Toyota Premio

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

Toyota Premio

Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2001-Present
Predecessor	Toyota Corona Premio
Class	compact
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout F4 layout (optional 2007-present)
Engine	first generation engines 1NZ-FE 1.5 L I-4 DOHC 1ZZ-FE 1.8 L 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 I-4 DOHC (2WD/4WD) 3ZR-FAE 2.0 L Valvematic I-4 DOHC
Transmission	CVT Automatic (2nd generation and 2.0L 1st generation) 4-speed Super ECT automatic (1st generation 1.5/1.8L)
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,600 mm (181.1 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Curb weight	1,140 kg (2,500 lb)
Related	Toyota Allion Toyota Vista 5th gen Toyota Opa Toyota Wish Toyota Prius 1st gen Toyota Caldina 3rd gen Toyota Avensis Toyota SAI

The Toyota Premio is a compact sedan sold in Japan by Toyota as designated by Japanese regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement.

The Premio is an upscale, and more luxurious sedan in comparison to the Toyota Allion sedan, which has a more youthful, and sporting nature. Both vehicles were introduced at the same time. Wood trim and silver accents gives the Premio an elegant look and it is considered to be a family or executive type car. Appearance modification options made for the Allion are not made or marketed for the Premio.

In terms of class, the Premio is designed to fill the gap between the front wheel drive sedans Toyota Corolla and the Toyota Camry.

1st Generation (2001-2006)

The Premio is the successor of the Toyota Corona and the Corona Premio. The first generation Premio was launched in December 2001. It was offered in three engine sizes; 1.5L, 1.8L and the 2.0L. In 2005, the Premio saw a minor refresh which is most evident in the updated brake lights.

2nd Generation (2007-Present)

The 2nd generation Premio went on sale in 2007. It still continues to fill the gap between the Corolla and Camry, and has a more expensive look thchanges made to the front bumper, grille and headlamp cluster. The most significant change was the inclusion of a LED in the rear lamp cluster.

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  1st generation Premio

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  2nd generation Premio

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  Premio interior