Toyota Paseo - Second Generation

Second Generation

The second generation of the Paseo was introduced to Japan in 1995, and for the 1995 model year in North America. Apart from some modernizing in the engine electronics, the only noticeable change was in the body sheet metal. A convertible model was shown at the October 1995 Tokyo Motor Show and was released for sale in August 1996. This was the last year the Paseo was sold in the United States (1997 model year).

To reduce emissions levels, the second generation Paseo's engine was reduced to the same specifications as the California CARB models, delivering 93 hp (69 kW; 94 PS) and 100 pound-feet (136 N·m), this, another E series engine, the 5E-FE I4 engine. It was sold in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1996 to 1998, but was withdrawn due to slow sales.

The UK had three models in the Paseo range: the base ST, the Si adding 14-inch alloy wheels, a Sony CD player, color-keyed boot spoiler with third brake light and anti-lock brakes, and the Galliano, featuring a color-keyed chin spoiler, mud guards, and yellow paintwork with aquamarine decals on the bodysides, as well as wider 15-inch alloy wheels with low-profile 195/50 tyres.

The Paseo convertible was not sold in Britain. All UK models came with the 5E-FE engine producing 89 bhp (66 kW; 90 PS). The top speed, marked by Toyota, is 112 miles per hour (180 km/h).

The Japanese market version was named "Toyota Cynos". Three versions were available: Alpha, Beta, and Juno. All came with color-coded wing mirrors and a rear windscreen wiper. The models differed in their dashboards, interior upholstery, steering wheels, and engines. The Juno came with a 1.3 4E-FE engine with a four-speed automatic gearbox. The Alpha had the 1.5 5E-FE engine with a five-speed manual gearbox and the Beta came with a 5E-FHE engine (commonly known in the Toyota Sera), also with a five-speed manual gearbox.

Toyota discontinued the Paseo in 1999.