Toyota Carina II Overview (1988 - 1992)
1988 - 1992



Tech Specs Summary
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- 106 - 121 mph
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- 9.3 - 11.5 seconds
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- 89 - 119 BHP
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- 36.2 - 44.8 mpg
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- 990 - 1,140 kg
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- 450 L (Hatchback)
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- 535 L (Saloon)
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- 764 L (Estate)
This generation of the Toyota Carina II was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota between 1988 - 1992. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as a hatchback, saloon or estate. There are four power levels available from a 1.6 L Inline 4 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Carina II is the Toyota Carina Limousine 2.0 GLi which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 119 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 106 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 121 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.3 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Toyota Carina Estate 1.6 XLi is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 556 miles and can store 764 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 500 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,300 kg.


1988-1992 Carina II Overview
