The Toyota Paseo (known as the Toyota Cynos (Japanese: トヨタ・サイノス, Toyota Sainosu) in Japan and other regions) is a sports-styled subcompact car sold from 1991 until 1999 by Toyota and was directly based on the Tercel. It was available as a coupé and in later models as a convertible. Toyota stopped selling the car in the United States in 1997, however the car continued to be sold in Canada, Europe and Japan until 1999. The Paseo, like the Tercel, shares a platform with the Starlet. Several parts are interchangeable between the three.
The name "Paseo" is Spanish for "a walk" or "a stroll", while the name "Cynos" is a coined word taken from "cynosure", meaning "the target of attention". In Japan it was exclusive to Toyopet Store locations.
The first-generation Paseo was made from 1991 until 1995. Based on the L40 series Tercel, it is powered by a 1.5-liter 5E-FEinline-four engine. In most markets, the Paseo's engine was rated at 74.5 kW (100 hp; 101 PS) at 6,400 rpm and 123 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3,200 rpm. In 1993, in California and other states with California level emissions standards, it was rated at 69 kW (93 hp; 94 PS) and 136 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) of torque. It was offered with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission.
In Japan, the Cynos was available in α (Alpha) and β (Beta) trim levels. The α trim is powered by a 5E-FE engine producing 77 kW (105 PS; 104 hp), while the β trim is powered by a 5E-FHE engine producing 85 kW (115 PS; 113 hp). In β trim, four-wheel disc brakes and TEMS electronically controlled suspension can be selected as options.
The second-generation Paseo was introduced in Japan in 1995, and for the 1996 model year in North America. Apart from some modernizing in the engine electronics, the only noticeable change was in the body sheet metal. A convertible model was shown at the October 1995 Tokyo Motor Show[3] and was released for sale in August 1996. 1996 was the last year the Paseo was sold in the United States (for the 1997 model year).
To reduce emissions levels, the second-generation Paseo's 5E-FE engine performance was reduced to the same specifications as the California CARB models, delivering 69 kW (93 hp; 94 PS) and 136 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) of torque.
The second-generation Paseo was sold in the United Kingdom from 1996 to 1998, but was withdrawn due to slow sales. The UK market Paseo was offered in three trim levels: the base ST, the Si; adding 14-inch alloy wheels, a Sony CD player, color-coded boot spoiler with third brake light and an anti-lock braking system, and the Galliano, adding a color-coded chin spoiler, mud guards and yellow paintwork with aquamarine decals on the bodysides, as well as wider 15-inch alloy wheels with low-profile 195/50 tires. The convertible model was not offered. All UK models came with the 5E-FE engine producing 66 kW (89 hp; 90 PS). The top speed, as claimed by Toyota, was 180 km/h (112 mph).[citation needed]
The Japanese market version was again named "Cynos". Three trim levels were available: α, α Juno Package and β. All came with color-coded wing mirrors and a rear windscreen wiper. The models differed in their dashboards, interior upholstery, steering wheels and engines. The Juno trim came with a 1.3 L 4E-FE engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The α trim had the 1.5 L 5E-FE engine with a 5-speed manual transmission and the β trim came with a 5E-FHE engine, also with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Both the Paseo and Cynos were discontinued in 1999.
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1997 Toyota Paseo convertible (EL54, US)
Toyota Cynos 1.3 α Juno Package (EL52, Japan)
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Not to be confused with Toyota Passo This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Toyota Paseo news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2013 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Toyota Paseo known as the Toyota Cynos Japanese トヨタ サイノス Toyota Sainosu in Japan and other regions is a sports styled subcompact car sold from 1991 until 1999 by Toyota and was directly based on the Tercel It was available as a coupe and in later models as a convertible Toyota stopped selling the car in the United States in 1997 however the car continued to be sold in Canada Europe and Japan until 1999 The Paseo like the Tercel shares a platform with the Starlet Several parts are interchangeable between the three Toyota Paseo1992 1995 Toyota Paseo EL44 US OverviewManufacturerToyotaAlso calledToyota CynosProductionJanuary 1991 1 July 1999 1 Model years1992 1997 US AssemblyJapan Toyota City Aichi Takaoka plant 2 Body and chassisClassSubcompact carLayoutFront engine front wheel driveChronologyPredecessorToyota Tercel 2 door L30 SuccessorToyota Echo coupe XP10 The name Paseo is Spanish for a walk or a stroll while the name Cynos is a coined word taken from cynosure meaning the target of attention In Japan it was exclusive to Toyopet Store locations Contents 1 First generation L40 1991 2 Second generation L50 1995 3 ReferencesFirst generation L40 1991 EditFirst generation L40 1992 1995 Toyota Paseo EL44 US OverviewAlso calledToyota CynosProductionJanuary 1991 1 August 1995Model years1992 1995 US Body and chassisBody style2 door coupeRelatedToyota Tercel L40 Toyota Starlet P80 Toyota Sera EXY10 PowertrainEngine1 5 L 5E FE I4 gasoline 1 5 L 5E FHE I4 gasoline Japan only Power output69 77 kW 94 105 PS 93 103 hp 5E FE 85 kW 115 PS 113 hp 5E FHE Transmission5 speed manual4 speed automaticDimensionsWheelbase2 380 mm 93 7 in Length4 145 mm 163 2 in Width1 645 mm 64 8 in Height1 295 mm 51 0 in Curb weight870 950 kg 1 918 2 094 lb The first generation Paseo was made from 1991 until 1995 Based on the L40 series Tercel it is powered by a 1 5 liter 5E FE inline four engine In most markets the Paseo s engine was rated at 74 5 kW 100 hp 101 PS at 6 400 rpm and 123 N m 91 lb ft of torque at 3 200 rpm In 1993 in California and other states with California level emissions standards it was rated at 69 kW 93 hp 94 PS and 136 N m 100 lb ft of torque It was offered with either a 5 speed manual or a 4 speed automatic transmission In Japan the Cynos was available in a Alpha and b Beta trim levels The a trim is powered by a 5E FE engine producing 77 kW 105 PS 104 hp while the b trim is powered by a 5E FHE engine producing 85 kW 115 PS 113 hp In b trim four wheel disc brakes and TEMS electronically controlled suspension can be selected as options 1992 Toyota Paseo EL44 Australia 1992 Toyota Cynos EL44 New Zealand Second generation L50 1995 EditSecond generation L50 Toyota Paseo EL54 OverviewAlso calledToyota CynosProductionSeptember 1995 July 1999 1 Model years1996 1997 US Body and chassisBody style2 door coupe2 door convertibleRelatedToyota Tercel L50 Toyota Starlet P90 PowertrainEngine1 3 L 4E FE I4 gasoline Japan only 1 5 L 5E FE I4 gasoline 1 5 L 5E FHE I4 gasoline Japan only Power output62 5 65 kW 84 87 hp 85 88 PS 4E FE 66 69 kW 89 93 hp 90 94 PS 5E FE 81 kW 109 hp 110 PS 5E FHE Transmission5 speed manual3 speed automatic4 speed automaticDimensionsWheelbase2 380 mm 93 7 in Length4 155 mm 163 6 in Width1 660 mm 65 4 in Height1 295 mm 51 0 in Curb weight910 1 000 kg 2 006 2 205 lb The second generation Paseo was introduced in Japan in 1995 and for the 1996 model year in North America Apart from some modernizing in the engine electronics the only noticeable change was in the body sheet metal A convertible model was shown at the October 1995 Tokyo Motor Show 3 and was released for sale in August 1996 1996 was the last year the Paseo was sold in the United States for the 1997 model year To reduce emissions levels the second generation Paseo s 5E FE engine performance was reduced to the same specifications as the California CARB models delivering 69 kW 93 hp 94 PS and 136 N m 100 lb ft of torque The second generation Paseo was sold in the United Kingdom from 1996 to 1998 but was withdrawn due to slow sales The UK market Paseo was offered in three trim levels the base ST the Si adding 14 inch alloy wheels a Sony CD player color coded boot spoiler with third brake light and an anti lock braking system and the Galliano adding a color coded chin spoiler mud guards and yellow paintwork with aquamarine decals on the bodysides as well as wider 15 inch alloy wheels with low profile 195 50 tires The convertible model was not offered All UK models came with the 5E FE engine producing 66 kW 89 hp 90 PS The top speed as claimed by Toyota was 180 km h 112 mph citation needed The Japanese market version was again named Cynos Three trim levels were available a a Juno Package and b All came with color coded wing mirrors and a rear windscreen wiper The models differed in their dashboards interior upholstery steering wheels and engines The Juno trim came with a 1 3 L 4E FE engine with a 4 speed automatic transmission The a trim had the 1 5 L 5E FE engine with a 5 speed manual transmission and the b trim came with a 5E FHE engine also with a 5 speed manual transmission Both the Paseo and Cynos were discontinued in 1999 Rear view 1997 Toyota Paseo convertible EL54 US Toyota Cynos 1 3 a Juno Package EL52 Japan References Edit a b c d Toyota Family Tree toyota global com Retrieved 25 August 2014 General Status of Plants in Japan Takaoka Plant 75 Years of TOYOTA Toyota 2012 Retrieved 30 July 2020 Tokyo Motor Show Toyota press information PDF Toyota October 1995 Retrieved 17 April 2011 Wikimedia Commons has media related to Toyota Paseo Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Toyota 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