town Ace: 1992 - 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Town Ace |
| Generation: | Noah |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (130 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Minivan |
| Seats: | 6 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 130 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 65.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 181 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| 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 |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.8 kg/Hp, 101.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1280 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4475 mm mm [115mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Height: | 1935 mm mm [110mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm mm [485mm more] |
| Front track: | 1460 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1445 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear 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.] |
| Front suspension | Torsion |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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