Third generation Of The Toyota Soluna (1987–1990)

 Tercel coupe (US)

In 1987, Toyota introduced the slightly larger third generation Tercel with a new 12-valve engine which featured a variable venturi carburetor and later models with EFI. From this generation on, the engine is mounted transversely, with transmission mounted on the right side of the engine in a layout developed by Dante Giacosa and earlier popularised in such vehicles as the Fiat 128 and Volkswagen Golf. Other improvements included revised rack-and-pinion steering and a newly designed, fully independent suspension. The Tercel continued in North America as Toyota's least expensive vehicle, while it was no longer offered in Europe. In other markets, the smaller Starlet was also offered.

The variable venturi carburettor reportedly has had some problems, especially in the earlier models, such as too rich mixture, which is caused by the too thin Teflon coating of the fuel-metering needle, which erodes over time due to friction. It also has had problems with the compensator (choke device), which can also cause overly rich mixture when not working properly.^[12]

In 1987, Toyota introduced the Tercel EZ with less standard equipment: vinyl upholstery, a four-speed manual transmission, rubber mats instead of carpeting, and a deleted passenger's side sunvisor.^[12]

For the 1990 model year, the Tercel was available as either a three or five-door hatchback or a two-door sedan, the wagon having been upgraded to the larger platform used for the Sprinter Caribbean (Carib). Also discontinued for 1990 was the four-wheel-drive system; the Tercel was then only available with front-wheel drive. Non-motorized two-point passive seatbelts for the front-seat driver and passenger were introduced in 1990.

Tercel Corsa 5-door hatchback (Japan)

Toyota Tercel (US)

Third generation
Overview
Production	1987–1990
Related	Toyota Starlet
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon (Previous generation)
Layout	FF layout
Powertrain
Engine	1.5L 3E 78 hp (58 kW) I4
Transmission	3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	93.7 in (2,380 mm) 95.7 in (2,431 mm) (wagon)
Length	157.3 in (3,995 mm) (hatchbacks) 166.7 in (4,234 mm) (coupe) 169.7 in (4,310 mm) (wagon)
Width	64 in (1,626 mm) 63.6 in (1,615 mm) (wagon)
Height	57.1 in (1,450 mm) (wagon) 52.6 in (1,336 mm) (2-door hatchback) 51.8 in (1,316 mm) (sedan) 52.8 in (1,341 mm) (4-door hatchback)

source: wikipedia