Toyota Vista V20 2.0i (90 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.2 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.1 / 5
Value 3.8 / 5
Performance 2.8 / 5
Comfort 3.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Toyota Vista:

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V20 Overview:

Toyota Vista (V20). With 169 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1210 kg, it’s quite light. 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.

Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year N/A
Adult Occupant N/A
Stars N/A
Expert Note:
The Toyota Vista V20 was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP (1997), and therefore was not tested. Safety features are rudimentary by modern standards, lacking airbags, ABS, or advanced driver-assistance systems.

2.0i (90 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 3 stars

Performance Verdict

With 90 Hp and a manual transmission, this 2.0i variant offers the most responsive driving feel among the listed options. It's capable for highway speeds and general use.

Fuel Economy

Reasonable fuel economy for a 2.0L engine of its time, particularly when managed with a manual gearbox. A solid choice for balanced performance and efficiency.

Best Use Case: Balanced Driving / Highway Capable

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Exceptional Toyota reliability and durability for its era.
  • • Comfortable and spacious interior for a mid-size sedan.
  • • Fuel-efficient engines (for the late 1980s) with multi-port injection.
  • • Smooth ride quality, well-suited for daily commuting.

Cons:

  • • Performance is adequate but not exciting, especially with automatic transmissions.
  • • Lack of modern safety features (no airbags, ABS, etc.).
  • • Dated interior design and technology by current standards.
  • • Potential for rust in older, unmaintained examples.

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Toyota
Model:Vista
Generation:V20
Modification (Engine):2.0i (90 Hp)
Start of production:1986
End of production:1990
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:90 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre:45 Hp/l
Torque:169 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:3S-FE
Engine displacement:1998
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:V-engine
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Engine layout:Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:86 mm mm
Piston Stroke:86 mm mm
Compression ratio:9:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio:13.4 kg/Hp, 74.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.2 kg/Nm, 139.7 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:1210
Size:
Length:4520 mm mm
Width:1690 mm mm
Height:1370 mm mm
Wheelbase:2600 mm mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual

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