Toyota Altezza 1998-2005 used car review

The Toyota Altezza is a premium sports sedan - and great to drive. Finding an unmodified one has become tricky.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Overall score , 3.6 out of 5

The good

Excellent steering and handling
Practical and comfortable interior
Smooth engines and transmissions

The not-so-good

AS200 model could handle more power
Many have been modified or driven hard

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2001 Toyota Altezza AS200 Z

Price

$5,000 to $12,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2-litre six-cylinder, 114kW and 195Nm

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive

Safety rating

Unrated

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver tyre

Fuel economy

9.3-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4400mm

Width

1720mm

Height

1410mm

Towing capacity

Unrated

Turning circle

11.2m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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