Toyota 1.4 D-4D
Every time one hears the Toyota, there’s that bell of ‘reliability’ that rings in your head. Well, Toyota has worked hard to make their brand’s name go along with the word ‘reliability’. Toyota’s 1.4 D-4D engine has been very popular amongst Indians, thanks to its hassle-free ownership experience. This has made cars like the Etios a favourite for fleet owners.
The 1.4 D-4D engine from Toyota is a 1.4-litre 8V 4-cylinder diesel engine. Toyota offers the 1.4 D-4D in two states of tune in our market. The engine with lower power output is good for 67 HP that comes up at 3800 RPM while 170 Nm of torque is available at 1800-2400 RPM. Additionally, the higher state of tune 1.4 D-4D engine develops 87 HP of peak power at 3800 RPM while the 205 Nm of torque is available at 1800-2800 RPM.
Both iterations of the 1.4 D-4D engine feel very relaxed to drive. There surely isn’t much power or torque on offer but these engines do deliver enough for a comfortable cruise. There is some turbo-lag below 2000 RPM especially in the engine with 87 HP of tune. However, city driving is quite effortless. It is only on the highways that you crave for that extra bit of power. NVH and refinement levels are commendable as well, if not the segment best.
Toyota uses the 67 HP 1.4 D-4D engine with the Etios Liva, Etios and Etios Cross. Only the Corolla Altis gets the 87 HP D-4D engine, which still isn’t anywhere near to what other carmakers offer in this segment. While the lower state of tune engine has a claimed fuel efficiency of 23.59 km/l, the 87 HP engine returns 21.43 km/l.
