2016 Toyota Estima (facelift)
Toyota has launched the 2016 Toyota
Estima (facelift) in Japan with prices ranging from ¥ 3,271,418 to 3,700,473 for the standard variant and from ¥ 4,311,163
to 4,928,727 for the hybrid variant. As
expected, the 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine has been discontinued with the
introduction of the facelifted model.
The standard 2016 Toyota Estima
(facelift) is powered by the 2AZ-FE 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that
produces 170 PS and 224 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front
wheels or all four wheels via the Super CVT-I gearbox. The maximum power and
maximum torque figures have remained unchanged from the previous model.
The 2016 Toyota Estima Hybrid (facelift)
has the 2AZ-FXE 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine married to two electric
motors – 2JM and 2FM. The combustion engine develops 150 PS and 190 Nm
of torque, while the 2JM and 2FM electric motors generate 143 PS and 270
Nm and 68 PS and 130 Nm respectively. Here too, the maximum power and
maximum torque figures have remained unchanged from the previous model. Power
is sent to all four wheels via an electronically-controlled continuously
variable transmission.
Along with a more expressive exterior
and refreshed interior, the most recent facelift brings a vital safety upgrade
to the third generation Toyota Estima. The Toyota Safety Sense C package is
fitted as standard across the range. A front performance damper has been fitted
to reduce the vibrations while driving and improve handling.
