Toyota Blade: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Toyota Blade catalogue data presents two distinct choices: the 2.4 CVT, offered with FWD or AWD, and the more powerful 3.5 AT, offered with FWD. The 2.4 CVT produces 167 hp and 224 Nm, while the 3.5 AT develops 280 hp and 344 Nm.
The Toyota Blade catalogue data presents two distinct choices: the 2.4 CVT, offered with FWD or AWD, and the more powerful 3.5 AT, offered with FWD. The 2.4 CVT produces 167 hp and 224 Nm, while the 3.5 AT develops 280 hp and 344 Nm. Buyers prioritizing lower kerb weight can choose the 1-generation 2.4 CVT FWD at 1,390 kg; those wanting AWD get the 2.4 CVT AWD at 1,450 kg and 140 mm of ground clearance. The 3.5 AT is the performance-led option, combining 280 hp with a 6-speed Automatic, although acceleration, top-speed, and fuel-consumption figures were not measured in the supplied data.
Toyota Blade generations and versions
The Toyota Blade 1 generation covers May 2006 through November 2009 as a Hatchback 5-door. Its three listed versions are the 2.4 CVT FWD, 2.4 CVT AWD, and 3.5 AT FWD. The modification records themselves run from December 2006 through November 2009. This generation therefore provides the complete choice among the lighter FWD four-cylinder model, the AWD four-cylinder model, and the more powerful V-shaped six-cylinder model.
The Toyota Blade 1 generation, restyling runs from December 2009 through April 2012 and remains a Hatchback 5-door with three versions. It retains the same basic selection: 2.4 CVT with FWD, 2.4 CVT with AWD, and 3.5 AT with FWD. Power, torque, displacement, tank capacity, suspension type, and braking configuration are unchanged in the supplied specifications. The recorded differences are limited: FWD 2.4 CVT ground clearance falls from 140 mm to 135 mm, while 3.5 AT kerb weight rises from 1,470 kg to 1,480 kg.
Toyota Blade engine specs compared
| Generation and version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 generation — 2.4 CVT | 167 hp (123 kW) at 6,000 rpm | 224 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 2,362 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| 1 generation — 2.4 CVT | 167 hp (123 kW) at 6,000 rpm | 224 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 2,362 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| 1 generation — 3.5 AT | 280 hp (206 kW) at 6,200 rpm | 344 Nm at 4,700 rpm | 3,456 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped | No | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 1 generation, restyling — 2.4 CVT | 167 hp (123 kW) at 6,000 rpm | 224 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 2,362 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| 1 generation, restyling — 2.4 CVT | 167 hp (123 kW) at 6,000 rpm | 224 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 2,362 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| 1 generation, restyling — 3.5 AT | 280 hp (206 kW) at 6,200 rpm | 344 Nm at 4,700 rpm | 3,456 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 6, V-shaped | No | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
The 2.4 CVT uses Direct injection (direct), whereas the 3.5 AT uses Distributed injection (multi-point). Both engines are front, transverse installations and have 4 valves per cylinder. In the restyled 2.4 CVT, the compression ratio is 9.6 and bore and stroke are 88.5 × 96 mm; those measurements are not measured for the earlier 2.4 CVT. The 3.5 AT has a 10.8 compression ratio and a 94 × 83 mm bore and stroke in both periods.
Calculated from the catalogue figures, the 2.4 CVT provides approximately 70.7 hp per litre, while the 3.5 AT provides approximately 81.0 hp per litre. Choosing the 3.5 AT adds 113 hp and 120 Nm over either 2.4 CVT. Its displacement is 1,094 cc greater, and it reaches peak power 200 rpm later and peak torque 700 rpm later.
Toyota Blade performance and fuel consumption
For every Toyota Blade version in the supplied data, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is not measured, top speed is not measured, and city, highway, and combined fuel consumption are not measured. Consequently, the data cannot support a Toyota Blade 0–60 estimate, an mpg comparison, or a claim that one engine is more economical in use.
The available numbers do permit a power-to-weight comparison. The original 2.4 CVT FWD carries about 8.32 kg per hp, and the 2.4 CVT AWD carries about 8.68 kg per hp. The original 3.5 AT carries about 5.25 kg per hp; the restyled 3.5 AT carries about 5.29 kg per hp. On this measure, the 3.5 AT has the strongest performance potential, but that conclusion does not substitute for an unmeasured acceleration time.
All versions have a 60-litre fuel tank. Because consumption is not measured, driving range is also not measured.
Toyota Blade weight, ground clearance, and dimensions
| Generation and version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 generation — 2.4 CVT, FWD | 1,390 kg | not measured | 140 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| 1 generation — 2.4 CVT, AWD | 1,450 kg | not measured | 140 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| 1 generation — 3.5 AT, FWD | 1,470 kg | not measured | 135 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| 1 generation, restyling — 2.4 CVT, FWD | 1,390 kg | not measured | 135 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| 1 generation, restyling — 2.4 CVT, AWD | 1,450 kg | not measured | 140 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| 1 generation, restyling — 3.5 AT, FWD | 1,480 kg | not measured | 135 mm | 60 L | not measured |
Length, width, height, and wheelbase are not measured in the supplied data. Gross weight and wheel sizes are also not measured for every version.
Within either production period, selecting AWD for the 2.4 CVT adds 60 kg without changing its 167 hp or 224 Nm output. In the original generation, the 3.5 AT weighs 80 kg more than the 2.4 CVT FWD but supplies 113 additional hp. In the restyled range, the equivalent weight difference is 90 kg. Compared with the 2.4 CVT AWD, the 3.5 AT adds only 20 kg before restyling or 30 kg after restyling, while adding the same 113 hp.
Every version uses Independent, spring front and rear suspension, Ventilated disc front brakes, and Disc rear brakes. These items therefore do not separate one version from another in this dataset.
Which Toyota Blade version should you buy?
Choose the 2.4 CVT FWD if the lowest listed kerb weight matters most. At 1,390 kg, it is 60 kg lighter than the 2.4 CVT AWD. It retains the same 167 hp and 224 Nm, so the AWD version does not bring additional engine output. Between production periods, the original model offers 140 mm of clearance, while the restyled equivalent offers 135 mm; all other listed engine and weight figures are the same.
Choose the 2.4 CVT AWD if AWD is the deciding requirement. It combines 167 hp, 224 Nm, a Variable gearbox, and 140 mm of ground clearance in both production periods. Its 1,450 kg kerb weight is unchanged after restyling. Based solely on the supplied specifications, this is the most consistent version across the two periods.
Choose the 3.5 AT if power and power-to-weight ratio take priority over AWD. It produces 113 hp and 120 Nm more than the 2.4 CVT and uses a 6-speed Automatic. Its approximately 81.0 hp per litre also exceeds the 2.4 CVT’s approximately 70.7 hp per litre. The trade-offs visible in the data are FWD only, 135 mm of ground clearance, and a kerb weight of 1,470 kg before restyling or 1,480 kg after it.
The restyling does not create a clear mechanical upgrade in these records. The 2.4 CVT AWD is numerically unchanged, the FWD 2.4 CVT loses 5 mm of ground clearance, and the 3.5 AT gains 10 kg without gaining power or torque. Therefore, production period alone is not a strong reason to select one Toyota Blade over another from this dataset. The meaningful buying decision is drivetrain and output: lighter 2.4 CVT FWD, 2.4 CVT AWD for all-wheel drive, or 3.5 AT for 280 hp and the best calculated power-to-weight result.