Toyota Paseo

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Toyota Paseo

Manufacturer	Toyota
Also called	Toyota Cynos
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	975 kg (2150 lb)
Related	Toyota Starlet Toyota Tercel
Similar	Honda Del Sol Hyundai Scoupe Mitsubishi Eclipse Mazda MX-3

1996 Toyota Paseo

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. The Paseo like the Tercel, shares a similar platform to both the Toyota Starlet and Toyota Cynos. Several parts are interchangeble between the four.

[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).