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Toyota Vista V40 1.8i 16V (125 Hp)
Overall Rating
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V40 Overview:
Toyota Vista (V40). With 162 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1150 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.
The Toyota Vista V40 was primarily a Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicle from the mid-1990s and was not subjected to Euro NCAP crash testing. While it would have met contemporary Japanese safety standards, it lacks the advanced safety features and structural rigidity of modern vehicles.
1.8i 16V (125 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a good balance of power and responsiveness for daily driving, feeling adequately sprightly for its class and era.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy for a naturally aspirated petrol engine of its size and time, making it a cost-effective choice.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional Toyota reliability and durability
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class
- • Good fuel economy across the engine lineup, especially diesels
- • Smooth ride quality, ideal for long journeys
- • Simple and robust mechanicals, easy to maintain
Cons:
- • Dated exterior and interior styling by modern standards
- • Limited availability outside of Japan (JDM import)
- • Lack of modern safety features and driver aids
- • Performance is adequate but not exhilarating (except perhaps 2.0i)
- • Resale value can be variable due to import status
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(V40: 1994 - 1998).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Vista |
| Generation: | V40 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8i 16V (125 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 125 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 68 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 162 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1839 |
| 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: | 82.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.2 kg/Hp, 108.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.1 kg/Nm, 140.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1150 |
| Max. weight: | 1425 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4625 mm mm [15mm less] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1410 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1450 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/70 R14 S |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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