Toyota Tercel 1982–1988 car dimensions: 4175 mm long, 1615 mm wide and 1510 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,005 kg. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
The cabin seats five with a basic layout focused on practicality. Air conditioning and cruise control appear as options on some grades. Better 4WD models include an inclinometer. No advanced driver aids are listed. Living with it means simple manual controls, cloth or sport seats on higher trims, and a straightforward dash suited to everyday and light off-road use.
Boot space starts at 575 litres with seats up and expands to 821 litres when folded. The estate body gives a flat load floor useful for gear or weekend loads.
Braked towing reaches 1400 kg and unbraked 400 kg. Payload sits at 445 kg. The 4WD system with optional extra-low gear suits light work, trailers or rough tracks without heavy-duty extras noted.
The cabin offers a high roof for good headroom and a bright open feel with ample space for five. Front seats recline and adjust for firm support, with eight-way sport seats on higher grades. Rear seats split and fold flat, and the front can fold completely for extra cargo room. A clinometer sits above the dash on better models. Cloth or plaid upholstery covers the seats, with full door trim and armrests. Heater and ventilation are standard. air conditioning and a sunroof come optional on some grades.
1.5-litre petrol engine with carburettor.
Part-time 4WD with on-the-fly shift and extra-low gear on manual.
Front disc and rear drum brakes.
Seat belts standard.
No airbags or ABS listed.
The 1.5-litre four-cylinder runs on petrol and pairs with a five- or six-speed manual, the latter adding an extra-low gear usable only in 4WD. Fuel use sits in the mid-30s mpg range combined on some figures, with a 50-litre tank.
Servicing stays simple with permanently lubricated front-wheel bearings noted for lower maintenance needs. Standard intervals go unlisted in available specs.
Safety kit covers basic seat belts and disc-front drum-rear brakes. No crash-test ratings appear for this generation, and advanced items like airbags stay absent.
The light body and proven mechanicals help long-term ownership. Owners report high mileages when kept up, with the 4WD system suiting light rough use if not left engaged on dry pavement.
Length 4175 mm, Width 1615 mm, Height 1510 mm, Wheelbase 2430 mm (Tercel 1982–1988)
Sources: manufacturer data, carsguide.com.au and encyCARpedia.com.