2020 Toyota Premio Review
The Toyota Premio has built a significant following in the Kenyan market since its debut in 2001 presenting a compelling blend of comfort, reliability, and fuel efficiency. Its exterior styling features sleek and sculpted surfaces that enhances its allure as the interior envelopes you in a calm and serene environment. Under the hood are a range of engine options that strike a balance between performance and fuel efficiency. Despite its huge fanbase, Toyota decided to discontinue the Premio in March of 2021 bringing its dominance on Kenyan road to an end. It faces rivalry from the Nissan Bluebird, Honda Accord, Mazda Atenza, Mitsubishi Galant, and Subaru Legacy.
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Detailed Review
The Toyota Premio has undergone two generations of production. The first generation was designated as T240 and was in production from 2001 to 2006. The second generation debuted its production in 2007. It underwent a facelift in 2010 and 2016. The 2020 Toyota Premio comes with three engine options, a 1.5 L 1NZ-FE (Petrol), a 1.8 L 2NZ-FE (Petrol), and a 2.0 L 3ZR-FAE (Petrol) connected to a CVT.
2020 Toyota Premio Grades
- Toyota Premio F- This grade comes with manual air conditioning, fabric seats, an AM/FM player, an anti-lock braking system, electronic brakeforce distribution, power windows, and a centralized door lock.
- Toyota Premio G- This grade comes with a pre-collision system, Bluetooth connectivity, power mirrors, a CD player, LED headlights, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a lane departure warning, and alloy wheels.
- Toyota Premio L- This grade comes with dual-zone climate control, an upgraded sound system, 16-inch alloy wheels, a blind spot monitor, a rear-cross traffic alert, a keyless entry & a push-button start, and parking sensors.
- Toyota Premio EX- This grade comes with leather upholstery, a centralized door lock, power windows, a lane departure warning, a blind spot monitor, an AM/FM Radio, power windows, and parking sensors.
Interior
Legroom & Space
The 2020 Toyota Premio has a spacious cabin with a clean and simple layout. With a driver-centric cockpit, everything is ergonomically arranged for ease of use and access. The windows allow natural light to flood the cabin as the dual-zone automatic climate control ensures room temperature is maintained in the cabin. The first row has ample legroom and headroom. The second row offers sufficient knee room and headroom.
Cabin Storage
The 2020 Toyota Premio encompasses 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 incorporates a glove box, a center console, door panel storage, and two cupholders. The second row includes door pockets, two cupholders, and jacket pockets.
Boot Space
The 2020 Toyota Premio offers 450 liters of boot space when all the seats are in use. The rear seats can be retracted to create more room for more cargo.
Exterior
The 2020 Toyota Premio has a sleek and modern exterior that inspires elegance from the front to the rear. The chrome-accented grille seamlessly blends with angular elongated LED headlights adding a contemporary touch to this sedan. Sculpted surfaces on the hood enhance its sporty appeal and dynamism.
The side profile is characterized by expertly crafted contours that improve aerodynamics resulting in better performance and fuel efficiency. The 16-inch alloy wheels improve the overall appearance of the vehicle.
The rear encompasses taillights and turn signals. Toyota’s emblem is present to stamp its presence. The rear bumper is integrated with an exhaust outlet maintaining a clean and uncluttered appearance of the Premio. Available in a wide variety of colors, the Toyota Premio caters to the divergent needs of its fanbase.
2020 Toyota Premio Safety Features
The 2020 Toyota Premio has anti-lock brakes, electronic brakeforce distribution, a lane departure warning, a blind spot monitor, and pre-crash safety.
2020 Toyota Premio Fuel Consumption
2020 Toyota Premio 1.5 L Petrol engine consumption- 20.2 km/l on average
2020 Toyota Premio 1.8 L Petrol engine consumption- 16.7 km/l on average
2020 Toyota Premio 2.0 L Petrol engine consumption- 14.2 km/l on average
2020 Toyota Premio Acceleration
2020 Toyota Premio 1.5 L Petrol engine accelerates from 0-100km/h in 13.0 secs
2020 Toyota Premio 1.8 L Petrol engine accelerates from 0-100km/h in 11.2 secs
2020 Toyota Premio 2.0 L Petrol engine accelerates from 0-100km/h in 10.0 secs
The 2020 Toyota Premio Fuel Tank Capacity: 55 liters
Ground Clearance: The 2020 Toyota Premio has a ground clearance of 6.3 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 Premio, its spare parts and body components are readily available.
Stability And Handling
The 2020 Toyota Premio prioritizes comfort over handling. The suspension system absorbs road imperfections ensuring its occupants enjoy a jarring-free ride. The steering wheel is light, precise, and responsive hence it adapts effectively to road curvature. The driver has excellent visibility and command of the oncoming traffic.
While it may not be as sporty as its competitors, its body structure and low ground clearance contribute to its agility and stable feel thus experiencing minimal body rolls when cornering. The brakes are robust with high stopping power capable of bringing this sedan to a complete stop in a matter of seconds.
Reliability
The 2020 Toyota Premio is regarded as a dependable vehicle. However, due to its low ground clearance which is below the required standard on Kenyan roads, it is advisable to avoid driving on extreme off-road terrains as you could damage its body components.
Refer to the Toyota Premio buyer guide for a thorough dependability report. We also urge you to always follow the instructions in the owner’s manual.
Resale Value: Good
Toyota Premio Competitors: Nissan Bluebird, Honda Accord, Mazda Atenza, Mitsubishi Galant, and Subaru Legacy.
What we like about the 2020 Toyota Premio
- Fuel efficiency
- Comfort
- Good resale value
What we don’t
- Low ground clearance
Conclusion
The 2020 Toyota Premio has a comfortable and spacious cabin that will appeal to individuals with small households. Its excellent fuel economy makes it ideal as a daily driver for commuters residing in urban areas. Toyota is a global brand whose longevity is unmatched in the automobile industry. Premio is a beneficiary of such engineering prowess hence its good reliability rating. Owing to its low acquisition cost and manageable maintenance costs, individuals on a tight budget are in a position to own this vehicle.
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