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Toyota Scepter V10 2.2 i 16V (136 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota Scepter:
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V10 Overview:
Toyota Scepter (V10). With 196 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1380 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. 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.
The Toyota Scepter V10 was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, so no official rating is available. Safety features were standard for its era, including ABS on higher trims, but it would not meet modern safety standards.
2.2 i 16V (136 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily commuting and city driving, though it can feel less responsive under heavier loads or at higher speeds.
Fuel Economy
This four-cylinder engine provides the best fuel economy in the lineup, making it the most economical choice for everyday use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional Toyota reliability and durability
- • Comfortable and spacious interior, ideal for long journeys
- • Smooth and refined V6 engine options
- • Good build quality and robust engineering
- • Predictable and stable handling
Cons:
- • Styling may appear dated by modern standards
- • Base 2.2L engine can feel underpowered for some
- • Fuel economy for V6 models is not class-leading by today's standards
- • Not designed for sporty driving dynamics
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to newer vehicles
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Scepter |
| Generation: | V10 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.2 i 16V (136 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 136 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 62.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 196 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2166 |
| 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 layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.1 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.9 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.1 kg/Hp, 98.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7 kg/Nm, 142 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1380 |
| Max. weight: | 1655 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4780 mm mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2620 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1545 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1500 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 |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/70 R14 H |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
If you could change one thing about the Toyota Scepter, what would it be?