On 12 April 2016, Toyota announced a full model change for a compact car Passo. The third-generation Passo was developed under the concept of "Smart Compact Car for City Driving" and was focused on "economic efficiency", "convenient packaging" and "safe driving". Passo line-up included simple and friendly "Passo X", and smart and elegant "Passo MODA". Passo MODA is equipped with Bi-Beam headlamps, which combine functions of clearance lamp and low & high-beam LED headlights. Ring shape of LED clearance lamps gives them a high-quality sense.
New Toyota Passo has 12 body colors to choose from, including 5 newly added colors - Magenta Berry Mica Metallic, Dark Emerald Mica, Lemon Squash Crystal Metallic etc. In addition to 12 standard colors, Passo MODA is also available in 7 two-tone paint patterns (optional). The interior of Passo is spacious by using wide horizontal instrument panel. Interior of Passo MODA is casual; the unique Magenta color is used as an accent in design of audio cluster, side registering and seat cover.
While the body size of Toyota Passo was kept compact and easy to handle from the previous generation, the wheelbase was extended by 75 mm, making the indoor space roomier. Rear-seat passenger's foot space is especially widened, way wider than the one from the previous generation.
The engine of Toyota Passo was improved in terms of combustion efficiency; atomization of fuel spray and dualizing of the intake port and injector were done. Thanks to high tumble and optimization of piston shape, compression ratio became 12.5:1. The maximum output and maximum torque of Passo engine - 51kw(69ps)/92N・m - stayed the same as the previous models, but fuel consumption set the highest record of 28.0㎞/L (JC08 mode) among registered gasoline cars. Fuel efficiency of 4WD Passo model was also improved by adopting an idling stop function and reached 24.4㎞/L. All models of Passo are eco-friendly.
Passo body has successfully combined both high rigidity and lightness by using high-tensile steel for the side outer panels and resin for the parts of the front fender and the back doors. Stabilizer was adopted for front and rear suspension of 2WD model, which reduced a roll of vehicle and enhanced its controllability and stability. The undercarriage was optimally tuned to improve the comfort ride and safe driving. The chassis and pad structure of seats were revised and the shape of the seat backs was changed. As a result, seat comfort was improved and seats became more comfortable.
For safety management, Toyota Passo adopts collision avoidance assist system - Smart Assist II, equipped with the next functions: collision warning function (vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-person), collision avoidance brake assist function (vehicle-to-vehicle), false start control function (front and rear), and line deviation warning function and preceding vehicle start notification function.
Toyota Passo 2016/4: Grade