Toyota · 1994–1998

Toyota Curren

The Toyota Curren (Japanese: トヨタ・カレン, Toyota Karen) is a sport compact coupé built by Toyota from 1994 to 1998. It is based on the T200 series Celica chassis. It shared the same interior and rear end design as the Celica coupé. Instead of having four round headlamps like the Celica, it has a rectangular headlamp design providing a more traditional halogen headlamp appearance. Modifying the appearance of the Celica allowed Toyota to sell the Curren at 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".

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Predecessor: Toyota Corona Coupé

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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 3S-FE engine, whereas the ZS trims were powered by the 125–132 kW (168–177 hp; 170–179 PS) 2.0 L 3S-GE engine. The ZS Sport Selection trim had the added benefit of a limited-slip differential and leather steering wheel. The ST207 only came in the XS Touring Selection trim, which was powered by the 3S-FE engine and came equipped with four-wheel steering and Toyota's active suspension package called TACS, which was a technology improvement of the previous TEMS. 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 facelift that included redesigned front bumper, clear front turn signals and redesigned front grille. It also received redesigned taillamps that had a darker tint and clear turn signals, while the 1994 model had the same design with orange turn signals as the ones on the pre-facelift Japanese Celica Convertible ST202C and all the export markets Celica GT Convertible. 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. TRD Sports Version. In late 1995 Toyo

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Specifications

name: Toyota Curren
Manufacturer: Toyota
Production: January 1994 – July 1998 (42,000 units)
Assembly: Japan: Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant)
Class: Sport compact
Body style: 2-door coupé
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related: Toyota Celica (T200), Toyota Celica GT-Four (ST205), Toyota Corona (T190), Toyota Corona EXiV (T200), Toyota Carina (T190), Toyota Carina ED (T200)
Engine: 1.8 L 4S-FE I4 (petrol), 2.0 L 3S-FE I4 (petrol), 2.0 L 3S-GE I4 (petrol)
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase: 2535 mm
Length: 4490 mm
Width: 1750 mm
Height: 1310 mm
Kerb weight: 1110 –
Predecessor: Toyota Corona Coupé (T160)
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