Toyota Town Ace - eight-seat Japanese minivan of wide application

Toyota Town Ace, a Japanese minivan of frame construction, was manufactured from 1984 to 1996. The model went through three deep restyling three times: in 1985, 1990 and 1995.

Basic data

The car Toyota Town Ace can accommodate eight people, including the driver. It differs in a variety of engines, the car is equipped (at the buyer's option) with four gasoline, two turbo diesel and three atmospheric versions. The sale is constantly a certain number of cars equipped with a two-liter injector motor.

The engine Toyota Town Ace is equipped with a transmission of two types, a four-speed automatic and a five-speed manual gearbox.

Front axle connection

Toyota Town Ace, in addition to the usual basic modification, was also produced in the all-wheel drive version. The leading front axle did not have a differential and was connected to the transfer box directly according to the "part time" scheme. The use of such a mechanism dramatically increased fuel consumption, but in some cases, the operation of the all-wheel drive minivan was justified, if in difficult road conditions it was necessary to increase the cross-country capability.

Inner space

Modifications of the passenger Toyota Town Ace are equipped with a convertible saloon with three rows of seats, a two-circuit air-conditioner and two independent heaters. The roof of the car has hatches, which in a warm time ensure the influx of fresh air into the cabin. This ventilation is possible if the air conditioner is switched off. Hatches are installed in two versions - according to the Moon Roof system, 2 large ones, or according to the Sky Roof scheme - six small ones.

The salon is equipped with sun blinds on the two side rear windows, as well as on the tailgate window. All the blinds are electrically powered. On the windshield are installed conventional curtains, which are lowered manually if necessary.

The interior of the minivan is equipped with numerous devices that make long-distance trips convenient and comfortable. In front of the cabin there is a compact but powerful refrigerator designed for ice making for soft drinks, as well as snacks and light meals for fast food. There is a small microwave in the lower part of the refrigerator.

Passenger and cargo modification

The car was also produced in a mixed version, when the salon was divided in two. In the rear, there was a large luggage compartment, which can hold up to 800 kilograms of net weight. In front, the driver's seat and the front passenger seat remained unchanged, and the second row of seats was mounted on a special sled and could move within forty centimeters. Thus, the minivan turned into a full-fledged truck and easily transported to a ton of cargo.

The cargo and passenger modifications were fitted with sliding doors, which made loading and unloading the car quite convenient. The floor was fitted with longitudinal lining of a durable aluminum profile. The rear door was pivoted upwards by pneumatic lifts. The lower threshold of the doorway was missing, which made it possible to load the trunk by dragging. The cargo compartment was equipped with special belts, which reliably fixed packages, boxes, bales and other objects, preventing their sliding.

Toyota Town Ace: specifications

Weight and overall parameters:

• Length of the car - 4360 mm;
• Height - 1825 mm;
• Width - 1685 mm;
• Base wheel - 2230 mm;
• Front track - 1440 mm;
• Rear track - 1385 mm;
• Ground clearance, clearance - 180 mm;
• Capacity of gasoline tank - 60 liters;

Power point

The most commonly used engine in the production of the minivan was a gasoline unit L4 with the following characteristics:

• The volume of cylinders, the worker - 1998 cube / cm;
• Layout - longitudinal, front;
• Power - 98 liters. from. At a speed of 4800 rpm;
• Torque 160 Nm at 3800 rpm;
• Power supply system - injector fuel injection.

Chassis

The Toyota Town car has super-reliable suspension: the front independent multi-link, trunnions with hubs are mounted on two ball bearings, hydraulic shock absorbers are combined with cylindrical steel springs. The all-wheel drive version has a different design, the semi-axles with the mechanisms of the CV joints ensure the rotation of the front wheels.

The rear suspension of the spring type, dependent, is equipped with a massive beam of lateral stability. Shock absorbers reinforced, reverse action, operate in an amplitude of 36 millimeters of free movement, which provides the machine with a smooth stroke.

Brakes front disc, ventilated, rear drum. The drive system is dual-circuit, diagonal. In the area of the rear axle, a regulator is installed, which cuts off the pressure in case of incomplete vehicle loading.

Customer's opinion

During the entire production period of the minivan, there were no negative reactions. Toyota Town Ace, the reviews on which were generally positive, has established itself as a reliable, low-cost car. The owners note the good high-speed qualities and high level of comfort.