Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Toyota Carina ED 1.8 i (125 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Toyota Carina:
The Toyota Carina is an automobile which was manufactured by Toyota from December 1970 to December 2001. It was introduced as a sedan counterpart of the Celica, with which it originally shared a platform. Later, it was realigned to the Corona platform, but retained its performance image, with distinctive bodywork and interior — aimed at the youth market and remaining exclusive to Japanese Toyota dealerships Toyota Store. It was replaced in Japan by the Toyota Allion in 2001 and succeeded in Europe by the Toyota Avensis....(Read more on Wikipedia)
ED Overview:
Toyota Carina (ED). With 161 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.9 s). The top speed reaches 190 km/h. 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 Carina ED generation was primarily a Japanese domestic market model and was not tested by Euro NCAP. Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, and while the related Carina E (European market) received 2.5 stars, direct data for the Carina ED is unavailable.
1.8 i (125 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.8L engine with 125 hp provides sufficient power for city driving, though the automatic transmission can make it feel less responsive during spirited acceleration. The 0-100 km/h in 11.9 seconds is modest.
Fuel Economy
The automatic transmission might slightly impact fuel economy compared to a manual, but it remains a reasonably efficient option for urban use and daily commuting.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent Toyota reliability and durability
- • Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- • Stylish hardtop sedan design with pillarless doors
- • Good fuel economy for its class (especially 1.8L manual)
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior for its size
Cons:
- • Performance can be modest, particularly with the 1.8L automatic
- • Limited availability outside the Japanese domestic market
- • Aging safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Interior plastics can show wear and tear over time
- • Not particularly engaging to drive for enthusiasts
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(E Hatch (T19): 1993 - 1998).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Carina |
| Generation: | ED |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 i (125 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 125 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 69.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 161 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 7A-FE [Same engine] More details about the engine 7A-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 layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 91.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4485 mm mm [45mm less] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Height: | 1315 mm mm [95mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2525 mm mm [55mm less] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
Would you recommend the Toyota Carina ? Tell us why or why not!