Toyota Curren

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Toyota Curren (T200)
Kerb weight
1,110–1,210 kg (2,447–2,668 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorToyota Corona Coupé (T160)

The Toyota Curren (Japanese: トヨタ・カレン, Toyota Karen) is a

Toyota Vista Store locations, as the Celica was exclusive to Corolla Store locations. The Curren directly replaced the T160 series Corona Coupé
, which was exclusive to Toyopet Store locations.

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

four-wheel steering and Toyota's active suspension package called TACS
.

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

taillamps
that had a darker tint and clear turn signals, while the 1994 model had the same design having orange turn signals with the ST202C and ST204C Celicas for the US market.

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

  • Rear view (pre-facelift)
    Rear view (pre-facelift)
  • Rear view (facelift)
    Rear view (facelift)
  • Interior
    Interior
  • 3S-FE engine in the 1996 Curren XS
    3S-FE engine in the 1996 Curren XS

References

  1. ^ a b c "75 Years of TOYOTA | General Status of Plants in Japan | Tahara Plant". Toyota. 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2021.