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1993 Toyota Tercel Base 2dr

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1993 Toyota Tercel – front
Photo: 1994 Toyota Tercel hatchback purple front by Throwawayacc222, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the fourth generation (L40, 1991–1994); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1994 Toyota Tercel hatchback purple front by Throwawayacc222, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 93-94 Toyota Tercel coupe by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1991 Toyota Tercel Sedan by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Toyota Tercel VZ hatchback in Purple Mica Metallic, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1993 Toyota Tercel Base 2dr is an 82-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,323 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.

It makes 82 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 89 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).

The Tercel measures 161.8 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,950 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$8,323 ($18,720 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.5L I4 (3E-E)
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower82 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque89 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC 12-valve
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City27 MPG
Highway33 MPG
Combined29 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity11.9 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionTrailing torsion beam
Turning Diameter32.2 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Dimensions & Weight
Length161.8 in
Width64.8 in
Height53.2 in
Wheelbase93.7 in
Cargo Volume10.7 ft³
Curb Weight1,950 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.7 in
Headroom Rear36.7 in
Legroom Front41.2 in
Legroom Rear31.9 in
Shoulder Room Front53 in
Shoulder Room Rear52.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1993 Toyota Tercel Base 2dr with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1993 Toyota Tercel 4-DR.

Recalls

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

46 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Toyota TERCEL

Owner Complaints

46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Toyota TERCEL (20 mention a crash, 15 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags24
Seat Belts5
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Hydraulic3
Service Brakes3
Tires3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 11, 2005 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“AIR BAG, DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY DURING REAR-END CAR ACCIDENT. *NM”
Jan 7, 2003 · Fuel System, Other
“CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED SMELL STRONG CHEMICAL FUMES INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT(PLASTIC MATERIAL) DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT…”
Dec 6, 2002 · Tires
“CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL SIX TIRES SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING. THE TIRE TURNED INTO AN EGG AND WERE NOT DRIVABLE. TIRE INFO: YOKOHAMA-185R-14D/DOT #NOT AVAILABLE. THERE WAS PLENTY OF TREAD REMAINING AT…”
Mar 22, 2002 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE EXHIBITS WHITE SMOKE, CONSUMER HAD TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS INSPECT VEHICLE AND BOTH STATED THAT THE RINGS ARE SHOT AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS…”
Jan 9, 2001 · Air Bags
“DEALER FIRST SAID NOTHING WRONG. RESET . THEN CAME ON AGAIN. SAID MAY BE BAD SENSOR. I NOTICED 50 AIRBAG COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE. THIS AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH AND DEALER/TOYOTA WILL NOT…”

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 TERCEL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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