The Toyota Allion is a compact sedan that was manufactured by Toyota from 2001 to 2021. The first generation Allion 240 was manufactured from 2001 to 2007, and the second generation Allion 260 from 2007 to 2021.
The Allion is a tried and tested youthful, sporty, dynamic executive sedan with all the Toyota traits, such as reliability and durability.
Under the hood, the Allion has been fitted with efficient and powerful engines in 1.5, 1.8, and 2.0-liter iterations, with the biggest tradeoff being fuel consumption vs power.
Recommended Audience
The Allion is a youth-focused sedan manufactured for the local Japanese market, but used models have found their way to different parts of the world, from the Caribbean to Africa. In the East and Southern parts of Africa, the Allion is adored by the young and old as a family car for young families and a means of transport for senior citizens in rural and urban areas.
It is a capable car for daily use, long journeys, and maneuvering on unpaved rural roads
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What is the difference between Toyota Allion and Axio?
Toyota Allion and Toyota (Corolla) Axio are not the same, although they are both compact sedan brands from Toyota. The Allion evolved as a predecessor of the Toyota Carina, it has a superior length, width, and height than the Corolla Axio (E160), with the bigger Corolla E210 as its successor. On the other hand, the Corolla Axio is smaller and has spanned as a sedan version of the Corolla E140/160 series.
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2005 Toyota Allion
Price
| 2005 | US$ 2,310 – US$ 3,630 |
Interior, Engine & Fuel Consumption
Interior
- Driving Comfort: The high driver position and large windscreen and windows provide the driver with good outward visibility, its tilt-telescopic steering wheel allows the driver to adjust the steering to a comfortable position and raise it for ease of egress and ingress. Additionally, depending on the model year, the Allion offers several features that make every drive safe, convenient, and comfortable.
- How many seats?: The Allion is a five-seat sedan with generous legroom for both front and rear passengers. Four 6-foot adults will sit comfortably, while the fifth sitting on the mid-rear seat will struggle for foot room due to the presence of the transmission tunnel.
Engine and Fuel Consumption
Engine capacity: Available engines are 1.5-liter (1NZ), 1.8-liter (1ZZ), and 2.0-liter (1AZ) petrol engines with an output of 110 hp, 125 hp, and 155 hp respectively.
Fuel consumption: The first-generation model (T240) is available with one of three engines: 1.5-liter (1NZ), 1.8-liter (1ZZ), and 2.0-liter (1AZ) 4-cylinder petrol engines with a fuel consumption ranging between 16 km/L and 13 km/L.
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2007 Toyota Allion
Price
| 2007 | US$3,260 – US$ 3,870 |
Interior, Engine & Fuel Consumption
Interior
- Driving Comfort: A high driving position and large window glasses provide the driver with good outward visibility, and technologies such as a rearview camera, push start, and a tilt-telescopic steering wheel provide some much-needed driving comforts. Additionally, most controls are within reach creating a safe, convenient, and comfortable drive.
- How many seats?: The Allion is a five-seat sedan with generous leg, head, shoulder, and knee room for its occupants. The central transmission tunnel denies the mid-rear seat passenger proper foot room.
Engine and Fuel Consumption
- Fuel consumption: The second-generation model (T260) is available with one of three engines: 1.5-liter (1NZ-FE), 1.8-liter (2ZR-FE), and 2.0-liter (3ZR-FAE) 4-cylinder petrol engines with a fuel consumption ranging between 18 km/L, 17 km/L, and 15.6 km/L respectively.
- Engine capacity: Available engines are 1.5-liter (1NZ), 1.8-liter (2ZR-FE), and 2.0-liter (3ZR-FAE) petrol engines with an output of 110 hp, 135 hp, and 158 hp, respectively.
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2010 Toyota Allion
Price
| 2010 | US$5,940 – US$6,990 |
Interior, Engine & Fuel Consumption
Interior
- Driving Comfort: In 2010 the Allion received a facelift with most of the improvement done on the exterior and engine. The exterior was treated with aggressive and sharper headlights and new LED tail lights, and the 1.8-liter 2ZR-FE engine was upgraded to 2ZR-FAE with improved efficiency. The interior setup and driving comfort remained the same.
- How many seats?: The 2010 Allion has five seats in 2+3 configuration.
Engine & Fuel Consumption
Engine capacity: Available engines are 1.5-liter (1NZ), 1.8-liter (2ZR-FAE), and 2.0-liter (3ZR-FAE) petrol engines with an output of 110 hp, 135 hp, and 158 hp, respectively.
Fuel consumption: The second-generation model (T260) is available with one of three engines: 1.5-liter (1NZ-FE), 1.8-liter (2ZR-FAE), and 2.0-liter (3ZR-FAE) 4-cylinder petrol engines with a fuel consumption ranging between 20 km/L, 18.6 km/L, and 15.6 km/L respectively.
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2017 Toyota Allion
Price
| 2017 | US$7,110 – US$12,820 |
Interior, Engine & Fuel Consumption
Interior
- Driving Comfort: In 2016, the Allion received a second facelift that improved its premium feel. The seats were made more cushier and more comfortable, the steering wheel received steering controls, and some wood accents here and there. Outside, it was treated with S210 Toyota Crown styling influences that made the car curvier, and the introduction of Bi-Beam headlights. With this release, the car became much safer, with the introduction of Toyota’s collision safety system (Safety Sense C) as standard.
- How many seats?: The 2017 Allion has five seats in a 2+3 configuration.
Engine & Fuel Consumption
- Fuel consumption: The second-generation model (T260) is available with one of three engines: 1.5-liter (1NZ-FE), 1.8-liter (2ZR-FAE), and 2.0-liter (3ZR-FAE) 4-cylinder petrol engines with a fuel consumption ranging between 20 km/L, 18.6 km/L, and 15.6 km/L respectively.
- Engine capacity: Available engines are 1.5-liter (1NZ), 1.8-liter (2ZR-FAE), and 2.0-liter (3ZR-FAE) petrol engines with an output of 110 hp, 135 hp, and 158 hp respectively.
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2020 Toyota Allion
Price
| 2020 | US$16,000 – US$20,340 |
Interior, Engine & Fuel Consumption
Interior
- Driving Comfort: The seats are soft, cushier, and comfortable, the steering wheel controls and other controls are within the driver’s reach, and semi-aniline leather upholstery is available,
Toyota’s collision safety system (Safety Sense C) is standard.
- How many seats?: The 2017 Allion has five seats in 2+3 configuration.
Engine & Fuel Consumption
- Fuel consumption: The second-generation model (T260) is available with one of three engines: 1.5-liter (1NZ-FE), 1.8-liter (2ZR-FAE), and 2.0-liter (3ZR-FAE) 4-cylinder petrol engines with a fuel consumption ranging between 20 km/L, 18.6 km/L, and 15.6 km/L respectively.
- Engine capacity: Available engines are 1.5-liter (1NZ), 1.8-liter (2ZR-FAE), and 2.0-liter (3ZR-FAE) petrol engines with an output of 110 hp, 135 hp, and 158 hp respectively.
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Writer’s Perspectives
Every company has flagship models in various categories, the same applies to Toyota, but Toyota is too good, with many of their releases qualifying as flagship models. In the sedan category, the full-size Toyota Century is their flagship model, but some of its siblings will make good contenders as flagship models and the Toyota Allion is one. The Allion is one nice compact sedan worth every penny invested in it.
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Final Verdict
The Toyota Allion produced from 2001 to 2020 is one of a few compact sedans worthy of your precious money. It aged like fine wine with every new release an improvement of the previous. The Allion is efficient, reliable, dependable, and hassle-free, with a low maintenance cost and readily available spares in most parts of the world.
If you are in the market for a compact sedan, we recommend the Toyota Allion as one of the options, and you’ll surely see what is the best.
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