Toyota Tercel L50
Fifth generation · 1995–1999 · 5 model years · 14 trims
Photo: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE in Coral Rose Pearl, Front Left, 06-16-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1995 Toyota Tercel 2-door sedan, front left, 07-14-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Front and side of a Toyota Tercel in Taichung by WC-QHS, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE in Coral Rose Pearl, Rear Left, 06-16-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE in Coral Rose Pearl, Front Left, 06-16-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Toyota Tercel 2-door sedan, front left, 07-14-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Front and side of a Toyota Tercel in Taichung by WC-QHS, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Toyota Tercel CE in Coral Rose Pearl, Rear Left, 06-16-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | |||||||
| CE 3AT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 3-Speed Automatic | FWD | 25/30 (27) | — |
| CE 5MT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 28/36 (31) | — |
| 1998 | |||||||
| CE 5MT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | FWD | 27/35 (30) | $12,690 |
| CE 3AT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic transmission w/OD | FWD | 25/30 (27) | $13,190 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| CE 2dr 5MT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | FWD | 28/35 (31) | $10,698 |
| Limited Edition 5MT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | FWD | 28/35 (31) | $11,018 |
| CE 2dr 3AT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic transmission w/OD | FWD | 25/31 (27) | $11,198 |
| CE 4dr 5MT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | FWD | 28/35 (31) | $12,168 |
| CE 4dr 4AT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | FWD | 26/34 (29) | $12,878 |
| Limited Edition 3AT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic transmission w/OD | FWD | 25/31 (27) | — |
| 1996 | |||||||
| Base 4MT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 28/35 (31) | $10,348 |
| Base 3AT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 27/32 (29) | $11,048 |
| DX 2dr 5MT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 27/35 (30) | $11,598 |
| DX 4dr 5MT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 27/35 (30) | $11,908 |
| DX 2dr 4AT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic w/OD | FWD | 26/35 (29) | $12,308 |
| DX 4dr 4AT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic w/OD | FWD | 26/35 (29) | $12,618 |
| 1995 | |||||||
| Base 4MT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 4-speed manual | FWD | 28/35 (31) | $10,348 |
| Base 3AT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 27/32 (29) | $11,048 |
| DX 2dr 5MT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 5-speed manual w/OD | FWD | 27/35 (30) | $11,418 |
| DX 4dr 5MT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 5-speed manual w/OD | FWD | 27/35 (30) | $11,728 |
| DX 2dr 4AT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic w/OD | FWD | 26/35 (29) | $12,128 |
| DX 4dr 4AT · Sedan | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 | 93 | 100 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic w/OD | FWD | 26/35 (29) | $12,438 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | Not rated |
| 1998 | 1 | Not rated |
| 1997 | 2 | Not rated |
| 1996 | 2 | Not rated |
| 1995 | 2 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.