| 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) |
| 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 Vista 5th gen Toyota Opa Toyota Wish Toyota Prius 1st gen Toyota Caldina 3rd gen Toyota Avensis Toyota SAI |
The Toyota Allion is a compact sedan sold in Japan by Toyota as designated by Japanese regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement. The Toyota Allion has a lot of space for the people sitting in the back-seats. It has a youthful smart look as the Allion is marketed towards a younger generation.
The name is created based on the phrase "all-in-one".
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.
December 20, 2004, the Allion received a modest restyle with the introduction of LED taillights.
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.
The Allion was again restyled in 2010 with more aggressive and sharper looking headlights and twin LED taillights while the interior remaining somewhat same.