Toyota Allion: Which Version to Buy and Why
The Toyota Allion in this catalogue is a Sedan offered from December 2001 through March 2021 across two generations, each represented in original and restyled form. The central buying choice is between the 1.5, 1.8, and 2.0 engines, while the available drivetrains include FWD and AWD. The 1.5 versions provide 109 hp, the 1.8 range spans 125–132 hp, and the 2.0 versions produce 152 or 158 hp.
The Toyota Allion in this catalogue is a Sedan offered from December 2001 through March 2021 across two generations, each represented in original and restyled form. The central buying choice is between the 1.5, 1.8, and 2.0 engines, while the available drivetrains include FWD and AWD. The 1.5 versions provide 109 hp, the 1.8 range spans 125–132 hp, and the 2.0 versions produce 152 or 158 hp. Buyers must also choose between the first generation’s Automatic and Variable transmissions and the second generation’s all-Variable range.
Toyota Allion generations: what changed?
The first-generation Toyota Allion ran from December 2001 to November 2004 as a Sedan with four versions. Its restyling continued from December 2004 to May 2007, also with four versions. Both phases offered the same basic selection: 1.5 AT, two 1.8 AT variants distinguished by power and drive, and 2.0 CVT. The recorded differences between the original and restyled specifications are small. Most figures remain unchanged, although the 2.0 CVT acceleration time changes from 10 seconds in the original model to 11 seconds after restyling.
The second-generation Sedan ran from June 2007 to March 2010 with five versions. It replaced the four-speed Automatic used by the 1.5 and 1.8 first-generation cars with a Variable transmission throughout the range. Its choice included 1.5 CVT, three distinct 1.8 CVT entries, and 2.0 CVT. One 1.8 CVT combined 125 hp with AWD, while the other two produced 132 hp and were available with FWD or AWD.
The restyled second generation covered April 2010 through March 2021 and contained four versions. It retained 1.5 CVT, 1.8 CVT, and 2.0 CVT choices, but its listed 1.8 alternatives both produce 132 hp, with the drive system—FWD or AWD—separating them. Compared with the earlier second-generation list, the 125 hp AWD 1.8 CVT is no longer present.
Toyota Allion engine specs and version comparison
Every listed Toyota Allion engine is Gasoline, has four Inline cylinders and four valves per cylinder, and has No boost. The first-generation 2.0 CVT uses Direct injection (direct); all other listed versions use Distributed injection (multi-point).
| Generation and period | Exact version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation, Dec 2001–Nov 2004 | 1.5 AT | 109 hp at 6000 rpm | 141 Nm at 4200 rpm | 1496 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation, Dec 2001–Nov 2004 | 1.8 AT, 125 hp | 125 hp at 6000 rpm | 161 Nm at 4200 rpm | 1794 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First generation, Dec 2001–Nov 2004 | 1.8 AT, 132 hp | 132 hp at 6000 rpm | 170 Nm at 4200 rpm | 1794 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation, Dec 2001–Nov 2004 | 2.0 CVT | 152 hp at 6000 rpm | 200 Nm at 4000 rpm | 1998 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| First-generation restyling, Dec 2004–May 2007 | 1.5 AT | 109 hp at 6000 rpm | 141 Nm at 4200 rpm | 1496 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First-generation restyling, Dec 2004–May 2007 | 1.8 AT, 125 hp | 125 hp at 6000 rpm | 161 Nm at 4200 rpm | 1794 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First-generation restyling, Dec 2004–May 2007 | 1.8 AT, 132 hp | 132 hp at 6000 rpm | 170 Nm at 4200 rpm | 1794 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First-generation restyling, Dec 2004–May 2007 | 2.0 CVT | 152 hp at 6000 rpm | 200 Nm at 4000 rpm | 1998 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Second generation, Jun 2007–Mar 2010 | 1.5 CVT | 109 hp at 6000 rpm | 141 Nm at 4200 rpm | 1496 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Second generation, Jun 2007–Mar 2010 | 1.8 CVT, 125 hp | 125 hp at 6000 rpm | 163 Nm at 4400 rpm | 1794 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| Second generation, Jun 2007–Mar 2010 | 1.8 CVT, 132 hp, FWD | 132 hp at 6000 rpm | 174 Nm at 4400 rpm | 1794 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Second generation, Jun 2007–Mar 2010 | 1.8 CVT, 132 hp, AWD | 132 hp at 6000 rpm | 174 Nm at 4400 rpm | 1794 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| Second generation, Jun 2007–Mar 2010 | 2.0 CVT | 158 hp at 6200 rpm | 196 Nm at 4400 rpm | 1986 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Second-generation restyling, Apr 2010–Mar 2021 | 1.5 CVT | 109 hp at 6000 rpm | 141 Nm at 4200 rpm | 1496 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Second-generation restyling, Apr 2010–Mar 2021 | 1.8 CVT, FWD | 132 hp at 6000 rpm | 174 Nm at 4400 rpm | 1794 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Second-generation restyling, Apr 2010–Mar 2021 | 1.8 CVT, AWD | 132 hp at 6000 rpm | 174 Nm at 4400 rpm | 1794 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| Second-generation restyling, Apr 2010–Mar 2021 | 2.0 CVT | 158 hp at 6200 rpm | 196 Nm at 4400 rpm | 1986 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
The 1.5 engines produce about 72.9 hp per litre. The 125 hp 1.8 engines provide about 69.7 hp per litre, while the 132 hp 1.8 versions reach about 73.6 hp per litre. The first-generation 2.0 CVT produces about 76.1 hp per litre; the second-generation 2.0 CVT rises to about 79.6 hp per litre.
Moving from the 109 hp 1.5 to a 132 hp 1.8 adds 23 hp and 29–33 Nm, depending on generation. Moving from a second-generation 132 hp 1.8 CVT to the 158 hp 2.0 CVT adds 26 hp but also reduces listed peak torque by 4 Nm, from 200 Nm in the first-generation 2.0 CVT to 196 Nm in the second-generation 2.0 CVT.
Toyota Allion performance and economy
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-generation 1.5 AT | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First-generation 1.8 AT, 125 hp | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First-generation 1.8 AT, 132 hp | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First-generation 2.0 CVT, Dec 2001–Nov 2004 | 10 seconds | 180 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First-generation-restyling 1.5 AT | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First-generation-restyling 1.8 AT, 125 hp | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First-generation-restyling 1.8 AT, 132 hp | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| First-generation-restyling 2.0 CVT, Dec 2004–May 2007 | 11 seconds | 180 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Second-generation 1.5 CVT | 10.5 seconds | 180 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Second-generation 1.8 CVT, 125 hp | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Second-generation 1.8 CVT, 132 hp | not measured | 200 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Second-generation 2.0 CVT | not measured | 200 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
Fuel-consumption figures are not measured for any listed Toyota Allion version, so the data cannot support an mpg comparison. The recorded performance advantage of the second-generation 1.8 CVT and 2.0 CVT is a 200 km/h maximum speed, which is 20 km/h above the listed 180 km/h of the 1.5 CVT.
Toyota Allion dimensions, weight, clearance and tank
External dimensions and wheel sizes are not measured for any version in the supplied data. Every version has a 60-litre fuel tank. Kerb weight ranges from 1140 to 1330 kg, while ground clearance ranges from 155 to 165 mm.
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-generation 1.5 AT | 1140 kg | not measured | 160 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| First-generation 1.8 AT, 125 hp, AWD | 1280 kg | not measured | 165 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| First-generation 1.8 AT, 132 hp, FWD | 1170 kg | not measured | 160 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| First-generation 2.0 CVT | 1240 kg | 1600 kg | 160 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| Second-generation 1.5 CVT | 1140 kg | not measured | 160 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| Second-generation 1.8 CVT, 125 hp, AWD | 1330 kg | 1605 kg | 155 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| Second-generation 1.8 CVT, 132 hp, FWD or AWD | 1170 kg | not measured | 160 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| Second-generation 2.0 CVT | 1240 kg | not measured | 160 mm | 60 L | not measured |
The 109 hp 1.5 versions carry about 10.46 kg per horsepower. The 132 hp 1.8 versions at 1170 kg improve that figure to about 8.86 kg per horsepower, while the 152 hp first-generation 2.0 CVT records about 8.16 kg per horsepower. The 158 hp second-generation 2.0 CVT has the strongest figure at about 7.85 kg per horsepower.
The unusual comparison is the early second-generation 1.8 CVT with 125 hp and AWD. At 1330 kg, it is 190 kg heavier than the 1.5 CVT and 160 kg heavier than the 132 hp 1.8 CVT entries. Its weight-to-power ratio is about 10.64 kg per horsepower, slightly higher than the 1.5 CVT’s 10.46 kg per horsepower. It also has the lowest listed clearance at 155 mm.
Which Toyota Allion version should you buy?
For the strongest power-to-weight result, choose the second-generation 2.0 CVT. Its 158 hp, 1240 kg kerb weight and 200 km/h measured maximum produce the range’s best listed weight-to-power ratio. Relative to the 132 hp 1.8 CVT, it supplies 26 additional horsepower for 70 kg of extra kerb weight.
For the most balanced numbers, the second-generation 1.8 CVT with 132 hp is the clearer middle choice. In either FWD or AWD form, the supplied specifications list 174 Nm, 1170 kg and 160 mm of clearance. It gains 23 hp over the 1.5 CVT while adding only 30 kg, reducing the weight burden from about 10.46 to 8.86 kg per horsepower.
Choose the 1.5 CVT or 1.5 AT when the priority is the lowest listed kerb weight rather than maximum performance. Both produce 109 hp and 141 Nm at 1140 kg. The second-generation 1.5 CVT additionally has measured performance figures of 10.5 seconds to 100 km/h and 180 km/h.
Choose an AWD version when AWD itself is required by the brief, but compare the entries carefully. The first-generation 1.8 AT with 125 hp has 165 mm of clearance and weighs 1280 kg. The early second-generation 1.8 CVT with 125 hp weighs 1330 kg and has 155 mm, whereas the listed 132 hp AWD 1.8 CVT weighs 1170 kg and has 160 mm. Those recorded differences make the 132 hp AWD specification numerically more attractive, with 7 additional horsepower, 11 additional Nm, 160 kg less kerb weight and 5 mm more clearance than the 125 hp second-generation AWD version.
Prices, cars for sale, engine prices, oil capacity, oil type, reliability and problems are not measured in the supplied data. They therefore cannot determine the recommendation. Based strictly on the catalogue numbers, the 132 hp 1.8 CVT is the balanced selection, the 158 hp 2.0 CVT is the performance choice, and the 109 hp 1.5 is the lightest specification.