Toyota Premio News & Updates

The 1,500cc Toyota Premio F produces 109 PS and 136 Nm and uses a Super CVT-i automatic transmission. The 0–100 km/h time is approximately 11 seconds, depending on vehicle condition, tyres, fuel and testing conditions.

The braking system uses ventilated discs at the front and drum brakes at the rear, supported by ABS, EBD and Brake Assist. Exact braking distance varies with tyre condition, road surface, vehicle load and brake condition, so there is no reliable single stopping-distance figure applicable to every used Premio F.

A realistic Bangladesh expectation for the 1.5L F is approximately 9–10 km/L in city driving, 14–16 km/L on highways and around 12 km/L combined.

In heavy Dhaka traffic with frequent idling and AC use, city mileage can fall below 9 km/L. On relatively open highways, a healthy engine, CVT, properly inflated tyres and moderate driving can produce around 14–16 km/L.

Toyota's controlled Japanese test figures are higher, so those should not be confused with actual Bangladesh road mileage.

1.5L Premio F family includes 1.5F, 1.5F L Package and 1.5F EX Package.

The standard F is the simpler version. The F L Package adds comfort-focused equipment, while the F EX Package adds more premium equipment such as alloy wheels and upgraded lighting and can include power seats, smart entry, push-start and other convenience features depending on production specification.

Routine maintenance is generally manageable because Toyota parts and mechanics are widely available.

For a healthy 1.5L Premio F, budgeting around Tk 20,000–40,000 per year for routine servicing and minor maintenance is a practical estimate. Older or higher-mileage cars should have a larger reserve of approximately Tk 40,000–80,000 or more for suspension, brakes, battery, tyres and unexpected repairs.

CVT condition is particularly important because a neglected transmission can create a much larger repair bill than normal servicing.

Check the engine, CVT, suspension, brakes, steering, AC, electrical systems, airbags and safety warning lights.

For a reconditioned Premio F, also verify:

Japanese auction sheet
Auction grade
Chassis number
Original mileage
Accident history
Flood/water damage
Chassis and pillar condition
Airbag condition
Engine oil leaks
CVT hesitation
CVT abnormal noise
Suspension knocking
Brake vibration
AC cooling
Tyre age
Wheel alignment
Underbody condition
Registration documents

A professional pre-purchase inspection is strongly recommended.

The biggest disadvantages are the low sedan ground clearance, modest 1.5L performance and aging infotainment technology.

The 1.5L engine is economical but does not provide strong acceleration when the car is fully loaded. The Premio also lacks modern features such as factory Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assistance.

For Bangladesh, the low body is another consideration if the car will regularly travel on severely damaged roads or over large speed breakers.

Yes, the Toyota Premio 2.0 G is suitable for normal Bangladesh roads, with its sedan body, FWD drivetrain and petrol power suited to everyday road use.

The Premio F makes sense for buyers looking for a comfortable Japanese family sedan with Toyota reliability, spacious rear seating, manageable fuel consumption, good parts availability and established resale demand.

The 2016 facelift is particularly significant because it brought a sharper exterior, updated interior and Toyota Safety Sense C on equipped vehicles. Later F cars retain the same fundamental 1.5L/CVT formula.

The most important factor when buying used is condition. A clean, properly inspected Premio F with verified history is preferable to a cheaper car with uncertain accident, mileage or maintenance history.

Yes, Premio does have other variants. Check out the Premio page at Toyota Premio for all other available variants.