Toyota Levin 1.2T
The Toyota Levin has been updated in China, gaining
a brand new 1.2 litre turbocharged engine and LED daytime running lights. The Levin is the GAC-Toyota (Guangqi-Toyota)
joint-venture’s version of the Corolla for its home market. FAW-Toyota sells a
different Corolla that looks like our Altis model.
Replacing the old base 1.6 litre NA engine, the new 9NR-FTS 1.2 litre, direct injection turbocharged four-cylinder
engine puts out 116 hp and 185 Nm of torque – similar to the unit already in
use in the European-market Auris hatchback. Both a six-speed manual and a CVT
are available for the Levin 1.2T, badged D-4T.
A new Toyota Smart Stop system is now standard to
improve fuel consumption, and CVT models also get a Sport mode. In China, the
Toyota Levin 1.2T is priced between 109,800 to 133,800 yuan ,
below the Levin 1.8 that goes from 141,800 to 150,800 yuan .
This down-sized petrol engine may or may not be be
available in other markets. After all, the Levin HEV with a 1.5 litre hybrid
drivetrain is still limited to China.
