Toyota platz 4wd?!

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deniremas (deniremas) 2014-10-23 07:52:37 +0500 #1

Ok...I have been doing alot of research on this as I have been looking for a very fuel economic car. I have zeroed down on a Toyota Platz(I dont like the hatchback vitz)..Most have engines of 997cc up to 1500c.c. Also the types of engines 1Sz and 1NZ. My research has led me to believe that a 1.3l (2NZ)engine is more powerful and almost equally econoimical as the 997cc...But then,I find that most 1.3cc cars in this category also have 4WD!! Can some one confirm this for me...and if so, what for and wont that drop the fuel economy of the car??! Im looking at doing atleast 18km/L

husnainkhan (husnainkhan) 2014-10-23 17:42:00 +0500 #2

Most jdms have 4wd variant. Belta Platz Alto Passo and many many more comes with 4wd too. I dont think when 4wd is disengaged the consumption will be high but still you gotta research this out or experts can help you.

vickybhai (vickybhai) 2014-10-23 18:01:19 +0500 #3

Most JDM 4x4 sedans and hatchbacks comes as all time 4x4 which cannot be disengaged...like Rush, Passo, Vitz, Belta, Belta etc...they consume more fuel than normal versions

deniremas (deniremas) 2014-10-23 18:14:52 +0500 #4

Thanks for the reply guys. but what does JDM mean?

fazalwahab11375 (fazalwahab11375) 2014-10-23 19:07:06 +0500 #5

Japanese Domestic Market

ahmedwasiq (ahmedwasiq) 2014-10-24 02:11:36 +0500 #6

Dost correct you ; platz doesnt comes with 4wd
Yes some belta comes in 4wd
I have toyota platz 2004 model with 2sz engine
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husnainkhan (husnainkhan) 2014-10-24 07:52:59 +0500 #7

Platz, Passo, old jdm alto, nissan tiida also comes with 4wd variants. You can google it.

IsbCap (IsbCap) 2014-10-24 07:58:41 +0500 #8

A 4WD variant consumes more fuel than a 2WD, and drive feels more "heavy". These variants are cheaper in price than 2WD.

Regarding 997 vs 1300, If both are 2WD, I would strongly recommend the 1.3L variant. With heavy body, a 1000CC engine always runs at higher RPMs, consuming more fuel and lacking power.

P.S: Expecting 18kpl in city drive from a non-hybrid car is too optimistic

husnainkhan (husnainkhan) 2014-10-24 08:55:14 +0500 #9

Very well said sir.

deniremas (deniremas) 2014-10-27 04:56:41 +0500 #10

Thanks for the info guys...I will be sure to avoid the 4WD.

deniremas (deniremas) 2014-10-30 13:33:27 +0500 #11

Just as an update, Bought a 1999 Vitz 1sz-fe engine. Platz was too hard to find and the few that were found, too expensive for me!