Overview of the car "Toyota Sprinter Marino"
Recently, foreign cars have fallen in price so much,that are able to compete with even used models from AvtoVAZ. One such is the Toyota Sprinter Marino. This machine was mass-produced from 1992 to 1998. Especially it is popular beyond the Urals. Now "Toyota Sprinter Marino" is sold at a price of 90 to 170 thousand rubles. The machine has not lost its form and is able to compete with modern budget employees. What is the Toyota Sprinter Marino? The photo and the review of the car - further in our article.
Design
From the usual "Sprinter" this model is differentother front design. Most of the changes were made by optics. On the "Marino" wide headlights with white turn signals are installed. What is noteworthy: there are no repeaters on the wing (and on the mirrors as well). But there are rectangular fog lights, neatly placed in the lower part of the bumper.
The machine has very thin body racks. And the very form of the roof is very round and "licked". A distinctive feature of the car "Toyota Sprinter Marino" - the possibility of installing an optional spoiler. He looks very harmoniously against the backdrop of the car and makes it look finished and exported. By the way, in the back part there are very wide lanterns. This is a whole strip that stretches through the entire body of the car.
"Marino" is made in the body of a hardtop. In view of this, it is very similar to the Toyota Mark-2. It is both a business sedan and a sports car. The Japanese managed to combine two completely different beliefs. And they did it. The machine attracts looks even now, after more than 20 years.
Salon
Inside is the classic JDMa. The machine was produced only in the right-hand drive. Also there is a soft velor and comfortable seats. The lateral support in them is expanded as if it's a car for ring races. But no, the "Marino" is a normal civil car that brings you comfortably from one point to another.
The car dashboard has dials. Optionally, it was not possible to put an electronic shield, as it was on "Crown" and other Toyota. The central console is quite modest - the control unit of the stove, cassette radio and a pair of air ducts. Despite all this, the car has excellent noise insulation. Plastic does not rattle on bumps and pleasant to the touch.
Note that the "Toyota Sprinter Marino" was produced in several trim levels:
- F (the most budgetary, on 13-inch "stamping").
- X (mean).
- G-type (luxury).
But even in the base already attendedpower windows of all doors, air conditioning, heated glass and velor seat upholstery. Regardless of the modification, the machine was notable for its high build quality. As for the versions of the X and G-type, they differed in the leather trim of the steering wheel and the gearshift lever. The steering wheel and chair were adjusted on the electric drive. There was also an armrest between the front passenger and driver's seat. He was very spacious - they say reviews. The Toyota Sprinter Marino is a very comfortable car. On it without fatigue it is possible to overcome hundreds of kilometers.
Toyota Sprinter Marino: specifications
For the car were provided three petrolengine. All of them had a linear arrangement of cylinders. So, the base is a one-and-a-half-liter unit for 105 horsepower. In the middle of the "X-tipe" type, a 1.6-liter power unit was already available. Its peak power was 115 horsepower. The motor has good dynamic characteristics for its volume.
So, the acceleration to a hundred took 11.9 seconds. Top versions were manned by a 165 horsepower engine. This "monster" dispersed "Marino" to hundreds in 9 seconds.
Transmission
The car was equipped with different typestransmissions. Among them was a five- and six-speed mechanics, as well as a 4-band automatic. Strangely enough, but the most common was the machine. It is quite reliable, as the reviews say. However, in the city this car is very gluttonous. For a hundred, it will consume at least 12 liters in the most economical cycle. Another point is driving on the road.
Many express their dissatisfaction with the4-speed torque converter, with which the motor on the road rests almost in the "cut-off". But here it is worth noting that the automaton on the "Toyota Marino" had an "overdrive" mode. This is imitation of the fifth gear. In this case, the corresponding indicator lights up on the panel. Thanks to this function, the car could move in economy mode at a speed of 110-130 kilometers per hour. When you press the brake, the electronics automatically go to the fourth gear.
Chassis
As a basis, the Japanese took "Toyota Corolla". Therefore, there are minimal differences in running. Front - the classic "McPherson", behind - the beam on the torsion bars. By the way, the suspension itself had a limited stroke.
Owners say that she is a machine behaves machinevery hard. Therefore, the installation of low-profile rubber is not recommended. At the same time, the car pleases its controllability. The car is literally sharpened to the sporting nature of the ride. And this is a big plus.
Conclusion
So, we found out what the givencar. The car is quite reliable, even after 20 years. The design is not yet crammed with all sorts of options and technical innovations. Here there is a simple atmospheric motor and an archaic torque converter. If the Toyota Sprinter Marino does not start, it means that the gasoline has run out in the tank, or its owner did not do any maintenance at all. With proper care this car will please with miles of trouble-free operation.
