In September 1994, for the 1995 model year, Toyota introduced an all-new Tercel. The new design offered a stiffer body[citation needed] with better handling and was one of only a handful of cars in the U.S. to have OBDII
in 1995. Retaining its compact packaging and high quality, the new
Tercel featured a redesigned exterior and new engine. The Tercel now
offered standard driver's and passenger's side airbags in the United
States, but only a driver's side bag for Canada. As well, three-point
seatbelts for front and outboard rear passengers and adjustable
shoulder-belt anchor points for front seat passengers were installed on
four-door models. All models met federal standards for 1997 side-impact
protection, and offered anti-lock brakes. Standard models came with only
a 4-speed manual or automatic transmission and grey bumpers, while DX
models were offered with the addition of body-coloured bumpers and
either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
Its all-new appearance appears to be influenced by the Japanese-market Toyota Camry V40 series, also introduced that year. Both vehicles were available together at Toyota Corolla Store Japanese dealerships.
1995–1997 Corsa 3-door hatchback (Japan)
In Japan, the Tercel was again also offered with the Corsa and
Corolla II nameplates, for sales through parallel marketing channels.
There was also a 3-door hatchback body version offered in addition to
the four-door sedan. The two-door sedan was only ever marketed in North
America. There was also a four-wheel-drive option available in Japan.
The interior design pushing the dash further away, but bringing the
switches closer. This same dashboard (left sided version) was shared
with the Toyota Starlet and Toyota Paseo of the time. The all-new DOHC 1.5 L I4
engine provided 93 hp (69 kW) and 100 lb·ft (140 N·m) of torque,
offering a 13 percent power increase over the previous generation as
well as a 15 percent increase in fuel economy. The new 5E-FE engine gets 45 mpg-US (5.2 L/100 km; 54 mpg-imp)
on the highway with a 5-speed manual transmission, making it the most
fuel-efficient four-cylinder car of its time in the United States.[citation needed] As Toyota's entry-level car,the Tercel was also available with the smaller 1.3-litre 4E-FE and 2E gasoline four-cylinder, and the Toyota 1N-T engine; a 1,453 cc inline-four turbocharged diesel engine which provided 66 hp (49.2 kW) at 4,700 rpm and 96.1 lb·ft (130 N·m) of torque at 2,600 rpm.
For 1997, all Tercels were available only in the CE trim level and
incorporated many of the standard and optional items from previous base
and DX models. All Tercels came standard with a new 13 inch wheel and
tire combination. Inside, the Tercel's dashboard was revised with rotary
ventilation controls. All Toyota models had revised seat fabric and
door panels. The RedHawk and WhiteHawk editions were introduced in
addition to the BlackHawk trim already offered, which came standard with
air conditioning, 185/60R14 tires on custom wheels, a rear spoiler with
integrated brake light, and hawk symbols to identify the special model.
Facelift
1998–1999 Tercel sedan (Canada)
For 1998 the Tercel's styling was updated, highlighted by
multi-reflector headlights, a revised grille and front fascia design and
clear lens turn signal lights for the front and rear. The facelift
occurred in December 1997 for the Japanese market, and covered all three
lines (Tercel, Corsa, Corolla II).
The Tercel's rear styling was also enhanced with redesigned composite
tail-lights and updated bumper molding. The new molding extended across
the entire length of the rear bumper.
Production of the Tercel for the American market ended in 1998 as the model was superseded by the Echo.
Production for Canada, Puerto Rico and some other countries continued
through 1999, although for Japan the production ceased in 2000.
In Paraguay and Peru, Tercels are still sold. These cars are being
sold as imported Japanese cars in many of the car dealers existing
throughout the territory.[clarification needed]
Facelifted Japanese market Corolla II 4WD hatchback
Chile
The fifth generation of Tercel was introduced in September 1995,
presented in the FISA auto Show of that year as the "All New Tercel Twin
Cam”, available in three different levels: basic XLI, the medium GLI,
and the full equipment LEI. All Tercel featured a 5E-FE 1.5 16v Twin Cam
(DOHC) engine, rated at 100 hp (70 kW) at 6400 rpm and 95 lb·ft
(129 N·m) at 3200 rpm of torque. With that engine the car took only 10.4
seconds in 0–60 mph. The car was revolutionary to that market at the
time, and it was elected Car of the Year in Chile.[citation needed]
The XLi version was basic: no tach and power steering was an option.
GLi had power steering, four arm steering wheels, trunk and gas cap
remote opening; and three pointed rear seat belts was standard. Finally
the LEi was full, it had all the equipment and AC; tachometer; rear seat
belts, 175/70 13 tires, with power door locks, power windows with
driver's side auto down, and four arm steering wheels. It was offered
with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic.
The 1998 model had multi-reflector headlights, new fascia, bumpers
and clear turn signal lights; in the rear, new mirror style taillights
and new bumper. It was a huge success, becoming the second best-selling
car in Chile for four years.
Asia
Toyota Soluna 1.5 GLi in Thailand
Toyota Soluna 1.5 XLi taxi in Indonesia
In Thailand, Toyota reworked the Tercel with different nose and tail, and called Soluna. The Soluna AL50 was powered by 1.5-litre 5A-FE
engine, and campaigned as Asian Family Car. The plain Soluna was a big
seller in Thailand. Trim levels are XLi, SLi, and GLi. Only the XLi and
GLi were sold in Indonesia, where the XLi was common for taxi. Based on the GLi, the Soluna S Limited with body kits was offered for a short time.
Dimension growth
The Tercel remained smaller than the Corolla
throughout its production, though by the end of its production the
Tercel had become almost the same size as the North American-market
'75–'78 Corolla that was current at the time the Tercel was introduced.
| Dimension | 1995–1999 Tercel | 1975–1978 Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 162.2" (4120 mm) | 165.2" (4196 mm) |
| Width | 65.4" (1661 mm) | 62.4" (1585 mm) |
| Height | 53.1" (1374 mm) | 54.5" (1384 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 93.7" (2380 mm) | 93.3" (2370 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,005 lb (909 kg) | 2210 lb (1002 kg) |
| Fifth generation | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Overview | |
| Also called | Toyota Corolla II (JPN) Toyota Corsa (JPN) Toyota Soluna (Asia) |
| Production | Sept 1994–2000 |
| Assembly | Toyota City, Aichi, Japan (Takaoka plant) Jhongli, Taiwan[13] |
| Related | Toyota Paseo Toyota Starlet |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupe 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L 2E I4(Central and South America) 1.3 L 4E-FE I4 1.5 L 5E-FE I4 1.5 L 1N-T turbodiesel I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 93.7 in (2,380 mm) |
| Length | 162.2 in (4,120 mm) (1995–97) 162.7 in (4,133 mm) (1998–99) |
| Width | 64.8 in (1,646 mm) (1998–99) 65.4 in (1,661 mm) (1995–97) |
| Height | 53.2 in (1,351 mm) |
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