1992-1998 Carina E OverviewToyota Carina E Overview (1992 - 1998)
1992 - 1998
Tech Specs Summary
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- 106 - 140 mph
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- 8.4 - 12.3 seconds
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- 82 - 173 BHP
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- 33.2 - 51.4 mpg
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- 1,115 - 1,323 kg
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- 470 - 1,250 L (Hatchback)
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- 545 L (Saloon)
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- 485 - 860 L (Estate)
This generation of the Toyota Carina E was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota between 1992 - 1998. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as a hatchback, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine or 1.6 L Inline 4 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Carina E is the Toyota Carina 2.0 GTI which scores 2.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 173 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 138 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 140 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.4 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Toyota Carina 2.0 TD Liftback is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 621 miles and can store 470-1,250 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,300 kg.