Toyota Tercel Third generation
The Toyota Tercel Third generation (1987–1990): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States.
Model codes: L30 · Sold in: United States
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,235 mm |
| Width | – | 1,625–1,635 mm |
| Height | – | 1,315 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,380 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 368–906 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,265–2,549 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
62 complaints for model years 1987–1990. 9 crashes · 7 fires · 6 injuries
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 6 versions of the Toyota Tercel Third generation
United States 6 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1990(FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 29–33 MPG (7.1–8.1 L/100 km) EPA | 167–190 g/km |
| 1990(FFS) 1 barrel carb | 1.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 205 g/km |
| 1987–1990(FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 28–30 MPG (7.8–8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 184–197 g/km |
| 1990(FFS) fuel injection | 1.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
| 1987–1989(FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 26–27 MPG (8.7–9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 205–212 g/km |
| 1987–1988(FFS) | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 221 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.