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July 28th, 2011 12:52 PM #11
In terms of performance, definitely the D-4D lump is torquier so this is perfect for stop and go, in-city driving. The VVTi lump has a higher top speed or is probably more comfortable at faster highway speeds. So it depends on your drive.
Gotta say though, the 2.0L is sluggish at low speeds. The delay in the gas pedal does not help it, rather it emphasizes the lack of torque. If the D-4D issue from way back is no longer an issue, then I'd go for the D-4D.
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July 28th, 2011 01:18 PM #12
Diesel Innova here. We own a Gasoline variant and may kalakasan sa gas and it feels sluggish....
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July 28th, 2011 01:18 PM #13Definitely mabagal ang VVTi esp. with A/T lalo na if you are used to torquey engines. Agree ako with bro IMm29, yung delay caused by an indecisive tranny and/or lack of torque when pressing the accelerator as usually seen when performing overtaking manuevers makes it rather hard to time one which can sometimes be dangerous as well.
IMHO, the notion of D4D maintenance being significantly more expensive than VVTi is actually not that bad. Sure, it is more expensive but extra cost in regular maintenance caused by extra motor oil bought is pretty much minimal and can perhaps be regained by savings gotten by a full tank or two of diesel as compared to the VVTi and the superior performance should be very much worth it. And the D4D choking issue should not be an issue now, as it was mainly because of dirty diesel, and we just have to pick our stations to fill up if we want to be sure.
Even if the Innova's D4D engine is lacking in horses, it is more than punchy enough for normal family use in the occasional out of town trip, as, unlike the Carens, it was not designed nor destined for the Autobahn anyway. And if you really want to squeeze more performance out of it, there are quite a lot of mods available and you don't have to spend too much on them.
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July 28th, 2011 02:21 PM #14
An intercooler and some more turbo boost can do miracles for the Innova...
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July 29th, 2011 08:55 PM #17
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July 29th, 2011 09:06 PM #18
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July 30th, 2011 12:43 PM #20
Weld preparation is poor. The WPS should have clearly specified what's to be done. Given that...
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