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Toyota Corona EXiV 1.8i (115 Hp) Automatic
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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)
EXiV Overview:
Toyota Corona (EXiV). With 155 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1250 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.
As a vehicle from the early 1990s, the Corona EXiV was designed to safety standards of its era, which typically included basic safety features like ABS (on some trims) but lacked advanced occupant protection systems common in modern cars. It was not tested by Euro NCAP.
1.8i (115 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for basic commuting and city driving. The automatic transmission prioritizes smoothness over spirited performance, making it a relaxed option.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for an automatic 1.8L, making it an economical choice for daily use, especially in urban environments.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional Toyota reliability and durability.
- • Comfortable and refined ride quality.
- • Fuel-efficient engine options for its era.
- • Spacious interior for a compact sedan.
Cons:
- • Styling might be considered bland by some.
- • Performance, while adequate, isn't sporty.
- • Limited availability of parts in some markets today.
- • Lacks modern safety features and technology.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(T140: 1983 - 1987).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Corona |
| Generation: | EXiV |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8i (115 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1989 |
| End of production: | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 115 Hp @ 5400 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 65.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 155 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 1S-EL, 1S-ELU, 1S-E More details about the engine 1S-EL, 1S-ELU, 1S-E |
| Engine displacement: | 1762 |
| 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: | 81 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.5 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.9 kg/Hp, 92 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.1 kg/Nm, 124 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1250 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4505 mm |
| Width: | 1690 mm |
| Height: | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2525 mm |
| Front track: | 1465 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1430 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.4 m [above average] |
| 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 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 185/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.0J x 14 |
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