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Japan
1990s

Toyota Tercel 5th Generation (L50)

Toyota Tercel 5th Generation (L50)

Production

 1994 to 2000

Assembly

Japan: Taiwan: Thailand: Indonesia

Body style

  • 2/4-door sedan
  • 3-door hatchback

Layout

Transverse front-engine, front-wheel-drive

Engines

  • 1.3 L 2E I4, 4E-FE I4
  • 1.5 L 5E-FE I4, 5A-FE I4, 1N-T I4 

Transmission

  • 4- or 5-speed manual
  • 3- or 4-speed automatic

Wheelbase

2,380 mm (93.7 in)

Length

  • 3,915 mm (154.13 in) (hatchback)
  • 4,120 mm (162.2 in) (1995–97; sedan)
  • 4,133 mm (162.7 in) (1998–99; sedan)
  • 4,175 mm (164.37 in) (Soluna)

Width

  • 1,646 mm (64.8 in) (1998–99; sedan)
  • 1,660 mm (65.35 in) (hatchback)
  • 1,661 mm (65.4 in) (1995–97; sedan, Soluna)

Height

  • 1,351 mm (53.2 in) (sedan)
  • 1,370 mm (53.93 in) (hatchback)
  • 1,380 mm (54.33 in) (Soluna)

 

In September 1994, the Tercel L50 was launched worldwide. The chassis was similar to that of its predecessor, but the bodies were redesigned and more torsion rigid. In Japan, the sedan was again Toyota Corolla II and the hatchback now only Toyota Corsa. The dashboard was also installed in the Toyota Starlet and Toyota Paseo. Again, exclusively in North America there was a coupe version, while the hatchback was not available there. There, the Tercel was also one of the few cars that had an OBD-II connector for fault selection. On the home market, the base model was now, ranked above Avenue and VX and there was also optional four-wheel drive available. Beside ABS and driver airbag also a passenger airbag counted everywhere to the standard equipment, only in Canada was available in the base model only as an option. As a further improved safety equipment now three-point seat belts were installed. For Central and South America, the Tercel was now in Zhongli (Taiwan)still with the 1.3-liter carburettor engine 2E-FE with 58 kW (79 hp) installed, in the other markets the same strong 4E-FE with gasoline injection. Only in Japan was the 1453 cc 1N-T turbodiesel with 49 kW (67 hp) again available, while the 1.5-liter gasoline engine 5E-FE was a revised version of its predecessor and now with 69 kW (94 hp) had 13% more torque and 15% less fuel. In some markets and in the home market, he was also available with 70 kW (95 hp). As before, the 1.3-liter engines were not available in North America and only with 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmissions and 1.5-liter engines with 5-speed manual or 4-speed -Automatic.

  • In Chile, the 5th generation was introduced in September 1995 with a 70 kW (95 hp) version of the 1.5-liter gasoline engine 5E-FE and voted Car of the Year in Chile. Until the end of production, he was the second bestselling car there.
  • A facelift took place in December 1997 with ventilation rotary controls, revised seat covers and door panels, automatic instead of manual air conditioning and improved ignition systems for all gasoline engines.

Externally, the front was redesigned with new headlights, new grille and front bumper. In addition, there were now clear light indicators front and rear. Also, the rear received new taillights and bumpers. As a result, the series was now longer and wider.

  • In mid-1998, the Tercel models were replaced in the US by the Toyota Echo.
  • End of 1998 sparked in Japan there Toyota place called Echo the Tercel sedan Corolla II from.
  • In 1999, the sale of the Tercel inclined rear Toyota Corsa was discontinued in Japan, which had already received since late 1998 with the Toyota Vitz a successor model. Until 2000, the Tercel was still offered in Canada, Puerto Rico and other countries. After the production in Japan was discontinued in 1999, the models came last from Taiwan, where production ran until the beginning of 2000.

Everywhere the Toyota Echo and / or Toyota Vitz was the successor model

As Soluna, the Tercel L50 sedan was marketed with a different front in Asia outside of Japan. It was built in Thailand and Indonesia. The drive here was the 1.5-liter 5A-FE gasoline engine used. Especially as a taxi the Soluna was widely used in these two countries. In 2002, the Soluna was replaced by the Toyota Vois.

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Technical

Technical
  • Dimensions (3-door hatchback)
    Length: 161.8 in.
    Width: 64.8 in.
    Wheelbase: 93.7 in.
    Weight: 1950 lbs.
    Powertrain (front-drive)


    Engine:
    1 .5L carbureted 4 (82 hp)
    Transmissions:
    4-speed manual
    5-speed manual


    Option: 3-speed automatic


    Fuel Economy
    1.5L & 4-speed man.: 7.01-1100 km
    1.5L & 5-speed man.:7.8L/100km
    1.5L & 3-speed auto.:8.3L/100 km

     

    Toyota 2E engine Technical details and specifications (1985-1999)

    No. of cylinders 4/OHC
    Capacity 1295 cc
    Firing order 1-3-4-2
    Compression ratio 9,5:1
    Suitable for unleaded petrol Yes
    Minimum octane rating 91 RON
    Fuel system Make Aisan Type 21100-11150
    Ignition coil Make Denso Type 90919
    Distributor Make Denso No. 11030
    Fuel system pressure 0,2-0,3 bar
    Compression pressure 10-13 bar
    Oil pressure 2,5-5,0 bar @ 3000 rpm
    Radiator cap pressure 0,75-1,05 bar
    Thermostat opens 80-84 °C
    Starter motor Make Denso Type 1,0 kW
    Maximum cranking amps 122-149 A
    Alternator/Regulator Make Nippon Denso Type 45A
    Regulated voltage 13,5-15,1V

Service
  • Toyota 2E engine Maintenance and Service Guide (1985-1999)

    Distributor Contact breaker gap 0,45mm
    Distributor Dwell angle 46-58° (51-64%)
    Spark plugs Original equipment NGK Type BPR6EY-11
    Spark plugs Electrode gap 1,1 mm
    Spark plugs Tighten 18 Nm
    Spark plugs Make Bosch Type WR8DCX
    Spark plugs Make Champion Type RN9YCC4
    Valve clearance -INLET 0,20mm check hot
    Valve clearance -EXHAUST 0,20mm check hot
    Drive belt tension - alternator 5-6mm
    Engine oil grade - normal or moderate climate 10W/30 SAE or 10W/40 SAE
    Engine oil grade - cold climate 5W/30 SAE
    Engine oil grade - hot climate 20W/40 SAE
    Engine oil change with filter 3,2 litres
    Sump drain bolt tighten 25 Nm
    Cooling system 4,6 litres


    Cylinder head Tightening torques (Renew bolts No)
    Stage 1 Tighten 29 Nm
    Stage 2 Tighten 49 Nm
    Stage 3 Tighten 90°

    Gearbox 
    5-speed manual gearbox: C150, C152 (turbo model)
    Automatic transmission: A132
    Manual gearbox oil grade 75W-90W SAE
    Manual gearbox oil 2,4 litres
    Automatic transmission fluid Type Dexron II
    Automatic transmission fluid 2,2 litres
    Differential front/Auto 1,4 (AT) litres
    Differential oil grade - rear Dexron II

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