The Toyota Tercel, produced by Toyota from 1978 to 1999 over five generations, was a subcompact car available in five body configurations positioned between the Corolla and Starlet models. Manufactured at the Takaoka plant in Toyota City, Japan, it shared its platform with the Cynos (Paseo) and Starlet models. It was marketed as the Toyota Corolla II in Japan and was sold at Toyota Japanese dealerships under the name Toyota Corolla Stores.
In addition to its identity as the Tercel, the car was also known as the Toyota Corsa and sold at Toyopet Store locations. Commencing with the second generation, the Tercel dealership network was changed to Vista Store, as the Corolla II was reserved for Corolla Store locations. Notably, the Tercel was Toyota's first front-wheel-drive vehicle, yet it featured a longitudinally mounted engine, setting it apart from the rest of the Toyota front-wheel-drive lineup.
Key points:
1. The Toyota Tercel was a subcompact car produced by Toyota from 1978 to 1999, spanning five generations.
2. It was manufactured in Japan and shared its platform with the Cynos (Paseo) and the Starlet models.
3. Marketed as the Toyota Corolla II in Japan, it was sold at Toyota Corolla Stores.
4. The Tercel was also known as the Toyota Corsa and sold at Toyop
