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Toyota Corona Premio (T21) 1.8 i 16V (115 Hp)
Overall Rating
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)
Premio (T21) Overview:
Toyota Corona (Premio (T21)). With 155 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1150 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.
1.8 i 16V (115 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A well-balanced engine, offering a noticeable improvement in power over the 1.6L, making it more capable for varied driving conditions without being overly thirsty.
Fuel Economy
Provides a good compromise between performance and fuel economy, suitable for daily driving and occasional longer trips.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional reliability and durability
- • Comfortable and spacious interior
- • Good fuel economy for its class
- • Low maintenance costs
- • Smooth ride quality
Cons:
- • Uninspired styling
- • Modest performance (especially 1.6L)
- • Limited availability outside Japan (JDM model)
- • Basic interior features by modern standards
- • Lack of advanced safety tech
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(T19: 1995 - 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Corona |
| Generation: | Premio (T21) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 i 16V (115 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| 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 [100mm more] |
| Torque: | 155 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 7A-FE More details about the engine 7A-FE |
| 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 oil capacity: | 3.7 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
| 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 kg/Hp, 100 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.4 kg/Nm, 134.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1150 |
| Max. weight: | 1425 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 490 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4600 mm [100mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm [45mm less] |
| Height: | 1410 mm [85mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2580 mm [45mm more] |
| Front track: | 1465 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1450 mm |
| 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) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70 R14 S |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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