Toyota Porte: specifications and model description

Toyota Porte is a subcompact that has been released since 2004 and is sold exclusively in Japan. True, in Russia you can see such cars, as many people, having bought a car in the Land of the Rising Sun, came here and were engaged in re-registration.

Briefly about the model

The car Toyota Porte was built on a platform, taken from a hatchback called Vitz. The main feature of this minivan is the different arrangement of the side doors. On the driver's side, on the right, the usual, hinged, is installed. On the left, where the passenger usually sits, is a sliding one. It opens with a horizontal backward movement of 75 centimeters. By the way, this is a very convenient function, since landing and landing become much easier. Especially in close parking.

In this car can fit five people. And with comfort. Let this model look very compact, in length it reaches almost 4 meters. In width - 1.69 m, and in height - 1.72 m. Many people notice the similarities of this model with its predecessors, which are cars Funcargo and Toyota BB.

Exterior and interior

This car has a rather unusual appearance. Toyota Porte is characterized by an interesting front end design, oblong headlights and a small hood, which is adorned with the brand logo of the brand. Very futuristic look profile and rear of the car. By the way, it is interesting that the doorway of this compact car is larger than that of higher-class cars.

Toyota Porte interior is made to match the exterior. Attention is drawn not only to the original coloring, but also the center console. It is made in round form. The dashboard developers brought to the center, and the gearshift lever - to the steering column. In the center of the console are located an audio system and instruments for controlling climate control.

Characteristics

Doing an overview of the Toyota Porte, you can not forget about the technical component. And it's worth taking as an example the very first models. They were equipped with 1.3- and 1.5-liter engines. But the most popular option, of course, was the latter.

Its power is 109 horsepower, and this engine works in tandem with a 4-speed "automatic". Front are installed disc ventilated brakes, and behind - drum. Also the car is equipped with ABS.

By the way, this model has one more good quality. It is economical, consumes little fuel. On the highway, the cost is 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers, and around the city - about 8.

Let these cars and do not have powerful engines that produce several hundred horsepower, but they have a good package. And this is important, because comfort in cars of this type is the main criterion by which people decide whether to buy this model or not.

The models are equipped with a regular xenon, fog lights, cast discs, "climate", a smart key, an immobilizer and a full electropackage. By the way, there are even models created especially for people with disabilities: they are equipped with a ramp and a fastening for a special chair.

Cost

The Toyota Porte car, the photo of which is provided above, can be purchased at a fairly modest price. There are a lot of proposals, however, mainly in such cities as Vladivostok, Chita, Ussuriisk, etc.

The 2013 car in good condition and with a modest mileage (about 25-30 thousand kilometers) can be purchased for 500-600 thousand rubles. The model produced in 2004, it turns out to be found at a price of 200-300 tr. True, it will be a car with a 1.3-liter 87-horsepower engine and a fairly large mileage.

For 400 000 rubles you can find a car in 2009 of release. This is the price of the car in good condition and with a small mileage.

In general, Toyota Porte is a roomy, reliable and comfortable car for an acceptable amount. If you do not confuse the steering wheel, located on the right, then you can choose in favor of this model.