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Toyota Will Vi 1.3 i 16V (88 Hp)
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Toyota Will:
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Vi Overview:
Toyota Will (Vi). With 123 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8 l/100km). Weighing only 940 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 165 km/h. 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 Will Vi was primarily sold in the Japanese domestic market and was not subjected to Euro NCAP safety testing. Its safety performance is not officially rated by this standard.
1.3 i 16V (88 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.3L 2NZ-FE engine provides adequate power for city driving and light highway use, but feels strained during rapid acceleration or at higher speeds. It's more about efficiency than outright performance.
Fuel Economy
With urban consumption around 8 L/100 km and extra-urban at 5 L/100 km, this engine offers respectable fuel economy for its era, making it an economical choice for daily commuting.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive and unique retro-futuristic styling
- • Excellent Toyota reliability and low maintenance
- • Good fuel economy for urban driving
- • Compact size makes it easy to maneuver and park in cities
- • Surprisingly spacious interior for its exterior dimensions
Cons:
- • Underpowered engine for highway cruising or spirited driving
- • Polarizing design may not appeal to everyone
- • Limited availability outside of Japan, making parts difficult to source
- • Basic interior features and materials
- • Rear drum brakes and basic suspension setup
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VS: April, 2001 - April, 2004).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Will |
| Generation: | Vi |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 i 16V (88 Hp) |
| Start of production: | January, 2000 |
| End of production: | December, 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 88 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 67.7 Hp/l [715mm less] |
| Torque: | 123 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2NZ-FE More details about the engine 2NZ-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 1299 |
| 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: | 3.7 l |
| Coolant: | 4.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 165 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.7 kg/Hp, 93.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.6 kg/Nm, 130.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 940 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3670 mm mm [715mm less] |
| Width: | 1660 mm mm [60mm less] |
| Height: | 1580 mm mm [150mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2370 mm mm [230mm less] |
| Front track: | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1430 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 [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 |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 165/65 R15 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
If you could change one thing about the Toyota Will, what would it be?