The Japanese brand Toyota has long since gained worldwide fame thanks to the reliability and high technology range. The painstaking work of designers and designers pays off handsomely when the pace of sales of the next model is breaking all records. Today we will talk about the head of the family, the "older brother" of the popular Corolla - the Toyota Windom sedan.
general information
The birth of the “firstborn” dates back to the distant 1991, now the third generation is now in use. As in the past, the sedan has retained the representative appearance and formality. This is the first and only car with a representative in the North American market (Lexus ES300).
The last restyling of the car was remembered by orthodoxy, which paid great attention to the exterior of the car. Among other innovations can be identified:
- increase in model dimensions (height and wheelbase);
- the outlines are made in a typical American style;
- the salon visually became more spacious due to the successful layout of the main components;
- the dashboard still promotes manufacturability and strict features in the design, where plastic gray tones organically fit into the design;
- smoothness, high handling and excellent suspension - these are the distinguishing features of the latest restyling.
Thus, the Toyota Windom executive class sedan has good performance, which will be discussed later.
Engine 1MZ-FE
With the development of the fleet of the Japanese brand, the power of engines, which were produced by the "waves", also grew. The unit under consideration is attributed to the third wave of release, it was used on cars until 2006.
Among the advantages can be identified:
- silent work;
- reliability (over 500 thousand km of comfortable mileage).
A list of disadvantages is also available:
- the impossibility of major repairs due to the characteristics of the crankcase;
- increased carbonization due to coking oil and features of the cooling system;
- danger of failure of the units of the unit due to overheating.
The engine is designed for gasoline grade AI-92, later modifications use the "95th". The introduction of the VVT-i system allowed to increase the power and the number of revolutions per minute: 215 and 5 800, respectively.
Suspension and handling
It is important for any car to maintain clarity of control in all weather conditions and surfaces. Therefore, the corporation engineers paid great attention to the Toyota Windom chassis, the characteristics of which are presented below:
- the design consists of front and rear stabilizers, shock absorbing struts of the MacPherson type;
- for greater stability, the limited slip differential (LSD) is used;
- non-standard tires showed excellent performance in bends on a flat road, but pass in front of an unstable road surface (primer, asphalt with sand).
Transmission
Toyota Windom is equipped with an automatic 5-speed gearbox, the quality of which evokes a feeling of respect for its creators. There is really a slight flaw: the inclusion of kick down is not as fast as we would like.
Exterior and exterior fittings
The front optics are presented in the form of xenon lamps and “fog lights” that will help drive the car in adverse weather. Fog lights are also located at the rear. The side mirrors are electrically operated, and the windows protect the driver from ultraviolet rays.
Interior
The exterior of the car is consistent with the class. In the front panel trim Toyota Windom uses high-quality plastic, there are wood inserts. The standard package includes leather-wrapped seats and a steering wheel.
Security systems
The Japanese have always been famous for providing powerful security systems for their cars. It is worth paying attention to the following details that are present in the basic version of the model:
- a pair of airbags (for the driver and front passenger seat);
- for the safety of the child, fixtures for the child seat are provided;
- tensioner, retainer and three-point seat belt ;
- electronic brake assist system (BAS), cruise control.
Salon Amenities
It is difficult to imagine a modern car without:
- climate control or fan;
- high-quality audio system;
- soundproofing of the internal space.
Their presence in this model is beyond doubt, and the quality is checked by years of active use.
Price Comparison
An important role in the popularity of the machine is played by its price tag, the ability to compete on an equal footing with "classmates." Toyota Windom was not an exception, the photo of which is presented in the article.
In Class E, the German car industry and legends impose serious competition on the model in question: Audi A6, Mercedes W124, BMW 5. Among these giants, the Japanese show themselves in all their glory, at a low cost: only 7,000 green ones.
Output
It is necessary to emphasize the beautiful appearance and build quality of Toyota Windom, the technical characteristics of which confirm the position of the author. For its time, the car has good security systems, an exterior without pathos and sloppiness, a powerful base for further restyling. But the main criterion for quality can be considered the popularity of the model on the world stage, in particular - in the car market of North America.