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1996 Toyota Paseo Coupe MT

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1996 Toyota Paseo – front
Photo: 1997 Toyota Paseo front 7.22.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (L50, 1996–1999); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1997 Toyota Paseo front 7.22.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1998 Toyota Paseo 1.5i by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1996 Toyota Paseo 1.5i (52988435635) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1996 Toyota Paseo (4604108374) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Toyota Paseo rear 20080220 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1996 Toyota Paseo Coupe MT is a 93-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,458 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.

It makes 93 horsepower and 100 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).

The Paseo measures 163.6 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,025 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,458 ($27,877 *)
Engine
Engine TypeGas Inline 4-Cylinder
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower93 hp
Torque100 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City26 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined28 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity11.9 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length163.6 in
Width65.4 in
Height51 in
Wheelbase93.7 in
Cargo Volume7.5 ft³
Curb Weight2,025 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 1996 Toyota PASEO.

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota PASEO

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota PASEO (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 10, 1999 · Air Bags Crash 2 injuries
“CONSUMER WAS IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT AT 40 MPH AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, BOTH DRVER AND PASSENGER WHERE INJURED IN THIS ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK”
Jul 22, 1996 · Engine And Engine Cooling Fire
“WHILE DRIVING NOTICED BURNING SMELL, PULLED TO SIDE, POPPED HOOD FOUND ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN FLAMES, FIRE DEPT. DETERMINED FAILURE OF FAN MOTOR. *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 1996 TOYOTA PASEO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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