Toyota Allion

This article incorporates information from the equivalent article on the Japanese Wikipedia.

Toyota Allion

Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2001-2007 1st gen 2007-present
Predecessor	Toyota Carina
Class	Compact
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout F4 layout (optional 2007-present)
Platform	Toyota T
Engine	first generation engines 1NZ-FE 1.5 L I-4 DOHC 1ZZ-FE 1.8 L direct I-4 DOHC (2WD/4WD) 1AZ-FSE 2.0 L direct I-4 DOHC second generation engines 1NZ-FE 1.5 L I-4 DOHC 2ZR-FE 1.8 L direct I-4 DOHC (2WD/4WD) 3ZR-FAE 2.0 L direct I-4 DOHC
Transmission	CVT Automatic (all second generation models and 2.0L first generation) Super ECT 4-Speed automatic (first generation 1.5/1.8L models)
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,565 mm (179.7 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Curb weight	1,170 kg (2,600 lb)
Related	Toyota Premio Toyota Caldina Toyota Avensis

The Toyota Allion is a compact sedan sold in Japan by Toyota as designated by Japanese regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement. It has a youthful smart look as the Allion is marketed towards a younger generation. The Allion is exclusive to Japanese Toyota dealerships Toyota Store locations. It is also related to the Toyota Avensis, which is exclusive to Toyota Netz locations.

The name is created based on the phrase "all-in-one".

First Generation (T240 series; 2001-2007)

Launched December 25, 2001, it replaced the Toyota Carina, a model that first appeared in 1970. The Allion has an emphasis towards younger buyers in comparison to the Toyota Premio sedan, which has a more elegant approach, and both were launched at the same time. The Premio and the Allion share the same engines and interior. The Allion can be customized with front spoilers and rear mounted trunk wings, as well as ground effect body parts to enhance the vehicles appearance specially designed and sold by Toyota. The Allion also features rear tilting seats (similar to front seats). The Allion continues the Toyota tradition by being made for taxi usage, driving school and law enforcement versions.

Fuel consumption for 1.5L models is 16.4km/L, and 1.8L models is 16km/L, each fitted with 4-speed automatic transmission.

December 20, 2004, the Allion received a modest restyle with the introduction of LED taillights.

Second Generation (T260 series; 2007-)

The second generation was introduced June 4, 2007, with Toyota continuing to offer appearance modifications at local dealerships, with AWD being offered on vehicles equipped with the 2ZR-FE 1.8 L direct injection engine. G-BOOK is on the list of optional features.

Fuel consumption improves for 1.5L models by 1.6km/L to 18km/L, and 1.8L models by 1km/L to 17km/L, each now fitted with CVT transmission.

From October 2, 2009, 1.5L models improved fuel consumption by 0.6 km/L to 18.6km/L by improvements to engine, transmission, alternator control.

The Allion was again restyled in 2010 with more aggressive and sharper looking headlights and twin LED taillights while the interior remaining somewhat same.

From April 2010, 1.8L engine changes from 2ZR-FE to Valvematic 2ZR-FAE improving fuel consumption by 1.6km/L to 18.6km/L

From June 2010, 1.5L models improved fuel consumption by 1.4 km/L to 20.0km/L by improvements to engine & transmission control.

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  2001 Toyota Allion

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  2004 Toyota Allion

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  2007 Toyota Allion interior

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  2007 Toyota Allion (rear view)

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