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Sedan 1.5 5E-FE FWD (EL43)
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Sedan 1.5 5E-FE FWD (EL43)

L40 · 1990–1994FWD

The fourth-generation Corsa 1.5 sedan was sold in Japan from 1990 to 1994. It uses the 1.5-litre 5E-FE four-cylinder petrol engine with front-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox, in the EL43 body. The Corsa was the sedan of the generation, and the Corolla II the hatchback. This front-wheel-drive automatic differs from the manual four-wheel-drive EL45 that uses the same engine.

1990-1994Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Displacement1.5 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
Transmission4-speed Automatic
DrivetrainFWD
Dimensions & body
Width1660 mm
Height1370 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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