1996 Toyota Tercel Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The 1996 Toyota Tercel didn’t see too many changes. The standard coupe got the option of cloth seats, whereas before it only came with...
The 1996 Toyota Tercel didn’t see too many changes. The standard coupe got the option of cloth seats, whereas before it only came with vinyl. Other than that, the 1996 Tercel stayed largely the same.
The 1996 Toyota Tercel came in three trim levels. The coupe was offered as a base or DX model, and the sedan was available only as a DX. All shared the same 1.5-liter, 93 horsepower four cylinder engine. Not surprisingly, the 1995 Toyota Tercel got excellent gas mileage, at about 30 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway.
Owners love their 1996 Toyota Tercels for their reliability and excellent gas mileage. Drivers admit that the car doesn’t have many frills, but most Tercel owners are just looking for something that gets them safely from point A to point B. Some drivers complain of the 1996 Tercel’s uncomfortable seats and small trunk.
What owners say
"Owners of the 1996 Toyota Tercel appreciate its excellent fuel efficiency and reliability, often highlighting how affordable it is to operate. Many describe it as a dependable vehicle for commuting, though some mention it lacks power and can be noisy. Overall, it’s well-regarded for its economics and low maintenance costs."
We bought this car as a commuter vehicle, and have been very impressed. I'm shocked that it doesn't hold its value better, because it runs and drives just as well now as it did in 1996. It's still very reliable and gets about 39 mpg. Its only disadvantage is it's kinda loud.
March 18, 2008very good fuel efficiency. 39mpg with half highway and half local as I am a very good driver for this manual car. very good quality, no major problem very reliable. moderate design but it lacks horsepower :-(
June 28, 2008this car did everything i hoped it would do.low cost to operate ,looked and drove great. i looked at many other cars before i bought this one. i was in the car biz for over 26 years and know how to spot a good one.
June 9, 2012What owners say
We bought this car as a commuter vehicle, and have been very impressed. I'm shocked that it doesn't hold its value better, because it runs and drives just as well now as it did in 1996. It's still very reliable and gets about 39 mpg. Its only disadvantage is it's kinda loud.
March 18, 2008very good fuel efficiency. 39mpg with half highway and half local as I am a very good driver for this manual car. very good quality, no major problem very reliable. moderate design but it lacks horsepower :-(
June 28, 2008this car did everything i hoped it would do.low cost to operate ,looked and drove great. i looked at many other cars before i bought this one. i was in the car biz for over 26 years and know how to spot a good one.
June 9, 2012The car is all about economics. This car is not made for performance, its pretty slow actually, but the cost of maintenance is next to zero. This doesn't have good handling or braking, but its ok. The materials made for this car are top notch, and the gas mileage its one of the bests around.
July 1, 2010Doesnt pull but what the heck its a tercel.... Its mint condition alll i did its a regular tune up I love the interrior but the outside its wtvr... I got it for cheap n lowmilage , really good on gas tho... reg maintenance is required of course... its a good reliable point a to point b car!!!
November 1, 2008car get great mileage 33 mixed and is easy to work on.
May 14, 2008
