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Sedan 1.5 5E-FE 4WD (EL45)
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Sedan 1.5 5E-FE 4WD (EL45)

L40 · 1990–19944WD

The fourth-generation Corsa 4WD sedan was sold in Japan from 1990 to 1994. The EL45 combines the 1.5-litre 5E-FE four-cylinder petrol engine with a manual gearbox and four-wheel drive, offered in Japan only. The Corsa was the sedan of the generation, with the Corolla II as the hatchback. It differs from the front-wheel-drive EL43 sedan, which was sold with an automatic.

99 hpPower
1990-1994Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Displacement1.5 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
Transmission5-speed Manual
Drivetrain4WD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power99 hp
Torque126 Nm
Dimensions & body
Width1660 mm
Height1385 mm
Wheelbase2380 mm
Doors4
Seats5

STORY

The Corsa launched in 1978 alongside the first-generation Tercel and was sold in Japan through Toyopet Stores. The Corolla II, from 1982, was the sister badge for Corolla Stores. The Corsa came as sedans and hatchbacks. The second generation was offered only as a five-door hatchback or four-door sedan, the third included a five-door hatchback, and the fourth and fifth generations were shown as four-door sedans. It used front-engine, front-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive was offered in Japan on some models. Engines were shared with the Tercel and the Corolla II. All five generations were built at Toyota's Takaoka plant. Japanese production of the Tercel, Corsa and Corolla II ended in July 1999, after about 4.97 million units had been built. The general Tercel successor in Japan was the Platz. No separate Corsa successor is named.

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