Toyota Platz 1st (XP10) Generation Price in Pakistan, Pictures & Reviews

The 1st Generation Toyota Platz was introduced in 1999. The 1999 Toyota Platz is a front engine front wheel drive subcompact sedan. The Toyota Platz 1st Generation is based on the same platform that underpins other models in Toyota’s range of cars such as the Toyota Yaris and the Toyota Echo. The Toyota Platz 1999 was available in 2 versions 2-door coupe and 5-door sedan. Production of the 1st Generation Toyota Platz lasted 6 years, the Toyota Platz was available to purchase in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and the year 2005. The Toyota Platz is also available in 2 variants X and F.
The Price of the 1999 Toyota Platz was competitive when compared to other cars in its class available in the local market.

Exterior

The exterior of the Toyota Platz 1st Generation features a unique design language. The front end houses angular side swept trapezium styled headlights, a small black grille, an outward sticking bumper and a large rectangular air intake. The rear end houses angular styled taillights and an outward sticking bumper. Both the 2-door coupe and 5-door sedan feature near-identical styling apart from the fact that the 5-door sedan versions is slightly longer and has a less sloping rear roofline in order to accommodate the rear doors. The overall exterior of the 1999 Toyota Platz features a very curved and angular design language that enables it to stand out among the cars released in its time period.

Interior

The interior of the Toyota Platz 1999 features the use of gray plastic trim pieces. The front and rear seats are covered in fabric. Standard features include air conditioning, power windows, power lock doors, power steering, power windows and a tachometer. Features on the higher end X variant include fully automatic climate control, aluminum wheels and wood paneling. Options include a sunroof and satellite navigation. The overall interior of the 1st Generation Toyota Platz offers a decent amount of interior for a subcompact sedan of its exterior dimensions, it also offers a good amount of comfort and refinement.

Engine

Engine
1.0 Liter DOHC 16 Valve Inline-4
1.3 Liter DOHC 16 Valve Inline-4
1.5 Liter DOHC 16 Valve Inline-4

Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
5-Speed Automatic Transmission

Mileage

The 1st Generation Toyota Platz can achieve an average of up to 15KM/L making for an estimated driving range of up to 675KM from the compact sedans 45 Liter fuel tank.

Competitor

The main competitors of the 1999 Toyota Platz are the Toyota Corolla, Honda City, Suzuki Cultus, Suzuki Wagon R, Suzuki Margalla and the Suzuki Liana.

Specifications

1.0 Liter DOHC 16 Valve Inline-4 70bhp@6000RPM
1.3 Liter DOHC 16 Valve Inline-4 87bhp@6000RPM
1.5 Liter DOHC 16 Valve Inline-4 110bhp@6000RPM

Pros & Cons

Pros
Relatively Spacious interior
Comfortable Interior
Comfortable ride quality

Cons
Underpowered on base models
Lack of spare parts
Expensive Maintenance &