Toyota Premio: Specs, Engines, Weight and Generations
The Toyota Premio is a Gasoline-powered Sedan represented here from December 2001 through March 2021. The catalogue data groups the model into two numbered generations and five production phases when restylings are counted. Across the range, engine capacity runs from 1496 cc to 1998 cc, output ranges from 109 hp to 158 hp, and buyers can find FWD or AWD versions.
Overview
The Toyota Premio is a Gasoline-powered Sedan represented here from December 2001 through March 2021. The catalogue data groups the model into two numbered generations and five production phases when restylings are counted. Across the range, engine capacity runs from 1496 cc to 1998 cc, output ranges from 109 hp to 158 hp, and buyers can find FWD or AWD versions. Early cars use either a 4-speed Automatic or a Variable transmission, while the second generation uses a Variable transmission throughout.
Toyota Premio Generations
The first-generation Toyota Premio was produced from December 2001 through November 2004 as a Sedan with six versions. Its engine range consisted of 1.5 AT, several 1.8 AT specifications, and two 2.0 CVT specifications. The first-generation restyling ran from December 2004 through May 2007, retained the Sedan body, and offered five versions: 1.5 AT, three specifications named 1.8 AT, and 2.0 CVT.
The second-generation Toyota Premio ran from June 2007 through March 2010 as a Sedan with six versions. Its first restyling was produced from April 2010 through May 2016 with five versions, and its second restyling ran from June 2016 through March 2021 with four versions. All second-generation phases used Variable transmissions. Available engine capacities were 1496 cc, 1794 cc, and 1986 cc, with both FWD and AWD represented.
Toyota Premio Engine Specs
All listed engines are Gasoline, Inline, four-cylinder units with four valves per cylinder and no boost. Where specified, the engine position is Front, transverse. The table distinguishes identically named versions by output, production phase, and drive.
| Production phase | Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders/layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2001–Nov 2004 | 1.5 AT | 109 hp | 141 Nm | 1496 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Dec 2001–Nov 2004 | 1.8 AT (125 hp) | 125 hp | 161 Nm | 1794 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Dec 2001–Nov 2004 | 1.8 AT (132 hp, FWD) | 132 hp | 170 Nm | 1794 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Dec 2001–Nov 2004 | 1.8 AT (132 hp, AWD) | 132 hp | 170 Nm | 1794 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Dec 2001–Nov 2004 | 2.0 CVT (152 hp) | 152 hp | 200 Nm | 1998 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Dec 2001–Nov 2004 | 2.0 CVT (155 hp) | 155 hp | 192 Nm | 1998 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Dec 2004–May 2007 | 1.5 AT | 109 hp | 141 Nm | 1496 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Dec 2004–May 2007 | 1.8 AT (125 hp) | 125 hp | 161 Nm | 1794 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Dec 2004–May 2007 | 1.8 AT (132 hp, AWD, fuel 95) | 132 hp | 170 Nm | 1794 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Dec 2004–May 2007 | 1.8 AT (132 hp, FWD, fuel 92) | 132 hp | 170 Nm | 1794 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Dec 2004–May 2007 | 2.0 CVT | 155 hp | 192 Nm | 1998 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Jun 2007–Mar 2010 | 1.5 CVT | 110 hp | 140 Nm | 1496 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Jun 2007–Mar 2010 | 1.8 CVT (125 hp) | 125 hp | 163 Nm | 1794 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| Jun 2007–Mar 2010 | 1.8 CVT (133 hp) | 133 hp | 164 Nm | 1794 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| Jun 2007–Mar 2010 | 1.8 CVT (136 hp) | 136 hp | 175 Nm | 1794 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Jun 2007–Mar 2010 | 1.8 CVT (144 hp) | 144 hp | 176 Nm | 1794 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Jun 2007–Mar 2010 | 2.0 CVT | 158 hp | 196 Nm | 1986 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Apr 2010–May 2016 | 1.5 CVT | 110 hp | 140 Nm | 1496 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Apr 2010–May 2016 | 1.8 CVT (133 hp) | 133 hp | 164 Nm | 1794 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| Apr 2010–May 2016 | 1.8 CVT (144 hp) | 144 hp | 176 Nm | 1794 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Apr 2010–May 2016 | 2.0 CVT (152 hp) | 152 hp | 193 Nm | 1986 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Apr 2010–May 2016 | 2.0 CVT (158 hp) | 158 hp | 196 Nm | 1986 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Jun 2016–Mar 2021 | 1.5 CVT | 109 hp | 136 Nm | 1496 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Jun 2016–Mar 2021 | 1.8 CVT (131 hp) | 131 hp | 161 Nm | 1794 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| Jun 2016–Mar 2021 | 1.8 CVT (143 hp) | 143 hp | 173 Nm | 1794 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Jun 2016–Mar 2021 | 2.0 CVT | 152 hp | 193 Nm | 1986 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
Distributed injection (multi-point) is specified for every 1.5 and 1.8 version and for the second-generation 2.0 CVT versions. The first-generation 1998 cc 2.0 CVT versions use Direct injection (direct). Engine oil capacity, engine oil grade, engine mounting details, engine number location, and engine price are not measured in the supplied catalogue data.
Toyota Premio Performance and Economy
The December 2001–November 2004 2.0 CVT with 152 hp and 200 Nm is the only version with measured acceleration and maximum-speed figures: it reaches 100 km/h in 10 seconds and has a maximum speed of 180 km/h. Acceleration and maximum speed are not measured for every other version.
City fuel consumption, highway fuel consumption, and combined fuel consumption are not measured for any Toyota Premio version in this catalogue. CO₂ output and ecological class are also not measured. Consequently, an evidence-based mpg figure cannot be stated from the available data.
Toyota Premio Dimensions, Weight and Capacity
Kerb weight across the catalogue ranges from 1140 kg for the first-generation 1.5 AT to 1360 kg for the June 2007–March 2010 1.8 CVT with 125 hp and AWD, a difference of 220 kg. Within the June 2016–March 2021 range, the 1.5 CVT weighs 1200 kg, the 143 hp FWD 1.8 CVT weighs 1230 kg, the 2.0 CVT weighs 1270 kg, and the 131 hp AWD 1.8 CVT weighs 1330 kg.
Gross weight is not measured for most versions. Recorded figures include 1600 kg for the December 2001–November 2004 2.0 CVT with 152 hp; in the June 2016–March 2021 range, gross weights are 1475 kg for 1.5 CVT, 1505 kg for the 143 hp FWD 1.8 CVT, 1545 kg for 2.0 CVT, and 1605 kg for the 131 hp AWD 1.8 CVT.
Ground clearance is generally 160 mm. AWD 1.8 versions from December 2001 through May 2016 are listed with 165 mm, while the June 2016–March 2021 AWD 1.8 CVT has 155 mm. Every version has a 60-litre fuel tank. Wheel sizes and exterior length, width, and height are not measured.
Which Toyota Premio Version to Choose?
For the lowest recorded kerb weight, the 1.5 AT from either first-generation phase is the reference choice at 1140 kg. It produces 109 hp and 141 Nm, uses a 4-speed Automatic, and has FWD.
Among the June 2016–March 2021 cars, the 1.5 CVT provides 109 hp and 136 Nm, while the FWD 1.8 CVT raises output to 143 hp and 173 Nm. That is an increase of 34 hp and 37 Nm for an additional 30 kg of kerb weight. The 2.0 CVT adds another 9 hp and 20 Nm over that 1.8 CVT, but its kerb weight is 40 kg higher.
Drivers specifically requiring AWD must choose among the listed 1.8 versions. In the latest phase, the AWD 1.8 CVT produces 131 hp and 161 Nm. Compared with the FWD 143 hp 1.8 CVT from the same phase, it has 12 hp less, 12 Nm less, weighs 100 kg more, and has 5 mm less ground clearance.
The highest output in the entire catalogue is 158 hp, available from 1986 cc 2.0 CVT versions in the June 2007–March 2010 and April 2010–May 2016 phases. Their maximum speed, acceleration, and fuel consumption are not measured, so the numbers support a power comparison but not a claim about which is fastest or most economical.