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Toyota Corolla II L10

1978 – 1982 — Japan

The Toyota Tercel was a subcompact car produced by Toyota from 1978 to 1999 over five generations. Positioned between the Corolla and the Starlet, it was manufactured at the Takaoka plant in Toyota City, Japan. The Tercel shared its platform with models like the Cynos (Paseo) and the Starlet. In Japan, the car was marketed as the Toyota Corolla II at Toyota Corolla Stores and known as the Toyota Corsa at Toyopet Store locations. Key points: 1. The Toyota Tercel was a subcompact car produced by Toyota from 1978 to 1999. 2. The Tercel was manufactured at the Takaoka plant in Toyota City, Japan. 3. It shared its platform with the Cynos (Paseo) and the Starlet. 4. The car was marketed as the Toyota Corolla II and Toyota Corsa in Japan, sold at different dealership locations. 5. The Tercel was the first front-wheel drive vehicle produced by Toyota, featuring a longitudinally mounted engine. The Toyota Tercel was replaced by the Platz in 1999. Interestingly, it was the first front-wheel drive vehicle from Toyota, although it had a unique feature of a longitudinally mounted engine. Additionally, the Tercel's dealership network changed names from Corolla Store to Vista Store with the second generation as the Corolla II became exclusive to the Corolla Store locations.