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1997 Toyota Paseo Convertible MT

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1997 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 1997 Toyota Paseo Convertible MT is a 93-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 convertible with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,148 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.

It makes 93 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 100 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 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 2,160 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$17,148 ($34,723 *)
Engine
Engine TypeGas Inline 4-Cylinder
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower93 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque100 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City25 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 Volume6.6 ft³
Curb Weight2,160 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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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: 1997 Toyota Paseo 2-DR.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Toyota PASEO.

4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Toyota PASEO

Owner Complaints

4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Toyota PASEO (1 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Tires1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 28, 2000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“THE AIR FUEL SENSOR HAS POSSIBLY FAILED. *SLC”
Feb 1, 1999 · Tires
“TIRE BLEW OUT (BRIGGSTONE P205-65-R15). MJS”
Oct 13, 1998 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“HIT ON DRIVER'S SIDE BY THE TIRES PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BUT DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING HEABACK ANAND FACE INJURIES. *AK”
Sep 1, 1998 · Air Bags 1 injury
“FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).”

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 1997 TOYOTA PASEO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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