ToyotaΓÇÖs entry level car comes with minor changes for 1997. Available as CE Coupe and CE Sedan, this economical runabout is one of the few subcompacts that is available with ABS. With many other qualities found in larger cars, the Tercel often turns out to be a purchase of choice rather than of necessity.
The TercelΓÇÖs styling (with its short rear end looking a lot like the BMW 3-Series) separates it from the run-of-the-mill econoboxes. It has decent headroom, dual airbags, a full center console, and ample power from a twin-cam 16-valve engine. The engine uses direct ignition and an on-board diagnostic system is used to locate trouble spots in engine malfunction.
