Toyota Lite Ace Noah R40, R50, 1 generation, restyling 12.1998 - 10.2001
(R40, R50)
12.1998 - 10.2001
GF-SR40G, GF-SR50G, KH-CR40G, KH-CR50G
1 generation, restyling
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A distinctive feature of the Toyota Lite Ace Noah (as well as Town Ace Noah) of the R40 / 50 generation is its flexible transformable interior, as well as increased safety compared to previous generations of the Town Ace and Lite Ace minibuses. The car attracts with its appearance, and the short hood in front gives an additional feeling of confidence compared to the cabless layout. At the same time, the location of the engine in the front and the relatively free engine compartment make maintenance easier. Two and a half years after the start of production, the car received a number of improvements. The design of the front of the body has changed: new headlights, a radiator grill, a bumper and foglights. Inside, a new dashboard. The engines have undergone modernization in accordance with new standards, gasoline still produces 130 liters. with.; 3C-T diesel engine replaced by 3C-TE with a slight increase in power (from 91 to 94 hp).
The new Lite Ace Noah interior front panel has become more massive, at its top there is a 2DIN-sized compartment for installing a navigation system with a large screen - standard in Road Tourer and V trim levels or optional equipment with a “C” package, which also includes front armrests seats, automatic air conditioning and electrically folding exterior mirrors. The new instrument cluster has become more informative, and its design depends on the performance. The car offers many convenient solutions in the form of different storage compartments, cup holders, pockets, curtains, two sunroofs, door closers, etc. The basic version of the cabin is an 8-seater with three rows of seats, the position of which can be changed for different tasks. Field Tourer models are best suited for outdoor recreation - they feature reinforced bumpers, large foglights, standard roof rails and a handle on the trunk. There is an option for an eight-seater saloon with tables built into the seatbacks of the second row. The top-end is considered to be a complete set with a 7-seater cabin: two separate second-row seats with individual armrests and free passage from the first row of seats to the third. The catalogs also included an inexpensive and practical version of the SW (Space Wagon), which externally and internally corresponded to the van, but had a passenger suspension, was equipped with a 3S-FE engine, a 6-seater cabin, 4 or 5 doors. Variations in the characteristics of the Lite Ace Noah will not disappoint the buyer: you can choose between a 2-liter gasoline engine or a 2.2-liter turbodiesel, between four-wheel drive modifications or models with a 2WD drive, and also stop at either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic, and the latter received a more intelligent electronic control system (ECT-iE). 130 hp 3S-FE gasoline engine (181 Nm of torque) is considered one of the examples of reliability and unpretentiousness, although it is quite noisy, and the timing is overloaded with a pump and oil pump drive, it is not uncommon to increase oil consumption, but, as a rule, with significant mileage. The engine calmly digests AI-92 gasoline, which is quite high-torque, but with active driving there may be a lack of power. Electronically controlled turbo diesel with a 3C-TE intercooler (94 hp, 211 Nm) is also quite unpretentious with proper maintenance, but its dynamic characteristics are modest and its head is afraid of overheating, although this problem became due to the front engine position in Lite Ace Noah less relevant than before.
The suspension at Lite Ace Noah has retained the classic design for Japanese minibuses. Front - “double lever” with torsion bars instead of springs. Rear - continuous axle with springs. The Part time all-wheel drive system of the 4WD models was replaced by a permanent all-wheel drive (Full time 4WD). Power steering, ventilated front disc brakes, rear drum brakes. The wheelbase is 2715 mm, the minimum turning radius is 5.4-5.7 m. With three rows of seats, the Lite Ace Noah trunk is small, but the position of the back row can be changed back and forth by as much as 155 mm, or you can fold the seats along the side and get a very decent branch volume. Fit in the cabin and long objects, if you lower the seat backs of the rear three rows and the front passenger, or using the free space between the front seats.
Toyota Lite Ace Noah 1998-2001 has a safe body structure with programmed deformation zones front and rear and protective side bars, two front airbags as standard (for driver and passenger), anti-lock braking system. For an extra charge, parking sensors and a rearview camera were installed.
The main advantages of Town Ace Noah and Lite Ace Noah are a high landing, large mirrors, a spacious and comfortable lounge for long trips. Disadvantages - explosive plastic and poor sound insulation, stiffer suspension, for 4WD cars, the upper ball bearing changes together with the lever, which makes repairing the front suspension more expensive. But problems with spare parts usually do not arise - this mass family can be considered “popular”. Given the small differences between the Town Ace Noah and Lite Ace Noah (in the design of the front bumper and grille, the form of fog lights), the problem of choice is only in preferences for the configuration of the cabin and its configuration. More simple cargo-passenger models are produced under the former names (Town Ace / Lite Ace).
The new Lite Ace Noah interior front panel has become more massive, at its top there is a 2DIN-sized compartment for installing a navigation system with a large screen - standard in Road Tourer and V trim levels or optional equipment with a “C” package, which also includes front armrests seats, automatic air conditioning and electrically folding exterior mirrors. The new instrument cluster has become more informative, and its design depends on the performance. The car offers many convenient solutions in the form of different storage compartments, cup holders, pockets, curtains, two sunroofs, door closers, etc. The basic version of the cabin is an 8-seater with three rows of seats, the position of which can be changed for different tasks. Field Tourer models are best suited for outdoor recreation - they feature reinforced bumpers, large foglights, standard roof rails and a handle on the trunk. There is an option for an eight-seater saloon with tables built into the seatbacks of the second row. The top-end is considered to be a complete set with a 7-seater cabin: two separate second-row seats with individual armrests and free passage from the first row of seats to the third. The catalogs also included an inexpensive and practical version of the SW (Space Wagon), which externally and internally corresponded to the van, but had a passenger suspension, was equipped with a 3S-FE engine, a 6-seater cabin, 4 or 5 doors. Variations in the characteristics of the Lite Ace Noah will not disappoint the buyer: you can choose between a 2-liter gasoline engine or a 2.2-liter turbodiesel, between four-wheel drive modifications or models with a 2WD drive, and also stop at either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic, and the latter received a more intelligent electronic control system (ECT-iE). 130 hp 3S-FE gasoline engine (181 Nm of torque) is considered one of the examples of reliability and unpretentiousness, although it is quite noisy, and the timing is overloaded with a pump and oil pump drive, it is not uncommon to increase oil consumption, but, as a rule, with significant mileage. The engine calmly digests AI-92 gasoline, which is quite high-torque, but with active driving there may be a lack of power. Electronically controlled turbo diesel with a 3C-TE intercooler (94 hp, 211 Nm) is also quite unpretentious with proper maintenance, but its dynamic characteristics are modest and its head is afraid of overheating, although this problem became due to the front engine position in Lite Ace Noah less relevant than before.
The suspension at Lite Ace Noah has retained the classic design for Japanese minibuses. Front - “double lever” with torsion bars instead of springs. Rear - continuous axle with springs. The Part time all-wheel drive system of the 4WD models was replaced by a permanent all-wheel drive (Full time 4WD). Power steering, ventilated front disc brakes, rear drum brakes. The wheelbase is 2715 mm, the minimum turning radius is 5.4-5.7 m. With three rows of seats, the Lite Ace Noah trunk is small, but the position of the back row can be changed back and forth by as much as 155 mm, or you can fold the seats along the side and get a very decent branch volume. Fit in the cabin and long objects, if you lower the seat backs of the rear three rows and the front passenger, or using the free space between the front seats.
Toyota Lite Ace Noah 1998-2001 has a safe body structure with programmed deformation zones front and rear and protective side bars, two front airbags as standard (for driver and passenger), anti-lock braking system. For an extra charge, parking sensors and a rearview camera were installed.
The main advantages of Town Ace Noah and Lite Ace Noah are a high landing, large mirrors, a spacious and comfortable lounge for long trips. Disadvantages - explosive plastic and poor sound insulation, stiffer suspension, for 4WD cars, the upper ball bearing changes together with the lever, which makes repairing the front suspension more expensive. But problems with spare parts usually do not arise - this mass family can be considered “popular”. Given the small differences between the Town Ace Noah and Lite Ace Noah (in the design of the front bumper and grille, the form of fog lights), the problem of choice is only in preferences for the configuration of the cabin and its configuration. More simple cargo-passenger models are produced under the former names (Town Ace / Lite Ace).