- Responsive 3.0-litre 3VZ-FE V6 engine
- Spacious interior
- Quiet, well-insulated cabin
- Comfortable ride
- Front seats have short cushions and lack support
- For wagon, rear suspension towers reduce cargo space
- 3.0-litre V6 engine lacks response of larger rival engine
Overview
Released in October 1995, the Toyota XV10 Vienta was available as a mid-size sedan or wagon. Manufactured in Altona, Victoria, the front-wheel drive Vienta was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission.
While the ‘Vienta’ badge was initially used within the XV10 Camry range to distinguish models with V6 engines, the Vienta was launched as a separate model in October 1995. Compared to the Camry Vienta models produced from 1993 to 1995, the XV10 Vienta models received new seat fabrics, upgraded audio systems and an integrated alarm and immobiliser.
3VZ-FE engine
The 3.0-litre 3VZ-FE petrol engine had a cast iron block, an alloy cylinder head, forged steel crankshaft, cast connecting rods, double overhead camshafts (per cylinder bank), four valves per cylinder a split-chamber upper intake plenum with Toyota’s ACIS (Acoustically Controlled Induction System) variable-intake system and a compression ratio of 9.6:1.
Dimensions and suspension
The XV10 Vienta sedan was 4725 mm long, 1770 mm wide, 1400 mm tall and had a 2620 mm long wheelbase; the wagon models, however, were 70 mm longer (at 4795 mm) and 50 mm taller (1450 mm). Furthermore, the XV10 Vienta had MacPherson strut front suspension and independent rear suspension with twin transverse arms.
| Body | Engine | Variant | Trans. | Years | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 3.0-litre petrol V6 (3VZ-FE) |
CSi | 5sp man., 4sp auto |
1995-97 | 136 kW at 5200 rpm | 269 Nm at 4400 rpm |
| Getaway | 5sp man., 4sp auto |
1996-97 | ||||
| Intrigue | 5sp man., 4sp auto |
1997 | ||||
| Touring | 5sp man., 4sp auto |
1995-97 | ||||
| CSX, Grande |
4sp auto | 1995-97 | ||||
| Wagon | 3.0-litre petrol V6 (3VZ-FE) |
CSi, CSX |
4sp auto | 1995-97 | 136 kW at 5200 rpm | 269 Nm at 4400 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Vienta Touring and Grande consisted of a driver’s airbag and ABS.
Features: Vienta CSi, CSX and Grande
Standard features for the Vienta CSi included a four speaker sound system with a radio and cassette player, remote central locking, power mirrors, a height adjustable steering wheel, height adjustable driver’s seat, an alarm and immobiliser.
The Vienta CSX was further equipped with a six speaker sound system, air conditioning, cruise control and power windows. The Vienta Touring was similarly equipped, but distinguished by their 15-inch alloy wheels and, unique within the range, a rear spoiler.
The range-topping Vienta Grande was distinguished by its CD player and power adjustable front seats.
Vienta Getaway and Intrigue
Limited-run Getaway and Intrigue variants were released in October 1996 and April 1997, respectively. Compared to the CSi, both the Vienta Getaway and Intrigue were further equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning and a CD player.
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