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1993 Toyota Paseo Coupe MT

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1993 Toyota Paseo – front
Photo: 1992 Toyota Paseo in Super Red, Front Right, 07-03-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (L40, 1992–1995); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1992 Toyota Paseo in Super Red, Front Right, 07-03-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1992 Toyota Paseo (EL44) coupe (front) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1992 Toyota Paseo 1.5 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1992 Toyota Paseo in Super Red, Rear Right, 07-03-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1992 Toyota Paseo (EL44) coupe (rear) by Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1993 Toyota Paseo Coupe MT is a 100-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,823 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

It makes 100 horsepower and 91 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

The Paseo measures 163.2 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,070 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,823 ($26,592 *)
Engine
Engine TypeGas Inline 4-Cylinder
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower100 hp
Torque91 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity11.9 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length163.2 in
Width64.8 in
Height51 in
Wheelbase93.7 in
Cargo Volume7.7 ft³
Curb Weight2,070 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Toyota PASEO.

11 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Toyota PASEO

Owner Complaints

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Toyota PASEO (4 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags6
Tires3
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Wheels1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 9, 2008 · Tires
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA PASEO. THE VEHICLE HAS DOUGLAS TIRES, SIZE 185/60/ R14. IN A ONE YEAR SPAN, BOTH FRONT TIRES AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SPONTANEOUSLY BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 65…”
Jun 16, 2005 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“1993 TOYOTA PASEO ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED.*MR THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY ASSUMED NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFECTIVE ENGINE AND BLAMED THE CONSUMER FOR…”
Oct 3, 2000 · Wheels
“TAKING TURN AT 15MPH RIGHT REAR WHEEL, HUB, BRAKE COMPONENTS FELL OFF AXLE.”
Feb 10, 1999 · Air Bags 1 injury
“WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN FAST LANE ON I-10, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED INTO MY FACE. WAS ABLE TO BRING CAR UNDER CONTROL AND INTO LEFT MEDIAN UNTIL HIGHWAY PATROL CUT OUT BAG AND GUIDED ME OFF…”
Dec 30, 1998 · Tires
“WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE TIRE SEPARATE FROM THE TUBE. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1993 TOYOTA PASEO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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