1995-1998 Toyota Tercel: Overview

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Though touted as "all-new," the latest Tercel appeared to be a heavy makeover of the previous model. The 93.7-inch wheelbase and 161.8-inch overall length were unchanged. Tercel sold in three notchback models--a Standard 2-door and better-equipped DX 2-door and 4-door. Safety additions included dual airbags, height-adjustable manual seatbelts, and side door beams. Antilock brakes were optional, on all models. Under the hood was a dual-cam 1.5-liter 4-cylinder with 93 horsepower. The Standard 2-door came with a 4-speed manual transmission and was available with 3-speed automatic. DX models could have a standard 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic.