Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Toyota Wish (ZGE22W/ZGE20W/ZGE2OG/ZGE25W/ZGE25G) Phase II

Launched in April 2009, this second-generation Toyota WISH is all about practicality and versatility for the average Japanese family. This was made to have a lower, more stylish profile than other wagons, and gave the impression of being fun to drive with its sporty driving and agile cornering. However, it isn't at least impressive for my tastes, or is it?


2013 Toyota WISH



2013 Toyota WISH


Welcome everyone to the 2013 Toyota WISH. This is a facelifted version of the second-generation Toyota WISH but on the outside, it's a bit more different than what you would expect for its minor model change. The Wish 1.8X and the Wish 1.8G variants feature a rather simple design with some silver lining in the middle of the grille. On the 1.8A, 1.8S, and the 2.0Z variants, the front view is much more better looking and the bumpers are a bit more stylish yet sporty. Whichever Wish you choose, the rear lamps are now a bit more chrome than the previous pre-facelift model or maybe it's a hint of something altezza-ish (no, that' can't be right).


2013 Toyota WISH interior



2013 Toyota WISH interior



2013 Toyota WISH interior


On the interior, well, same thing. You still carry up to seven passengers, you still fold them to accommodate various seating arrangements, and that's it. Nothing. You don't expect something special but when it comes to interior colors, it's a difference. For instance, the top of the line 2.0Z variant comes with the two-tone coloring of black and orange. Then, the entry-level 1.8X model comes with either beige or black, whatever floats your boat. Also differs were the instrumental clusters. The top-level 2.0Z and the 1.8G comes with optitron meters while the 1.8S, 1.8A and 1.8X come with analog meters. Also, the 2013 Toyota Wish now comes with a Nanoe option that is fitted on the aircon and some say, it helps protects your skin and hair from dry air during the long drive. Really? Mind you, that Nanoe stuff sourced from Panasonic just doesn't make sense at all...


2013 Toyota WISH instrumental panel



2013 Toyota WISH instrumental panel



2013 Toyota WISH instrumental panel



2013 Toyota WISH instrumental panel


First off, the 1.8L 2ZR-FAE engine is equipped with Dual VVT-i and the Valvematic system. Power output, if you have 2WD, is 105kW(143PS)/6,200r.p.m. and torque output is 173N・m(17.6kgf・m)/4,000r.p.m. The fuel economy, if you have 2WD, based on Japan's JC08 mode cycle, is 15.8km/L. If you have the 4WD variant, you would expect 96kW(130PS)/6,200r.p.m. of power, 161N・m(16.4kgf・m)/4,000r.p.m. of torque, and 14.4km/L of fuel economy. Now, on the 2.0L 3ZR-FAE engine, which also comes with Dual VVT-i and Valvematic, it produces 112kW(152PS)/6,100r.p.m. of power, 193N・m(19.7kgf・m)/3,800r.p.m. of torque, and 14.4km/L of fuel economy based on Japan's JC08 mode cycle. Whichever engine you chose, you still have the 7-speed Super CVT-i transmission.

Available colors are; White Pearl Crystal Shine. Silver Metallic, Grey Metallic, Black, Blackish Red Mica, Orange Metallic, Beige Metallic, and Satin Blue Mica Metallic.

My comment:

So that's the 2013 Toyota Wish; new look, same feeling. It's still the same MPV that only idiots from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia want to smuggle but nevertheless, it was made to be more economical to meet up with Japan's improved "eco-car genzei" system. Shockingly, despite it doesn't have the idling stop like most of the modern Japanese cars have, this is more fuel efficient than the recently facelifted 2013 Honda StepWGN but hold on, they're not on the same league. So sorry.

With the facelifted Wish now available in most Netz dealerships, will countries like Hong Kong and Taiwan follow suit? Surely hope but what I really wish for this 2013 Toyota WISH that it shouldn't be smuggled by ASEAN idiots who are addicted to Japanese MPVs. That means you, Malaysians, Indonesians, Thais, and Singaporeans. Don't you ever smuggle this!

Photo: Toyota Motor Corporation

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Do you have beef with them ASEAN folks? The JDM vehicles were brought in as used units using permits, you Idiot.