Sep. 30, 1993

Toyota Unveils New U.S.-Made Scepter Coupe

 

Tokyo―TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION announced today that it will import and market the Scepter Coupe, a new model manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc. in Georgetown, Kentucky. This right-hand-drive, two-door vehicle is the second American-made Toyota produced for Japan following the introduction of the Scepter Wagon (Camry Wagon in the U.S.) in September 1992.

As part of its efforts to sell foreign-made vehicles in Japan, Toyota has marketed Volkswagen and Audi cars since April 1992 through its DUO outlets. The Scepter Coupe will be available through Toyota Corolla and Vista dealers from November 18 with a monthly sales target of 300 units.

Scepter Coupe 2.2

Scepter Coupe 2.2

Features of the Scepter Coupe
  1. Exterior Styling and Interior Standard Equipment

    The exterior design is wide and sporty, with rear quarter-panels creating a sense of fluidity with the roofline.
    Among major standard items installed on all models are a microprocessor-controlled automatic air conditioner and an eight-speaker, 120W Scepter Live Sound System.

  2. Engine Options

    The coupe is available with either a 2.2-liter, in-line, four-cylinder (5S-FE) engine, or 3.0-liter V6 (3VZ-FE) engine. (Refer to attached specifications sheet for details.)

  3. Chassis

    The four-wheel independent suspension system uses front MacPherson struts and rear dual-link struts for greater riding comfort and driving stability. The engine, transmission, lower arm, and steering gear have been installed on a grid-shaped body subframe to reduce vibration and minimize engine and road noise.

  4. Safety Features (standard or optional, depending on grade)
    • Driver-side air bag (SRS)
    • Four-wheel antilock brake system (ABS)
    • Traction-control system (TRC)
    • High-mount stop light
    • Raindrop-free ultrasonic door mirrors
    • Crash impact-absorbing structure (CIAS)
    • Side-door beams
  5. Environment

    The ozone-friendly HFC134a coolant has been used for the air-conditioning system, and brake pads and all other parts are asbestos-free. For greater recyclability of plastic parts, Toyota uses thermoplastic materials and labels parts to identify resin material.

Main Specifications: SCEPTER COUPE

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  • Scepter Coupe 2.2
    Scepter Coupe 2.2