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Toyota Corona RX,RT 2.0 (RT104) (88 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)
RX,RT Overview:
Toyota Corona (RX,RT). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 (RT104) (88 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 2.0L engine provides consistent and reliable power, making it a solid choice for everyday driving without high performance expectations.
Fuel Economy
Typical fuel consumption for a 2.0L engine of its era; not a standout for efficiency but acceptable for its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional reliability and durability
- • Simple and easy to maintain
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Good value for money as a used classic
Cons:
- • Modest performance across all engine options
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Dated interior design and technology
- • Fuel economy is not competitive with modern vehicles
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Station Wagon (RT118): 1973 - 1979).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Corona |
| Generation: | RX,RT |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (RT104) (88 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1976 |
| End of production: | 1979 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 88 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | 18R [Same engine] More details about the engine 18R |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.9 l |
| Coolant: | 8.2 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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