Toyota Saksid is a 5-door LAV (light armored vehicle), which has been produced since 2002. This car was presented by the manufacturer as a model designed for commercial transport.
About Model
Toyota Saksid is available in two versions: both in passenger and cargo-passenger. Briefly tell about each.
The passenger version is special in that it is equipped exclusively with an "automatic". And under the hood is a 1.5-liter engine, known as the 1NZ-FE. The cargo-passenger version is equipped with "mechanics" and a diesel power unit.
Both options are popular. By the way, 4 years after the start of production, it was decided to carry out restyling. Thanks to him, it was possible to reduce fuel consumption by 0.08 liters. Also, the developers slightly changed the on-board computer. But the most important thing in the restyling of 2006 was that the specialists managed to reduce exhaust emissions by 50%! In addition, it was decided to add a headlight corrector.
Toyota Saksid is not supplied to Russia. Nevertheless, in the Far East of our country, this car is popular.
Characteristics
As an example, it is worth considering the technical side of one of the very first models. When production began, Toyota Saksid with a 109-horsepower 1.5-liter engine was popular. It is located in front, transversely. It does not have a turbocharger, but there is a distributed fuel injection and a DOHC mechanism. The engine of Toyota Saksid has a 4-cylinder.
Although the fuel consumption of the engine is small, it is recommended to refuel the car with AI-95 fuel. Ventilated disc brakes are installed on the front and drum brakes on the back. In principle, these are the main characteristics of the car.
Equipment
This car is offered in several trim levels. But the cabin can be confidently called comfortable, even if a person purchased a car in basic equipment.
In the maximum configuration, the car produced in 2002 can boast a thick and soft back sofa and front comfortable seats with adjustable head restraints. This is called a “super-salon." There are power windows, corrector, central locking, mud flaps, rear wiper. The only negative is the lack of a tachometer. And a short base - the high driver will be a little cramped if he decides to fold the rear seats.
More "adult" models, released, for example, in 2005, boast the presence of velor upholstery, alarm with automatic start, glass closer, vertical steering wheel adjustment, air conditioning, as well as CD, DVD and TV.
But, of course, the main thing in a car of this type is not the presence of a certain finish, but space for transportation, since these cars are usually bought by people who travel a lot and often and carry a huge amount of some things. In this regard, Toyota Saxid receives extremely positive reviews. The car is really spacious, everything fits in its trunk. Especially if you fold the back row.
Owner comments and cost
If we summarize the reviews, we can understand that most people who own such a Toyota praise its dynamics, trunk volume, spacious interior, quality of the gearbox and the comfort of the front seats. An obvious drawback is too low ground clearance for Russian roads. But, since the car is not supplied to our country, this can be ignored. Controversial qualities include sound insulation and body design. For an amateur, so to speak.
Now you can find this used model for sale, and in good condition. A 2012 car with a 1.5-liter engine without mileage in Russia will cost about 550,000 rubles. And this is with the maximum configuration. I must say, a good price for such a functional car.