TOYOTA ANNOUNCES NEW TERCEL, CORSA AND COROLLA II

Customers of two-box cars have increasingly been calling for improved quality and performance along with more individuality, sportiness, fashionability and economy. With the new Tercel, Corsa and Corolla II, Toyota offers a more comprehensive product lineup to meet users' changing demands.

1. Exterior Styling
   The new two-box Tercel, Corsa and Corolla II are available in three body styles: three-door with and without retractable head lamps, and a five-door model.
2. Engine
   The following three high-performance engines are available for the new Tercel, Corsa and Corolla II: the new 1.5-liter, 12-valve 3E and 1.5-liter, 1N diesel turbo, and a 1.3-liter, 12-valve 2E.
   1. 3E Engine
      The 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder, 12-valve 3E engine is a version of the 2E with a longer stroke. With its three valves―two for intake and one for exhaust―and V-type carburetor, this lightweight, compact engine produces maximum output of 79 ps (net) at 6,000 rpm.
   2. 1N Diesel Turbo
      The 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder, 1N Diesel Turbo is also a lightweight, compact engine, and has been developed especially for FWD passenger cars. This superior diesel engine achieves outstanding fuel economy of 38.2 km/1 at a constant 60 km/h. The engine owes its low vibration and quiet running to computer-assisted structural analysis, which has allowed optimum design of its major parts.
3. Drive train
   1. Suspension
      The suspension employs MacPherson struts at the front and a trailing twist-beam at the rear with a new built-in stabilizer. This combination ensures improved handling and running stability.
   2. Automatic Transmission
      Three types of automatic transmission are offered: 4-speed with 2-way overdrive, 3-speed with 2-way, and 3-speed.
4. Interior
   For the new Tercel, Corsa, and Corolla II, the following features are available as either standard or optional equipment depending on grade.
   1. Dual-slide seat
      This specially designed driver's seat comfortably accommodates drivers of all statures. This has been achieved through a "dual-slide" function in which the seatback moves horizontally along the seat cushion as the seat position itself is adjusted. This affords better seating position and greater visibility.
   2. Shoulder-belt guide
      Designed to conform to the stature of the driver, the guide on the center pillar allows the shoulder belt anchor to be adjusted up or down. This provides a more comfortable, snug fit of the belt over the driver's shoulder.
      Changes to the 3-Box Models of the Tercel and the Corsa Minor changes to the 3-box versions of the Tercel and the Corsa include detailing changes to the front grill, dashboard and interior decor.
      More models have joined the 4WD lineup. In addition, the Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension (TEMS) is now available for 4WDs.