Toyota Saksid: all the fun about a light armored car made in Japan

Toyota Saksid is a 5-door LAV (light armored car), which has been produced since 2002. This car was presented by the manufacturer as a model intended for commercial transportation.

About the model

"Toyota Saksid" is available in two versions: both in passenger and cargo-passenger. In short, it's worth telling about each.

Passenger version is special in that it is completed exclusively with "automatic". And under the hood is put a 1.5-liter engine, known as 1NZ-FE. The cargo and passenger version is equipped with a "mechanics" and a diesel power unit.

Both options are popular. By the way, 4 years after the release, it was decided to restyling. Thanks to him, it was possible to reduce fuel consumption by 0.08 liters. Also, the developers have slightly changed the on-board computer. But the most important thing in the restyling of 2006 was the fact that specialists managed to reduce the emission of exhaust gases by 50%! In addition, it was decided to add a headlight corrector.

Toyota Saksid is not supplied to Russia. But nevertheless in the Far East of our country this car is popular.

Characteristics

As an example, it is worth considering the technical side of one of the very first models. When production had just begun, Toyota Saksid was popular with a 109-horsepower 1.5-liter engine. It is located in front, transversely. It does not have a turbocharger, but there is a distributed fuel injection and a DOHC mechanism. The Toyota Saksid engine has a 4-cylinder engine.

Let the expense at the motor small, but it is recommended to fill the car with fuel AI-95. Front mounted disc ventilated brakes, rear - drum. In principle, these are the main characteristics of the car.

Equipment

This car is offered in several trim levels. But the salon can be confidently called comfortable, even if a person purchased a car in basic equipment.

In the maximum configuration, the 2002 car can boast of a thick and soft rear sofa and front comfortable seats with adjustable headrests. This is called "super-salon". There are power windows, a corrector, a central lock, mud flaps, a rear wiper. The only downside is the lack of a tachometer. And a short base - the high driver will be a little cramped, if he decides to fold the rear seats.

More "adult" models, released, for example, in 2005, can boast the presence of velor upholstery, alarm with automatic start, door closers, vertical adjustment of the steering wheel, air conditioning, as well as CD, DVD and TV.

But, of course, the main thing in a car of this type is not the presence of a certain finish, but space for transportation, as these cars are usually bought by people who travel a lot and often go anywhere and carry a huge number of things. In this respect, Toyota Saksid receives very positive feedback. The car is really spacious, everything is placed in its trunk. Especially if you fold the back row.

Owner Comments and Costs

If you summarize the reviews, you can understand that most people who own such a Toyota, praise its dynamics, the volume of the trunk, spacious interior, the quality of the checkpoint and the comfort of the front seats. The obvious drawback is that the ground clearance for Russian roads is too low. But, since the car is not supplied to our country, it can be ignored. Controversial qualities include noise insulation and body design. To an amateur, so to speak.

Now you can find this used model on sale, and in good condition. The 2012 car with a 1.5-liter engine without mileage in Russia will cost about 550,000 rubles. And this is with the maximum complete set. I must say, a good price for such a functional car.