Toyota Paseo 1995–1999 car dimensions: 4155 mm long, 1660 mm wide and 1296 mm high. Unladen weight is 919 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
Dual front airbags are standard. Rotary heater controls come standard. Air conditioning is optional. Cruise control is optional. Power windows and door locks are available as a package. No parking sensors, touchscreen, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, lane keep assist or reversing camera.
Luggage capacity is 277 litres with seats up. The one-piece rear seat folds flat to expand space for longer items like skis.
Towing capacity is listed at 1000 kg braked and 450 kg unbraked in some markets, though not recommended in others. Payload is 390 kg. An all-weather package adds heavy-duty battery, starter and alternator for colder climates.
The cabin is compact with a revised dashboard and gray-on-white gauges for better appeal and ergonomics. Front high-back sport bucket seats are recontoured for improved support and comfort with slide, recline and driver height adjustment. Rear space is tight for adults and best for children or cargo, with a one-piece folding seatback. Tinted glass is standard and a removable glass sunroof is optional. Cup holders are provided front and rear.
Fuel tank capacity 45 L (11.9 US gal).
EPA fuel economy around 26-30 city / 32-37 hwy mpg depending on transmission.
Dual front airbags standard.
Side-impact door beams standard. meets 1997 side-impact standards.
ABS optional.
NHTSA frontal crash test 4 stars driver and passenger.
The 1.5-liter engine delivers solid fuel economy for a small coupe, with tank capacity of 45 liters. Manual transmission versions achieve higher ratings than automatics. Regular unleaded fuel is specified.
Servicing follows standard Toyota schedules with oil changes recommended in the 3,000-7,500 mile range depending on oil type and conditions. Timing belt replacement is advised at 100,000 km. Fluid capacities include roughly 2.8-3.4 liters engine oil.
Safety kit centers on standard dual airbags and side-door beams. Three-point seatbelts with ELR/ALR are fitted front and rear. ABS is available as an option. Frontal NHTSA ratings are 4 stars for both occupants on tested examples.
The car is light and simple to maintain with common parts shared with the Tercel. Keep up on oil, filters, belts and alignment for longevity. Rear seat folds to expand the 7.5 cu ft trunk for practicality.
Length 4155 mm, Width 1660 mm, Height 1296 mm, Wheelbase 2380 mm (Paseo 1995–1999)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota 1996 Paseo Major Technical Specifications and 1999 Owner's Manual, Toyota 1997 Paseo Product Source.