Vital Statistics: 1997 Toyota Tercel
By Bill Bregman
Introduction
The 1997 Tercel is manufactured in JAPAN for Toyota. It is Toyota's entry into the SEDAN 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $10,698 USD in 1997.
Tercel Dimensions
The 1997 Tercel has standard length of 161.80 inches and a width of 64.80 inches. The Tercel rides 53.20 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.90 inches. Front headroom is 38.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Tercel a radius of 31.50 inches. It uses 175/65R14 tires with a wheelbase of 93.70 inches.
Drivetrain
The Tercel comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 3-Speed Automatic transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2080 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The Tercel's generous 1.5L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 29 - 32 miles/gallon city driving with a 11.90 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Tercel retails for $10,698 USD with a invoice price of $10,080 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. Leading optional equipment includes Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cassette Player, Power Windows.
Exterior color choices include with interior choices of . The Tercel seats 5 people with 41.20 inches front leg room.
Toyota Warranty
The regular warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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