Toyota Crown Saloon (XS10) 2.0 (143 Hp) Mild Hybrid Automatic
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Toyota Crown:
The Toyota Crown is an automobile which has been produced by Toyota in Japan since 1955. It is primarily a line of executive cars that is marketed as an upscale offering in the Toyota lineup.
In North America, the first through fourth generations were offered from 1958 through 1972, being replaced by the Corona Mark II. The Crown nameplate returned to the North American market in 2022, when the sixteenth-generation model was released. The Crown has also been partially succeeded in export markets by its closely related sibling, the Lexus GS, which since its debut in 1991 as the Toyota Aristo has always shared the Crown's platform and powertrain options. Later models of the GS and Crown have taken on a very strong aesthetic kinship through shared design cues....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Saloon (XS10) Overview:
Toyota Crown (Saloon (XS10)). With 196 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1480 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Offers a good balance of power for daily driving and highway cruising, with smooth hybrid assistance for improved responsiveness.
Fuel Economy
Improved fuel efficiency over conventional petrol engines due to mild-hybrid technology, making it suitable for mixed driving conditions.
Best Use Case:
Mixed / Highway
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional reliability and durability, typical of Toyota's Crown lineage.
- • Comfortable and spacious interior, ideal for long journeys and passenger comfort.
- • Range of fuel-efficient engine options including LPG and Mild Hybrid.
- • Smooth and refined automatic transmission for a relaxed driving experience.
- • Strong resale value in markets where it was popular.
Cons:
- • Limited availability outside of the Japanese domestic market.
- • Conservative styling may not appeal to all modern tastes.
- • Older models may lack advanced modern safety features and infotainment.
- • Performance can be modest with the lower-powered engine variants.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Saloon (XS10): 2001 - 2008).
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| Brand: | Toyota |
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| Model: | Crown |
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| Generation: | Saloon (XS10) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (143 Hp) Mild Hybrid Automatic |
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| Start of production: | 2002 |
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| End of production: | 2008 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV) |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 143 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 71.9 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 196 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 1G-FE [Same engine] More details about the engine 1G-FE |
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| Engine displacement: | 1988 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.3 kg/Hp, 96.6 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.6 kg/Nm, 132.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1480 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4695 mm mm [Same length.] |
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| Width: | 1695 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1525 mm mm [10mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2785 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 170 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.2 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | dependent spring suspension, Trailing arm |
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| Electric: |
| Electric motor power: | 4 Hp |
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| Electric motor Torque: | 56 Nm |
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