Toyota Curren


The Toyota Curren is a sport compact coupé built by Toyota from 1994 to 1999. It is based on the T200 series Celica chassis. It shared the same interior and rear end design as the Celica coupé. Instead of having four round headlamps like the Celica, it has a rectangular headlamp design providing a more traditional halogen headlamp appearance. Modifying the appearance of the Celica allowed Toyota to sell the Curren at Vista Store locations, as the Celica was exclusive to Corolla Store locations. The Curren directly replaced the T160 series Corona Coupé, which was exclusive to Toyopet Store locations.
The name "Curren" is derived from English word "current".

Model history

1994–1995

In 1994, the Curren was available in two models, the ST206 and ST207. The ST206 model had four different trim levels. The FS, XS, ZS and ZS Sport Selection. The FS and XS trims were both powered by the 2.0 L 3S-FE engine, whereas the ZS trims were powered by the 2.0 L 3S-GE engine. The ZS Sport Selection trim had the added benefit of a limited slip differential and leather steering wheel. The ST207 only came in the XS Touring Selection trim, which was powered by the 3S-FE engine and came equipped with four-wheel steering and Toyota's active suspension package called TACS.
In 1995, the XS and ZS S-Package trims were introduced which included a rear spoiler, rear wiper, alloy wheels and slightly more power output on the ZS trims. The later model, the ST208, was introduced as a base model to the lineup. It had two trim levels, the TS and TS Private Selection which included a rear wiper and a rear spoiler. Both trim levels were powered by the 1.8 L 4S-FE engine.

1996–1998

In 1996, the Curren received a facelift that included redesigned front bumper, clear front turn signals and redesigned front grille. It also received redesigned taillamps that had a darker tint and clear turn signals, while the 1994 model had the same design having orange turn signals with the ST202C and ST204C Celicas for the US market.
In 1997, the four-wheel steering ST207 model was discontinued. The rest of the models remained unchanged until it was discontinued from production in July 1998. In September 1998, sales for Curren ended with the total of 42,000 productions.

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