Toyota Carina Overview

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The Toyota Carina was a produced from 1970 to 2000. It was a Japanese large family car and typically marketed as a four-door version of the Celica. Over time, it became a sister car to the Corona but it was sportier, with distinctive bodywork and interior.

First Generation (1970-1977)

The first-generation Carina was introduced in 1970. In Europe, its release took place in 1971. Show room appeal was enhanced by radio, clock, reversing lights and servo-assistance on the brakes.

The A10 Toyota Carina was featured a 1588 cc OHV (2T) engine, with 4-speed gearbox and front-wheel disc brakes. It was restyled in 1972 with a new rear light cluster and filler cap repositioned in rear quarter panel. In 1974, a sealed cooling system, improved brakes, restyled wheels with flared wheel arches was included in it. Its wheelbase was increased slightly with some other changes in 1976.

Second Generation (1977-1981)

Toyota Carina second generation was introduced in 1977 in Japan. It has a 1,588 cc 2T engine with an output of 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp). The option of automatic transmission was added.

In 1980, Toyota Carina?s all models were redesigned with stylish headlights and improved interiors. Its saloon and coupe models were fitted with five-speed gearboxes as standard.

In November 1977, the 3T-U 1,800 cc engine emissions were updated. In 1978, the GT 1600 cc was added, and a three-speed automatic transmission became available. This engine had an improved output from 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) to 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp).September 1978, some changes took place in engines and the emblem “TOYOTA? was replaced by “TOYOTA CARINA”.

In 1979, the front of Toyota Carina had a major change with four headlamp lights rather than the previous setup, with the Van remaining with four round lamps. Its rear suspension became of the semi-trailing type, becoming the A50 series Carina in the process.As of August 1980, the EFI specification 1800 Hard Top (ST-EFI, SR-EFI) was the only engine offered in the sedans/coup�s.

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Third Generation (1981-1984)

The Third Generation Carina followed the fashion of the time with a still more angular and four-square design. It has a front-engine rear wheel drive. The New Carina was now offered with the option of an 1,839 cc 1C diesel engine with a power output of 65 PS (48 kW) at 4,500 rpm.

The first carina of this generation was released in September 1981. This was the last Carina to use rear wheel drive.In 1982, the five-door wagon series and the 1C (1.800 cc OHC diesel) engines were added.

In 1983, Toyota Carina received minor changes including power mirrors, the front grille, and the taillights were redesigned.

Forth Generation (1984-1988)

Toyota Carina fourth Generation (Carina Front engine Front wheel drive 4-door sedan) was introduced in 1984. It was available with upper trim level model which has aerodynamic headlight option. In 1985, the New Toyota Carina Sport model 1600GT, 1600GT-R, 2000GT-R were added to the lineup. Sport model wheel were upgraded from four lug nut to a five-hole lug nut.

In 1986, Toyota Carina was redesigned with the grille and taillights.

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Fifth Generation (1988-1992)

The fifth generation of Toyota Carina was released in 1988. It was restyled and 4S-Fi is an 1800 cc engine type, 1600 cc of the FF-4A-GE and the specification for higher-power higher-cam-4A-FHE car, 1500 cc of the 5A-F type, 2000 cc diesel-2C. The 3E-1500cc Van, 2000 cc diesel-2C engines were used.

In 1990, the Carina had only minor changes. The Toyota emblem in the back is changed to a bright tail lamp lenses bulging from three places and was changed from the previous split design. The horsepower was also increased from 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) to 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp).

Sixth Generation (1992-1996)

In 1993 Carina ED was redesigned similar to the larger Toyota Mark II series JZX90, after which the product names were discontinued in 1998.

Seventh Generation (1996-2001)

In 1996, a GT version was made with 5-valves and 5-speed C56 manual transmission. In 1998, Toyota Carina was equipped with 6-speed C160 manual transmission.

1997 model was equipped with air conditioning while 1998 model came with minor changes in the front and rear lights. Its engine displacement was also expanded. The diameter of the brake disc increases because the wheel diameter is increased to 15 inches (380 mm).

In December 2001, with the release of Toyota Allion the end with the sale Corona Premio, the production ended after 31-years.

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