Toyota IST 1st (XP60) Generation Price in Pakistan, Pictures & Reviews

The 1st Generation Toyota IST was introduced in 2001. The 2001 Toyota IST is a front engine front/four wheel drive subcompact hatchback. The Toyota IST 1st Generation is based upon the 1st Generation Toyota Vitz hatchback and shares a platform with the 1st Generation Toyota Platz sedan. The Toyota IST 2001 was developed by Toyota to offers the practicality of a mid-size SUV with the better fuel economy of a smaller vehicle. The Toyota IST was available in 5 variants 1.3 F, 1.3 F E, 1.5 F, 1.5 S and 1.5 F E. Production of the 1st Generation Toyota IST lasted for 6 years, the Toyota IST was available to purchase in the years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and the year 2006. The price of the Toyota IST 2001 was competitive when compared with other cars in the same class.

The exterior of the 1st Generation Toyota IST features a fairly restrained and minimalistic design language. The front end houses sharp upswept headlights, an angular chrome grille, an angular rectangular air intake, dual standard fog lights and an outward sticking bumper. The rear end houses angular side swept taillights and a standard case hatchback. All five variants of the Toyota IST feature identical styling in every aspect.

The interior of the 2001 Toyota IST features the use of black plastic trim pieces. The front and rear seats are covered in fabric Standard features include air conditioning, power windows, power steering, power lock doors, power mirrors a stereo speaker system, trip computer and a tachometer. Features on the higher end 1.5 F E and 1.3 F E include automatic climate control and satellite navigation, while the 1.5 S features leather upholstery. The overall interior of the 1st Generation Toyota IST features a good amount of interior space for a subcompact hatchback of its exterior dimensions.

Engine 1.3 Liter DOHC 16 Valve Inline-4 1.5 Liter DOHC 16 Valve Inline-4 Gearbox 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 5-Speed Manual Transmission

The Toyota IST 2001 can achieve an average of up to 15KM/L making for an estimated driving range of up to 675KM from the subcompact hatchbacks 45-liter fuel tank.

The main competitors of the Toyota IST 1st Generation are the Suzuki APV, Nissan March and Honda Fit.

1.3 Liter DOHC 16 Valve Inline-4 87bhp@5600RPM 1.5 Liter DOHC 16 Valve Inline-4 105bhp@6000RPM