Japanese car company Toyota is famous for its quality cars. In Russia, the products of this brand enjoy well-deserved popularity among motorists, due to their quality, comfort, unpretentiousness in service and relatively low cost. The highest level of car sales of this brand was recorded in the Far East, due to its geographical proximity to Japan. It is also worth noting that the availability of vehicles of the secondary market of the Land of the Rising Sun played an important role. Spare parts for Toyota are sold in large quantities and at a moderate cost. As you know, Japan has left-hand traffic, so cars for the domestic market are made only with right-hand drive.
A bit of history
Among the brightest representatives of the Japanese car company in our market is the front-wheel-drive Toyota Premium sedan, which has earned respect from many Russian motorists. Currently, the second generation of the model is being produced, the production of which was launched in 2007. Unfortunately, this model is not officially available on our market, but as a right-hand drive version, it is widespread in the Far East.
Premio production began in 2001. Since the start of mass production and to this day, this model has not lost its relevance in terms of design and level of equipment. Toyota Premium (price about 550 thousand rubles) is positioned as a S-class sedan. And this means that the car is roomy and comfortable, with a high level of equipment.
In Russia, this segment of cars is notable for fierce competition. To gain its market share, any model needs to offer something extraordinary. One of the important advantages of Premio is the ability to complete four-wheel drive in certain versions. In severe Russian conditions, this gives a clear advantage to the driver, combined with a high level of vehicle comfort making it very popular in its segment.
Toyota Premium: engines
Depending on the configuration, this model is equipped with engines of various sizes: from 1.5 to 2.0 liters. They develop power from 109 to 155 horsepower. In general, regardless of the type of engine, Toyota Premio does not suffer from a lack of acceleration dynamics, and the driver can feel confident in any traffic situation. However, conventionally, types of power units can be divided into separate categories:
- 1.5 liter engine - for quiet, economical driving;
- 1.8-liter - for more dynamic movement, but with moderate fuel appetite;
- The 2.0-liter powertrain is for dynamic driving enthusiasts for whom fuel consumption is not a significant factor.
Technical characteristics of Toyota Premium
The model has several types of transmission, it is a manual and automatic transmission. Fuel consumption, respectively, depends on the type of engine and its modifications. On average, fuel consumption is represented by the following figures:
- 7-8.5 liters of fuel - on a suburban highway;
- 10-13.5 liters - in the city.
Driving style also plays a big role. It is precisely this feature that determines the rate of gasoline consumption, and it varies both upward and downward. The ground clearance of 150 millimeters allows you to confidently storm small urban bumps and not particularly worry about the condition of the bottom of the car.
Exterior
The exterior of the car is characterized by a combination of harmony and grace. The build quality of body panels is at a traditionally high level, the smoothness of the lines immediately arouses sympathy. The body design turned out so successful that after a considerable number of years has not lost its relevance and is still quite modern. Head optics deserve special attention. It is truly enormous. The shape is somewhat reminiscent of a box. Both the front and rear lights project gracefully onto the wings.
However, for motorists who want to give their car extraordinary, service stations offer to make tuning. Toyota Premium is one of the few models whose parts are sold in a large assortment.
Interior
When decorating the interior, quality materials were used that create a cozy atmosphere in the car. The soft plastic on the front panel contributes not only to an increase in the level of acoustics, but also to the overall comfort of driving. In terms of the volume of internal space, Toyota Premium is a typical representative of its segment. And this means that in the cabin with enough comfort can accommodate 5 people of average build.
The instrument panel is ergonomic. Looking at her, you understand that here everything is placed in the most successful way. To the right of the steering wheel are buttons responsible for the remote opening of windows, the trunk and door locks. In the middle of the panel are a multimedia system, ventilation ducts. The steering wheel is not functional, the company logo flaunts in the middle of the horn. Immediately behind it you can see the on-board computer, speedometer, tachometer, etc.
Security
In terms of safety, Toyota Premium offers an anti-lock braking system of ABS wheels and airbags for the driver and passengers as standard. After independent testing of this model, a high score was assigned. Such results allow us to rightly consider the car safe.
Aerodynamic properties
The behavior of Toyota Premio on the road can be described in one word - stability. This concept is present in all aspects of management:
- in keeping a straight line;
- in rut susceptibility;
- in cornering;
- in motion at high speed.
It is these characteristics that allow the driver to feel confident in different driving situations.
The chassis of the car is characterized by high smoothness, which in the conditions of poor quality roads is an undoubted advantage. The suspension ignores road flaws, even to medium sizes. But on large defects in the canvas she makes a characteristic sound.
To summarize
The price range varies depending on the region of the car and the year of its production. In the secondary market, Toyota Premium has high liquidity and over time has little to lose in value. All this is due to the excellent combination of criteria such as price-quality, rich equipment, passenger and driver safety, high maintainability, as well as the reliability of the main components and assemblies.