Toyota Premio VS Toyota Allion full comparison in Kenya

Toyota is a very popular car brand in Kenya, it offers various Sedans, most of which may be confusing to identify. Two very likely cars that most people wonder what is their difference are the Toyota Premio and Toyota Allion. But are there any differences between these two cars or are they just the same? This is the question we will be answering below.

Both Toyota Allion and Toyota Premio were introduced in the market in the year 2001. They are very reliable cars, the spare parts are easily available and the maintenance cost is low. For these reasons, they became very popular among Kenyans once they hit the market, for some reason however, the Toyota Premio is more popular than the Allion. The demand for this car has made the prices remain at the top high irrespective of whether it’s a new or used one you are going for.

Toyota Premio VS Toyota Allion comparison

Let us look at how both vehicles’ specifications compare. It is important to note that these vehicles are the same save for the slight difference in design. The Allion target is the young drivers who want that sporty drive while the Premio is more premium and targeted to older drivers.

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Toyota Allion Vs Toyota Premio

Here is what you get on the exterior of these vehicles:

• Toyota Allion has a sporty appearance meaning it is curvier compared to the Premio whose design doesn’t shout that much
• They are both Sedans
• The ground clearance of the Allion is 6.4 inches while that of the Premio is 6.3 inches, this is slightly below the recommended of 6.5 inches on our roads
• Both vehicles have 4 doors(two front and two rear)
• In both features such as a sunroof, alloy wheels and foglights are available on higher trims levels

Toyota Premio Vs Toyota Allion interior

On the inside, you will not find much difference as far as you are comparing equal trim levels from these vehicles:

• Premio and Allion are both 5 seaters(two front and three at the back)
• Both cars can only carry medium-sized luggage size the boot space is not that huge
• You will get additional storage spaces on both cars, this includes cupholders, gloveboxes and door bins
• In both the Allion and Premio, you get other features such as keyless entry, power windows and SRS airbags

Toyota Premio VS Toyota Allion engine specs

The engine specifications of the vehicles are the same just as the interior is similar. Here are the engine specs for both vehicles:

• The engine capacity options are 1500cc, 1800cc and 2000cc available for both vehicles
• Allion fuel consumption is as follows 1500cc is 18.6Km/l, 800cc is 17Km/l and that of 2000cc is 15.6Km/l, for the Premio this will be the average consumption 1500cc is 16.6Km/L, 1800cc is 15.3Km/L and the 2000cc is 15Km/L
• Engine power on both vehicles is between 109 to 158pcs depending on the engine you go for
• Both vehicles have an option for an AWD or 2WD
• Similarly, you can choose between a manual, auto or even a CVT(Continous Variable Transmission). However, in most of the recent models, you will find a CVT
• Allion has a tank capacity of 60 Liters while the Premio is 55 liters

As you can see from the above, Toyota Allion and Toyota Premion are basically the same cars save for the little change on the exterior design that makes the Alllion more sporty.