Toyota Paseo
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| Toyota Paseo / Cynos | |
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| Toyota | |
| Production | 1992-1995 (Gen I); 1996-1999 (Gen. II US) |
| Class | Sport Compact Subcompact |
| Body Style | 2-Door Notchback Coupe 2-Door Fastback Coupe 2-Door Convertible (Gen. II) |
| Length | 163.3" |
| Width | 65.4" |
| Height | 51" |
| Wheelbase | 93.4" |
| Weight | 2025 (MT Gen. I coupe) |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic, RWD 5-Speed Manual, RWD |
| Engine | 1.5 l (1497 cc)I4 DOHC 16V 5E-FE (to 1995) 1.5 l I4 DOHC 16V 5E-FHE (Gen. II) 1.3 l I4 4E-FE (AUS/JAP) 93-110 hp (US) |
| Similar | Toyota EP91 Starlet; Toyota Sera; Toyota Tercel |
| Platform | EL |
Toyota Paseo (Cynos in Japan) is a sporty, subcompact coupe introduced to in 1991 for the 1992 MY. The Paseo is an entry level vehicle with origins in the compact and long-lived Tercel, although many of its features were a departure from the Tercel.
Lightweight and nimble, the Paseo/Cynos received the last generation of E series Toyota E engine family. The straight-4 piston engine series, has a timing belt rather than a chain. The engine(s)are of the non-interference type. Typical of Toyota's durable engines, the the two engines available on the first and second generation Paseo/Cynos have cast iron blocks, and aluminum cylinder heads.
