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 1999. 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 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.

Toyota Curren (T200)
1996 Toyota Curren (ST206, facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
ProductionJanuary 1994 – July 1998 (42,000 units)[1]
AssemblyJapan: Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSport compact
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedToyota Celica (T200)
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 92 kW (123 hp; 125 PS) (4S-FE)
  • 103 kW (138 hp; 140 PS) (3S-FE)
  • 125–132 kW (168–177 hp; 170–179 PS) (3S-GE)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,535 mm (99.8 in)
Length4,490 mm (176.8 in)
Width1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Height1,310 mm (51.6 in)
Kerb weight1,110–1,210 kg (2,447–2,668 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorToyota Corona Coupé (T160)

The name "Curren" is derived from English word "current".

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.

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 having orange turn signals with the ST202C and ST204C Celicas for the US market.

In 1997, the four-wheel steering ST207 model was discontinued. The rest of the models remained unchanged until it was discontinued from production in July 1998. In September 1998, sales for Curren ended with the total of 42,000 productions.[1]

  • Rear view (pre-facelift)
  • Rear view (facelift)
  • Interior
  • 3S-FE engine in the 1996 Curren XS

References
  1. http://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/data/automotive_business/production/production/japan/general_status/tahara.html
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