1988 Toyota Tercel Base MT
The 1988 Toyota Tercel Base MT is a 78-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,148 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 78 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Tercel measures 157.0 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,971 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,148 ($19,637 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3E I4, transverse-mounted |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 78 hp |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 12-valve |
| Injection Type | Variable-venturi carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual (only transmission offered on this trim) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 157 in |
| Width | 63 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 1,971 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 40 in |
| Legroom Rear | 32 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars