Japanese brand Toyota has long acquiredworld renown thanks to the reliability and high manufacturability of the model range. The painstaking work of designers and designers pays off handsomely when the pace of sales of the next model breaks all records. Today we will talk about the head of the family, the “elder brother” of the popular Corolla - Toyota Windom sedan.
general information
The birth of the "firstborn" dates back to 1991year, now in the course of the third generation. As in the past, the sedan has retained the representative appearance and alignment of the forms. 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, in which much attention was paid to the exterior of the car. Among other innovations are:
- increase the size of the model (height and wheelbase);
- external outlines are made in typical American style;
- Salon visually became more spacious due to the successful layout of the main components;
- the dashboard still promotes manufacturability and rigorous features in the design, where gray tones blend in with the design;
- smooth ride, high controllability and excellent suspension - these are the distinctive features of the last restyling.
Thus, the sedan Toyota Windom executive class has a good performance, which will be discussed further.
Engine 1MZ-FE
With the development of the Japanese brand car fleet alsoincreased and the power of the motors, which were produced "waves". The considered unit 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 shortcomings is also available:
- the inability to overhaul due to the characteristics of the crankcase;
- increased carbon formation due to coking of the oil and features of the cooling system;
- danger of failure of assembly units due to overheating.
The engine is designed for gasoline brand AI-92, later versions use the "95th". The introduction of the VVT-i system made it possible to increase the power and number of revolutions per minute: 215 and 5,800, respectively.
Suspension and handling
For any car, it is important to maintain claritycontrol in all weather conditions and surfaces. Therefore, the engineers of the corporation 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 such as "McPherson";
- for greater stability, a limited-slip differential (LSD) is used;
- non-standard tires showed themselves excellently on turns on a flat road, but they succumb to unstable road surfaces (primer, asphalt with sand).
Transmission
Toyota Windom оснащена автоматической 5-speed gearbox, the quality of which causes a sense of respect for its creators. There is a true small flaw: the inclusion of the kick-down mode is not as fast as we would like.
Exterior and exterior equipment
Front optics are presented in the form of xenon lamps and "protivotumanok", which will help to drive a car in adverse weather. Fog lights are also at the back. The side mirrors are electrically operated, and the windows protect the driver from ultraviolet rays.
Interior
The exterior of the car is consistentclassroom. The decoration of the front of the Toyota Windom uses high-quality plastic, there are wooden inserts. The standard package includes leather trim seats and steering wheels.
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 the passenger seat in front);
- for the safety of the child, mounts are provided for the child seat;
- tensioner, retainer and three-point seat belt;
- electronic auxiliary braking system (BAS), cruise control.
Amenities in the cabin
Modern cars are hard to imagine without:
- climate control or fan;
- high-quality audio system;
- sound insulation of internal space.
Their presence in this model can not be doubted, and the quality has been tested for 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 “schoolmates”. Toyota Windom was not an exception, the photo of which is presented in the article.
In class E, serious competition is consideredmodels are imposed by the German auto industry and legends: Audi A6, Mercedes W124, BMW 5. Among these giants, “Japanese” shows itself in all its glory, at a low cost: only 7,000 are green.
Conclusion
It is necessary to emphasize the beautiful appearance andbuild quality Toyota Windom, whose technical characteristics confirm the position of the author. For its time, the car has good security systems, an exterior without pathos and coarseness, a powerful base for further restyling. But the main criterion of quality can be considered the popularity of the model on the world stage, in particular - in the North American car market.
