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Old Toyota car gains prominence in the automotive market in 2025. Meet the Toyota Paseo 1.5 16v, a Toyota car that gets up to 15 km/l for less than R$30 thousand.
Toyota's lineup in the 90s is best remembered in Brazil for models like the mid-size Corolla and the Hilux pickup truck. However, the Japanese brand also offered models here that clashed with the conservative image that the Asian company had built over the decades. In this article, we will talk about Toyota's old car, the Toyota Paseo 1.5 16V, which has been gaining strength in the used car market in 2025.
A little bit of history of Toyota cars in the vehicle market
The Toyota Paseo, also known as Toyota Cynos in Japan, was a coupé launched in January 1991, based on the Japanese brand's coupés. It shared the platform and components with the Toyota Tercel and Starlet. The first generation of the Toyota Paseo 1.5 16v, with the internal code EL40, was in production until August 1995.
It was equipped with the 5E-FE inline four-cylinder engine, with 1,5 liters of displacement, 16 valves and double overhead camshaft, delivering a power of 101 hp at 6.400 RPM and 123 Nm of torque at 3.200 RPM.
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In 1993, due to regulations imposed in certain states, such as California, the engines of the old Toyota car were modified in those regions to deliver only 94 hp, but had a higher torque of 135 Nm.
Coupled to the Toyota car engine, there was a five-speed manual gearbox, and a four-speed automatic gearbox could be ordered, sending power to the front wheels. The weight of this first generation Toyota Paseo 1.5 16v is between 870 and 950 kilos, depending on the equipment.
Is it still worth buying an old Toyota car?
With an average price of R$30, it is possible to find good units of the Toyota car. In terms of dimensions, the model is 4145 mm long, 1.656 mm wide, 1275 mm high and has a 2376 mm wheelbase.
If you opt for the second generation of Toyota's old car, the design was much more refined and the equipment levels were the base ST and the best Si, with 14-inch wheels, Sony CD radio, rear spoiler and ABS. This second generation saw its weight increase, ranging from 910 to 1000 kg, depending on the equipment.
In terms of performance, the first generation of the Toyota Paseo 1.5 16v delivers acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 11 seconds and reaches a top speed of 180 km/h. Consumption can reach 10 km/l in urban areas and 15 km/l on the highway, with declared autonomy in 450 km and 675 km, respectively.
Main defects
Even though it has great performance and fuel consumption figures, the model still has some drawbacks. According to some owners of the old Toyota car, the main drawbacks of the Toyota Paseo 1.5 16v include the clutch and the uncomfortable suspension.
According to some owners, the car's engine becomes a little weak on some occasions. It is worth mentioning that this is a car that was not sold very well in Brazil. If you do not prepare a preventive maintenance plan and import the parts, you will have to pay a lot to buy from Toyota dealerships in Brazil, in addition to having to wait a long time in some cases.
Affordable car with Toyota warranty! It's awesome!