Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
When it first arrived in 1991, the small coupe Toyota Paseo almost went unnoticed. Not because it wasn’t reliable or stylish, but it simply lacked the character the famous Celica had.
While the first generation’s price kept increasing, sales dropped dramatically. Thus, it was time for a change.
To redress the situation, Toyota restyled the Paseo and unveiled the new model in late 1995.
Available in a single trim level, the equipment available was midway between the base and the upmarket versions of the 1991 Paseo.
While from a distance, the new Paseo looked pretty much like its predecessor, a closer look would reveal the car’s new, more aggressive profile.
At the front, the Paseo featured a longer grille with a redesigned bumper that incorporated the air intake. While the first model looked more like a coupe, the refreshed version had more of a fastback design with the new roofline.
At the rear, the Paseo had a neat red spoiler and a rear wiper. The rear bumper, as well as the front one, were body-color painted.
Fitted with larger rear quarter windows, the interior became lighter. However, it remained as cramped as its predecessor in terms of rear legroom and headroom. The front seats came with a new light grey material, adding to the interior’s roominess.
Under the hood, the Paseo had a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder unit that developed 92 hp and 136 Nm. As the numbers indicate, the Paseo was not a fast car but remained a stylish coupe good for a first car.
The engine was mated with a 5-speed manual or an optional 4-speed automatic transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5i 5MT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1497 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5400 RPM 90 HP @ 5400 RPM 89 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 130 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.8 in (4161 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 50.8 in (1290 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.8 cuFT (278 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1973.1 lbs (895 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3053.4 lbs (1385 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173.7 g/km |