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Here’s a little quiz: Which cars look and feel like luxury sedans but are priced like regular cars? If you want to have an elegant car but without spending a lot for it, then the Toyota Premio vehicle’s qualities may just be the deciding factors in your car purchase choice. The Premio is a step higher than the Corolla in terms of luxury, and if the Camry’s price tag is just a little too much for your budget, then you should definitely get a Premio. The Premio was first introduced to the Japanese Domestic Market in December 2001, together with its twin Toyota Allion. Both models share the same platform and engine, and differ only in styling—between the two, the Allion is the sporty, fun-loving athlete. You can consider the Premio as the Allion’s more serious and business-oriented brother. Both have their own sets of admirers, who put the cars’ spacious interiors, quality, and driving performance in high regard. Both the Premio and Allion are now widely available from Japanese exporters as secondhand units. The stylish design of the Premio is based on Toyota’s brand design philosophy called vibrant clarity. This can be seen in the car’s dignified appearance and strong presence. The Premio was further improved in a 2007 redesign that resulted in a new front end—a strong vertical line from the side fender runs towards the corner of the rear bumper. From the hood, a prominent center strikes out, and on the sides you can see character lines and side protection molding. Even its combination taillights evoke a sense of modern luxury. The redesigned Toyota Premio vehicles are 80mm longer and 55mm wider than the previous generation, which results to a bigger interior space. This means that there is more legroom for passengers, which of course translates to a more comfortable ride even on long distances. The rear seats may be folded in a 60/40 split and may even be folded flat for more luggage space. The ambiance inside is traditional and business-like due to the wood-grain finish for the panels. The driver’s seat has a vertical adjustment and slide function, allowing for the driver’s maximum comfort and relaxed driving. The car’s steering wheel can also be adjusted according to the driver’s preferences, thanks to the wheel’s tilt and telescoping function. Toyota Premio vehicles also come installed with a color rear-view monitor that assists the driver when parking by showing a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. The monitor is made up on an on-board rear camera paired a high-resolution position display, the first of its kind in the world. Indeed, the interiors exude an executive feel unmatched by other models of the same class. The Premio’s Super CVT-i, or continuously variable transmission, makes driving a smooth experience because of the absence of shift shock commonly experienced in manual transmission vehicles. It also helps to make the vehicle more fuel efficient. The Premio also has an Eco Drive Indicator that helps the driver to operate the car properly to achieve the best environmental-friendly results. Helping to improve the environment part of the Toyota Premio vehicles’ classy quality, and that is really something worth having.
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