Toyota Curren
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Toyota Curren (T200) | ||
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Kerb weight 1,110–1,210 kg (2,447–2,668 lb) | | |
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Predecessor | Toyota Corona Coupé (T160) |
The Toyota Curren (Japanese: トヨタ・カレン, Toyota Karen) is a
The name "Curren" is derived from English word "current".
Model history
1994–1995
In 1994, the Curren was available in two models, the ST206 and ST207. The ST206 model had four different trim levels. The FS, XS, ZS and ZS Sport Selection. The FS and XS trims were both powered by the 103 kW (138 hp; 140 PS) 2.0 L
In 1995, the XS and ZS S-Package trims were introduced which included a rear spoiler, rear wiper, alloy wheels and slightly more power output on the ZS trims. The later model, the ST208, was introduced as a base model to the lineup. It had two trim levels, the TS and TS Private Selection which included a rear wiper and a rear spoiler. Both trim levels were powered by the 92 kW (123 hp; 125 PS) 1.8 L 4S-FE engine.
1996–1998
In 1996, the Curren received a
In 1997, the four-wheel steering ST207 model was discontinued. The rest of the models remained unchanged until it ended production in July 1998. In September 1998, sales of the Curren ended with a total of 42,000 units.[1]
TRD Sports Version
In late 1995 Toyota introduced the Toyota Curren TRD Sports version. Based on the Toyota Curren ZS Sport Selection, the TRD Sports included various interior and exterior modifications from TRD to include a TRD muffler, TRD rear wing, TRD front bumper, TRD leather shift knob, and a TRD TRDSPORTS steering wheel with TRD horn. Other standard items include a carbon fiber-like interior trim package, a gray gauge cluster with orange backlighting and gray accents surrounding the gauges. The TRD Sports Curren was available with a 5-speed manual with a LSD or a 4-speed automatic transmission. The 5-speed manual transmission received a helical limited slip differential as standard. The Toyota Curren TRD Sports was limited to 300 units for the Japanese market.[citation needed]
Gallery
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Rear view (pre-facelift)
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Rear view (facelift)
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Interior
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3S-FE engine in the 1996 Curren XS
References
- ^ a b c "75 Years of TOYOTA | General Status of Plants in Japan | Tahara Plant". Toyota. 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2021.