Toyota launches new 2007 Toyota Allion for JDM
Toyota has updated it’s Toyota Allion mid-sized sedan for the Japanese Domestic Market. By JDM, it means it is a car that most likely won’t be seen anywhere outside Japan, unless someone wealthy brings it in at an expensive price so that he can drive a different car. But Toyota really does have some really cool-looking JDM-only cars. Another example of a JDM-only Toyota is the Toyota Will VS. You could consider the Toyota Allion as the Toyota Avensis’ Japanese sibling, as they all use the same platform and share alot of components.
The new Toyota Allion looks less upmarket than the model it replaces. It’s available with either a 109 horsepower 1NZ-FE 1.5 liter or a 136 horsepower 2ZR-FE 1.8 liter engine, and comes in 2WD and 4WD configurations. The most fuel efficient Toyota Allion can go 18 km per liter of fuel, while the least fuel economical version goes 14.4km per liter. Both engines are mated to Super CVT-i transmissions, including the 4WD variants.
The interior is pretty much basic, however there is an Engine Start/Stop button which should prove to be a favourite with gadget-loving Japanese. A gated shifter also adds a stylish touch. You have a few trims to pick from, a red wood, a lighter wood, and etc. No silver aluminium-ish trim in sight though. Many storage compartments - one in the door panel, one between the two front seats in the center console,
The Toyota Allion has a twin brother, one styled more aggressively but is essentially the same car. This other model is called the Toyota Premio, and I will be covering it in the next blog post. These two new models are part of Toyota’s efforts to stop the B-segment sedan market from shrinking further, already it is bad enough that it is not growing. More and more Japanese are more interested in 660cc A-segment cars instead. Toyota is targeting monthly sales of 3,000 units for each model. In the meanwhile, check out more shots of the Allion after the jump.
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June 5, 2007 @ 3:31 am
[...] Toyota Premio is an edgier, more aggressive, and more chromy version of the Toyota Allion, but is essentially the same car, with difference mostly with the exterior only. The interior is [...]
June 5, 2007 @ 3:44 am
so this car is essentially “smaller” than the corolla? and if its based on Avensis, shouldn’t it be bigger, cos if im not wrong, in UK the Avensis is a larger model than Corolla?
June 5, 2007 @ 4:42 am
the side profile is so flat….very weird..the front is dominated by the grill,which resembles the new susuki vitara a bit…
June 5, 2007 @ 7:35 am
VIOS’s bigger brother..
June 5, 2007 @ 8:12 am
The rear designh looks like Sentral
Besides that, it looks good
June 5, 2007 @ 8:19 am
not bad…..the front looks like a transformers robot…hehehe….just have the transtormers fever…..
June 5, 2007 @ 8:43 am
Wow the deployed airbags on the windows..look like clouds in old Genting Highlands : )
Sadly Msia Vios will never get 6 airbag specs per JDM
June 5, 2007 @ 8:59 am
ah a mini Camry.
So when will UMW replace the aging Altis with this (or the Premio) or are they going to wait for the next North American Altis…..
June 5, 2007 @ 8:59 am
What is JDM means paul ?? ….. wow this one more pretty then premio .. it is really will sell in malaysia ?? how much the price ….
June 5, 2007 @ 9:30 am
Nice low cost model from TOYOTA.
June 5, 2007 @ 9:39 am
JDM=Japan Domestic Market.. means that car only sell in Japan… A lot of models they sell only in japan mainly is to see how the consumer respond to the new models.. Normally if the models are hot cakes they will consider to sell out from Japan.. That why you see in others country the models of new cars are always come late then Japan..
June 5, 2007 @ 9:59 am
front look a bit like LS460…well the back almost same as the new toyota camry…
June 5, 2007 @ 11:09 am
like i say….its the bro of camry….
June 5, 2007 @ 1:24 pm
OMG !
that is sweet man !
i tot that the camry was luxurious but this huge baby !
June 5, 2007 @ 2:26 pm
The front is pretty nice but i am quite put off by the back of it. Looks a bit cacat somehow…
June 5, 2007 @ 4:09 pm
That’s one bad ass looking airbag there…
Got lace some more….
June 5, 2007 @ 5:38 pm
Haha, yeah - if you have to crash, doesn’t mean you can’t do it with style. Can I have Burberry airbags please?
June 5, 2007 @ 6:21 pm
A large car with a tiny engine? It looks more of a 2.0 - 2.4L kind of car. Just wait and see, we might see this coming in as recond.
June 5, 2007 @ 8:15 pm
the new vios looks like this would be way… better .
June 5, 2007 @ 9:04 pm
what is that on the mirrors, airbags?
June 5, 2007 @ 9:23 pm
very normal toyota looking.
hmm, maybe i must say when one climb to no 1, he/she/it always become consevative.
June 6, 2007 @ 12:48 am
Can UMW consider to upgrade or bring in this twins as it looks nice…i think it can boost the toyota sales…
June 6, 2007 @ 12:55 am
Yeah! Sure it can sure boost the Toyota sales and kill the P1 sales also! Good move if UMW Toyota did it!
June 6, 2007 @ 8:51 am
it must be seen with the naked eye before having any last thoughts about this toyota…..
June 7, 2007 @ 11:19 am
I want a feature to temporarily activate those side air-curtains while I’m having a nap in the car! I’d like my curtain with Doraemon or Cinnamoroll patterns please! Serious, this is as good as in-car comfort gets. :p
June 13, 2007 @ 4:36 am
[...] the new Valvematic 2.0 liter engine are the 2.0 liter versions of the recently launched twin sedans Toyota Allion and Toyota Premio. The 2.0 liter variants are set to debut in Winter [...]
June 13, 2007 @ 10:24 am
man, I wish this is this can be the new corolla, it looks way better than the new coming toyota corolla…
August 3, 2007 @ 1:59 pm
Very nice. Jez bought allion A18 2001 model (2002 recon unreg) few days ago for a bit above 100K (9 tahun loan ma..). I’m still in cloud nine since then. The fuel economy is incredible.
Need ur advice Paul,.. Is the shocks and coils the same as toyota wish (thats what I’m being told)? Another thing will 17 inches rim with 50 inches tyres fit the allion? Thanx in advance…
August 21, 2007 @ 5:40 pm
I personally view the car last weekend, almost the same size as Mark X, luxury interio i must say but the engine size apperantly not that appearing as it come with 1.5cc + original 14″ rim!!! *alternatively theres 1.8cc to choose… when saw the rims i was like… omg man, with such big body equip with such small rims, it rather ugly or not suitable at all & the price also very appearing as the sales girl said this baby cost at least SGD$71k -.-” *imagine if go for 1.8cc how much will it cost… if wan luxury car, theres plenty of it rather then this one.
IMO, this car certainly not worth it. Go down the showroom see for your self with your naked eyes. I not condeming this car, I jus feel disapointed on it, really.
Allion Pros:
1, Beauty, spacious & luxury
2, Good FC *which stats on the specs
3, Rare species
Allion Cons:
1, 1.5cc engine is real turn off with such big body + 14″ rims.
2, Pricey babe.
3, For SG buyer, this car avail on PI only.
October 24, 2007 @ 3:40 pm
Hi MnM,
Which PI did you go to check this Allion out?
October 24, 2007 @ 3:43 pm
MnM,
Which PI did you go to check the Allion? Thank you in advance
September 2, 2008 @ 5:29 pm
ugly