| Toyota Premio | |
|---|---|
 2016–2021 Toyota Premio (Japan) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Also called | Toyota Allion |
| Production | December 2001 – March 2021[1][2][3] |
| Assembly | Japan: Toyota City, Aichi (Tsutsumi plant)[4] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | |
| Platform | Toyota MC platform |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor |
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| Successor | Toyota Corolla (E210) |
The Toyota Premio (Japanese: トヨタ・プレミオ, Toyota Puremio) and its twin the Toyota Allion (Japanese: トヨタ・アリオン, Toyota Arion) are sedans sold in Japan from 2001 to 2021 by Toyota. The sedans are designated as a compact car by Japanese dimension regulations and the exterior dimensions do not change with periodic updates. Unlike Toyota's other vehicles, the Premio and Allion are not exported. Exception being New Zealand exports. Size and pricing-wise, the E210 Corolla, introduced to the Japanese market in 2018 succeeds the Premio and Allion.
The Premio is the successor of the Corona which first appeared in 1957. The Corona EXiV, a four-door hardtop sedan that appeared in 1989, was replaced by the Progrès, which was also briefly available with the Premio until 2007. The Premio is exclusive to Toyopet Store dealerships, as a smaller companion to the Mark X.
The Allion replaced the Carina, a model that first appeared in 1970. The Carina ED, a four-door hardtop sedan that appeared in 1985, was replaced by the Brevis, which was briefly available with the Allion until 2007. The Allion is exclusive to Toyota Store dealerships, as a smaller companion to the Crown.
Both cars are related to the Avensis, which is an imported five-door liftback from Europe, available at all Japanese dealership locations. The Camry, which is the largest car exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store locations, is slightly larger, and based on appearance packages, offers the same luxury or performance features found in the Premio or Allion. The name "Premio" is a play on words for "premium", while "Allion" is created based on the phrase "all-in-one".[citation needed]
Mechanically, they are identical to the Avensis which is exported new internationally as well as sold in Japan. The Premio/Allion are only offered as 4-door sedans, while the Avensis is available only as a five-door liftback. The first generation Premio is an upscale, luxurious sedan in comparison to the Allion, which has a more youthful, sporting nature. Wood trim and chrome accents give the Premio an elegant look while the Allion is considered to be a sporty or executive type car.
Appearance modification options made for the first generation Allion are not made or marketed for the Premio. The second generation cars share the interior appearances and optional equipment, with exterior visual differences. Three options packages are offered with the three different engines offered, coupled with the choice of front- or All-Trac four-wheel drive, thereby giving Japanese buyers options as to which annual road tax obligation they are willing to pay.
- ^ "トヨタ、「プリウスα」「プレミオ」など5車種を生産終了" [Toyota discontinues production of 5 car models including "Prius α" and "Premio"]. ITmedia (in Japanese). 2020-12-02. Archived from the original on 2020-12-03.
- ^ "トヨタ自動車、プレミオ、プリウスα など5車種の生産終了を発表". 3 December 2020.
- ^ "名門終焉! 2021年3月末でプレミオ／アリオン13年半の歴史に終幕 次期型はある? ない??". 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Japanese Production Sites". Toyota. 2015-03-06. Archived from the original on 2015-03-18.