Toyota Ist is a roomy compact car withThe original sports exterior, which first saw the light in 2001. True, in Europe it appeared only in 2004. In Russia this car is also popular, although the model was not even supplied to our country.
The Toyota Ist car was built onThe front-wheel drive platform, which formed the basis of its predecessor under the name Platz. A striking feature of the model is the sports style of the exterior. Many people even said that in its image there is something from the crossover. In addition, all-wheel drive was optional.
The wheelbase is 2460 mm, the length is 3930 mm.In width the car reaches 1725 mm, and in height - 1540 mm. The front part of the compact car is decorated with an original radiator grille, made in trapezoid form. By the way, on the front part of the hood appeared bend, which was not there before, and a neat "spout", where the designers put a nameplate with the inscription ist. The front bumper, by the way, has become more massive than its predecessors. The specialists made a rectangular section of the air intake, and it was decided to move the side tires for the "fog lights" slightly higher. The "look" of the headlights narrowed, although the original rhombic form of optics remained. But the rear lights changed. The headlights took the form of a triangle, not a boomerang, as before. And it looks much better.
A couple of words worth mentioning about the Toyota Ist salon.Dimensions of the body and increased wheelbase could not but affect the space inside. Became significantly more spacious and more comfortable. The rear row is especially well equipped. But the rear will be comfortable only for two passengers. In many ways because of the design. The sofa itself is divided into two seats. And in the middle there is a wide armrest. It is interesting that it was decided to fix it on the rail mechanism. And it can be shifted forward or backward. So it turns out to regulate a luggage space.
Another one of the "highlights" of the model is the comfortable frontchairs, equipped with lateral support. The backs, like the seats, are wider. By the way, even experts have improved the driver's place in terms of functionality and convenience. Dashboard, it was decided to move the center of the dashboard just to the right of the steering wheel. And the layout is quite unusual. The tachometer with the speedometer combined into a single unit. Now they are in V-shaped well, the sides of which are seen rectangular niches with sensors. And all controls of different systems are cascaded. More on the center tunnel Toyota Ist can see two cupholders.
In general, the salon turned out the most ergonomic and comfortable.
Это ещё одна важная тема, которую стоит отметить attention, talking about the Toyota Ist. The technical characteristics of the model are rather modest. Under the hood of the car put a 1.5-liter engine. There are two options: one for 109 and the other for 103 horsepower.
These are Japanese versions.Models supplied to the US car market have more power. Under their hood also put a 1.5-liter engine, but only with a capacity of 133 horsepower. The Japanese versions are equipped with only a 5-step "mechanics", and the American ones also have a 4-speed "automatic".
Maximum speed up to which canaccelerate this model is 175 km / h. Not much, but this compact car has a small expense. About 6 liters per 100 kilometers consumes Toyota Ist. The characteristic is not bad, one can not agree.
How much such a car costs is also worth it.to tell. Toyota Ist reviews receive mostly positive. Spacious, but compact machine with good performance like many. And even now there is an opportunity to buy it. True, in the variant used.
Approximately 550 000 rubles, you can buy a car produced in 2008 in good condition. With all-wheel drive, "climate", alloy wheels, parking sensors, ABS and a system to reduce fuel consumption.
But the newer versions (2013 release, for example) with xenon optics, rear view camera and other modern equipment will cost approximately 700 thousand rubles.
Model 2002 release can be found for moremodest price. For 180-200 thousand rubles. True, with a 87-horsepower engine, but also in good condition. In any case, before buying it is better to check the car in the workshop to identify possible damage. Because sometimes the low price is not without reason causes suspicion. And the car turns out to be bat, dyed or previously "recessed."
