2018 Toyota Succeed Review
The Toyota Succeed is a popular station wagon that continues to dominate the Kenyan market owing to its seamless blend of practicality, versatility, and functionality. Whether on city roads or rural terrains, this car fits in perfectly catering to the divergent needs of its widespread fanbase. The powertrain under the hood delivers a stellar fuel economy making it ideal for daily driving. It competes with the Nissan AD, Mazda Familia Van, Honda Pro Shuttle, and Suzuki Carry.
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Detailed Review
The Toyota Succeed has undergone two generations of production. It made its debut in 2002 and it was designated as XP50. The second generation codenamed as XP160 commenced its production in 2014 and continued up to 2020 when it was discontinued. The 2018 Toyota Succeed comes with one engine option, a 1.5 L Petrol linked to an automatic or manual transmission.
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2018 Subaru Legacy Grades
- Toyota Succeed X- This grade comes with halogen headlights, power windows, power steering, air conditioning, fabric seats, AM/FM Radio, a CD player, a centralized door lock, steel wheels, and an electronic brakeforce distribution.
- Toyota Succeed G- This grade features a rear privacy glass, an anti-lock braking system, a CD player, power windows, cruise control, halogen headlights, automatic air conditioning, fabric upholstery, and body-colored bumpers.
- Toyota Succeed G Package- This grade boasts body-colored mirror caps, alloy wheels, an AM/FM Radio, a power-assisted steering wheel, rear privacy glass, a CD player, and a centralized door lock.
- Toyota Succeed G Aero- This grade comes with traction control, vehicle stability control, power windows, AM/FM Radio, air conditioning, a push-start button, an anti-lock braking system, a CD player, and USB Ports.
Interior
Legroom & Space
The 2018 Toyota Succeed has a simple and functional layout. The dashboard is fitted with intuitive controls and the cockpit is driver-centric. Compared to the Probox, the Succeed has a more comfortable and supportive seats. The first row has ample legroom and headroom. The seats can be adjusted to match a desired posture. The second row has plenty of knee room and headroom.
Cabin Storage
The 2018 Toyota Succeed incorporates multiple storage compartments that are used to either keep or hold the gears of its occupants for ease of access and reach. The first row has a glove box, door panel storage, and two cupholders. The second row includes door pockets and jacket pockets.
Boot Space
The 2018 Toyota Succeed offers 450 liters of boot space when all the seats are upright. The rear seats can be retracted to create more space.
Exterior
The 2018 Toyota Succeed has a utilitarian layout that is not very appealing. It has a boxy design that makes it an excellent cargo hauler. The 2018 model has undergone subtle refinements to distinguish it from the past iterations. Up front sits a small grille adorned with the Toyota emblem stamping its presence wherever it traverses. Halogen headlights flanking the grille provide a strong illumination especially when driving in dusty-prone areas or even at night.
The side profile is very conservative. The large windows allow natural light to flood into the cabin creating a serene atmosphere. Lower grades are fitted with steel wheels as higher grades come standard with alloy wheels. The door handles and mirror caps are body-colored matching the overall appearance of the vehicle. Depending on the preference of the owner, roof rails can be incorporated providing additional room for cargo.
The rear features vertically positioned taillights and turn signals. The tailgate opens up to allow easy loading and offloading of cargo. The rear bumper is furnished with plastic. The 2018 Toyota Succeed is available in a variety of colors to cater to the divergent preferences and desires of its wide fanbase.
2018 Toyota Succeed Safety Features
The 2018 Toyota Succeed has anti-lock brakes, electronic brakeforce distribution, vehicle stability control, multiple airbags, brake assist, and child seat anchors.
2018 Toyota Succeed Fuel Consumption
2018 Toyota Succeed 1.5 L Petrol engine consumption- 16.3 km/l on average
2018 Toyota Succeed Acceleration
2018 Toyota Succeed 1.5 L Petrol engine accelerates from 0-100km/h in 13.0 secs
The 2018 Toyota Succeed Fuel Tank Capacity: 45 liters
Ground Clearance: The 2018 Toyota Succeed has a ground clearance of 6.2 inches
Service Intervals
Minor Service: At 5,000 km. Requires Air Cleaner, Oil Filter, and Engine Oil.
Major Service: At 10,000km. Requires an Air Cleaner, Oil Filter, Fuel Filter, ATF Filter, Cabin Filter, Plugs, Front Brake Pads, Rear Brake Pads, ATF Oil, and Engine Oil.
Spare Parts and Availability
Given the popularity and widespread of the Toyota Succeed which shares many features with the Probox, its spare parts and body components are readily available.
Stability And Handling
The 2018 Toyota Succeed has a sturdy and agile ride. Its weight distribution is evenly balanced thus it experiences minimal body rolls when cornering. The steering wheel is light and has responsive feedback allowing the driver to be in full control of the vehicle. The suspension system is finely tuned to absorb road imperfections ensuring its occupants enjoy a jarring-free ride.
The 2018 Succeed comes standard with a front-wheel drive configuration, thus it cannot exploit extreme off-road terrains. The braking system is very robust and boasts a high stopping power ready to mitigate any kind of collision. Other technologies encompassed in this car to enhance its stability include traction control, brake assist, and stability control.
Reliability
Toyota is renowned for its reputable reliability track record thanks to its longevity in the production of automobiles which has allowed it room to modify and improve its cars. The Succeed is no different. Transmission issues are the most commonly reported problems in this car. Regular service and maintenance are required to keep this car in optimal condition. Refer to the Toyota Succeed buyer’s guide for a thorough reliability report. We also urge you to always follow the instructions in the owner’s manual.
Resale Value: Good
Toyota Succeed Competitors: Nissan AD, Mazda Familia Van, Honda Pro Shuttle, and Suzuki Carry.
What we like about the 2018 Toyota Succeed
- Practicality & space
- Fuel efficiency
- Reliability
- Versatility
What we don’t
- Noise levels
- Basic interior
- Limited power
Conclusion
The 2018 Toyota Succeed boasts a stellar fuel economy that makes it a perfect daily driver. Its cabin highly prioritizes practicality and versatility hence it can haul tons of freight simultaneously. The Succeed has a good value for money thanks to its high resale value making it an excellent investment. Its service and maintenance are reasonably affordable. Individuals on a tight budget can afford to buy this car thanks to its reasonable acquisition costs.
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