Toyota Paseo
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| Toyota Paseo | |
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| Also called: | Toyota Cynos |
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| Manufacturer: | Toyota |
| Production: | 1991-1999 |
| Class: | Subcompact sports car |
| Body style: | 2-door convertible 2-door coupe |
| Engine: | 1.5 L 5E-FHE I4 |
| Transmission: | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Curb weight: | 918 kg (2195 lb) |
| Related: | Toyota Starlet Toyota Tercel |
| Similar: | Honda Del Sol Hyundai Scoupe Mitsubishi Eclipse Mazda MX-3 |
The Toyota Paseo (known as the Cynos in Japan and other regions) was released in 1991 and was loosely based on the Toyota Tercel. It was available as a coupe and in later models as a convertible. Toyota stopped selling the car in the United States in 1997, however the car continued to be sold in Canada, Europe and Japan until 1999. After 1999, the Paseo's place in the Canadian lineup was taken over by the Celica. Prices varied from US$14 999 to US$17 999.
[edit] First generation
The first generation of the Paseo was made from 1991 to 1995. Based off the Tercel, the Paseo featured a 1.5 L I4 engine. In most places, the Paseo's engine was rated at 100 hp (74 kW @ 6400 rpm) and 91 lbf·ft (124 Nm @ 3200 rpm) of torque. In California and other states with California level emissions standards, it was rated at 93 hp (69 kW) and 100 lbf·ft (136 Nm) of torque. It was offered with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic.
[edit] Second generation
The second generation of the Paseo was introduced in 1996. Apart from some modernizing in the engine electronics, the only noticeable change was in the body sheetmetal. In 1997, a convertible model was introduced. However, this was the last year the Paseo was sold in the United States. Toyota stopped selling the Paseo completely in 1999. In order to reduce emissions levels, the second generation Paseo's engine was reduced to the same specifications as the California CARB models, delivering 93 hp (69 kW) and 100 lbf·ft (136 Nm).
[edit] Aftermarket
Because of similarities between the Paseo and the Tercel and Starlet (they are built on the same platform), the three cars have many interchangeable parts. Many individuals have swapped turbocharged 4E-FTE engines, variations of the 4A-GE engines found in select Corollas, MR2s and other Toyota models, as well as other Toyota engines.
