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Toyota Town Ace Noah 2.0 (130 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Toyota Town Ace:
The Toyota LiteAce and TownAce are a line of light commercial and derivative passenger vans produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota. These vehicles originally utilized the cab-over-engine configuration, although since 1996 a semi-cab-over arrangement has featured instead. The LiteAce launched in 1970 as light-duty truck, with commercial and van/wagon body variants added in 1971. In 1976, Toyota released the larger TownAce van/wagon that derived from the LiteAce; a TownAce truck arrived later in 1978. Between 1982 and 1992, the series accommodated the MasterAce Surf—an upscale TownAce passenger wagon....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Noah Overview:
Toyota Town Ace (Noah). With 181 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8 l/100km). Weighing only 1280 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A spacious vehicle designed to transport passengers comfortably, often with sliding doors. With seating for 6, it’s perfect for larger families.
2.0 (130 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a smoother and more responsive driving experience compared to the diesel. The 130 Hp petrol engine provides sufficient power for city driving and highway merges, suitable for family use.
Fuel Economy
Average fuel economy for a petrol automatic minivan of its time. While not as frugal as the diesel, it's acceptable for mixed driving conditions.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent reliability and durability, typical of Toyota vehicles of this era.
- • Spacious and versatile interior, ideal for families or cargo.
- • Available 4WD options enhance utility and all-weather capability.
- • Diesel engine offers good torque and fuel economy for its class.
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features compared to modern vehicles.
- • Performance, especially with the diesel engine, is modest.
- • Interior design and amenities are basic and utilitarian.
- • Fuel economy for petrol 4WD variants can be a concern.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Town Ace: 1992 - 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Town Ace |
| Generation: | Noah |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (130 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Minivan |
| Seats: | 6 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 130 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 65.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 181 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| 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 |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.8 kg/Hp, 101.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1280 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4475 mm mm [115mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Height: | 1935 mm mm [110mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm mm [485mm more] |
| Front track: | 1460 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1445 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Front suspension | Torsion |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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