Publication: Motor Fan
Format: Test Drive Report
Date: January 1971
Author: Shuzo Araki

A Flexible Engine, a Supple Ride

A quiet, spacious interior. Light, effortless controls. Already a pure family sedan, the Florian, has gained a new 1800cc engine that further strengthens its character.

The Advantages of Greater Displacement

Increasing engine displacement while leaving the body unchanged is a well-established approach. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to say that nearly every Japanese car has followed this path. In the so-called “popular car” class, the familiar progression has been to begin at 800cc, then grow to 1000cc, 1200cc, and 1300cc. Meanwhile, some engines originally introduced at 1300cc have ultimately been enlarged to displacements as high as 1800cc.