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Toyota Crown Wagon (GS130) 2.0 i (135 Hp)
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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)
Wagon (GS130) Overview:
Toyota Crown (Wagon (GS130)). With 177 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1500 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 i (135 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 2.0L inline-six provides sufficient power for daily commuting and city driving. While smooth, it can feel underpowered when fully loaded or attempting spirited highway overtakes.
Fuel Economy
Offers slightly better fuel economy than the 2.5L variant, making it a more economical choice for urban environments, though still not outstanding by contemporary metrics.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional Toyota reliability and durability
- • Spacious and comfortable interior, ideal for families
- • Smooth and refined ride quality
- • Classic, understated styling with a strong presence
- • Strong aftermarket support and parts availability in some regions
Cons:
- • Fuel economy is not competitive by modern standards
- • Lack of modern safety features and driver aids
- • Performance can be leisurely with smaller engines
- • Dated interior technology and infotainment
- • Rust can be an issue in older, unmaintained examples
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(S1: 1983 - 1987).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Crown |
| Generation: | Wagon (GS130) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i (135 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1987 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 135 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 67.9 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 177 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 1G-FE More details about the engine 1G-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 1988 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| 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: | 4.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.1 kg/Hp, 90 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.5 kg/Nm, 118 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1500 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4690 mm mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm |
| Height: | 1515 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2730 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1465 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1410 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Tires size | 185/75 SR14 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5Jx14 ET27 5x114.3 |
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