1981 Toyota Tercel Deluxe 2dr Hatchback
All photo credits
- Photo: Toyota Corolla Tercel hatchback SR5 front by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Toyota Tercel 1300 De Luxe Automatic by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Toyota Tercel 1300 De Luxe Automatic (48495118372) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Tercel 4d nortchback by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Toyota Tercel interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Toyota Tercel Deluxe 2dr Hatchback is a 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $5,398 MSRP.
The Tercel measures 161.0 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,909 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $5,398 ($19,300 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3A, 1.5L SOHC I4, carbureted, catalytic converter |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual (assumed base config; 5-speed manual and 3-speed automatic also available lineup-wide per Wikipedia, not confirmed per trim) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 161 in |
| Width | 61 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 1,909 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 50 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Toyota Tercel Deluxe 2dr Hatchback with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Toyota TERCEL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 10, 1986 · SUSPENSION:REAR
THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS, WHICH SUPPORT THE REAR WHEELS, ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE A LARGE AMOUNT OF ROAD SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT MAY CAUSE CORROSION FAILURE OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AFFECTING VEHICLE OPERATION; THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: RUST PROOF OR REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. (OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN IN MAY 1986).
NHTSA campaign 86V038000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 TOYOTA TERCEL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.