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Toyota Cynos L44 1.5i 16V (105 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Toyota Cynos:
The Toyota Paseo in Japan and other regions) is a sports-styled subcompact car sold from 1991 until 1999 by Toyota and was directly based on the Tercel. It was available as a coupé and in later models as a convertible. Toyota stopped selling the car in the United States in 1997, however the car continued to be sold in Canada, Europe and Japan until 1999. The Paseo, like the Tercel, shares a platform with the Starlet. Several parts are interchangeable between the three....(Read more on Wikipedia)
L44 Overview:
Toyota Cynos (L44). With 127 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 870 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Toyota Cynos L44 was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP, and therefore, no official safety rating is available. Safety features were typical for its era, including available ABS.
1.5i 16V (105 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 105 Hp engine, paired with an automatic transmission, offers adequate performance for daily commuting, though it lacks the sporty edge of its manual, higher-powered sibling.
Fuel Economy
Surprisingly efficient for an automatic of its time, achieving 6.3 l/100 km combined, making it a practical choice for urban driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reliable 5E-FHE engine
- • Sporty coupe styling
- • Good fuel economy for its era
- • Lightweight and agile handling
- • Affordable to buy and maintain
Cons:
- • Limited rear passenger space
- • Basic interior features by modern standards
- • Performance is modest, not a true sports car
- • Lack of modern safety features (no Euro NCAP)
- • Road noise can be noticeable at higher speeds
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Cynos |
| Generation: | L44 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5i 16V (105 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 6400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 70.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 127 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 5E-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 1497 |
| 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: | 3.2 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 87 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.3 kg/Hp, 120.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.9 kg/Nm, 146 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 870 |
| Max. weight: | 1090 |
| Max load: | 220 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4145 mm mm |
| Width: | 1645 mm mm |
| Height: | 1295 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2380 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1395 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.4 m |
| 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 |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
Every driver has a story. What’s yours with the Toyota Cynos?