Toyota Sprinter Marino
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The Toyota Sprinter Marino is a four-door hardtop
version of the Toyota Sprinter Trueno produced between 1992 - 1998 for sale in the Japanese Domestic Market. The Toyota Corolla Ceres is a slightly restyled version of the Sprinter Marino, as was common practice by Japanese automakers in the 1980s and 1990s. The Sprinter Marino/Corolla Ceres is a common sight in New Zealand and other countries where 'grey imports' are often found. The Corolla Ceres is named after Ceres in Roman mythology, and the Marino is named for Marino, Italy
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In Japan, the Sprinter Marino and the Corolla Ceres could be ordered by mail order catalog. Both vehicles were built for Toyota under contract by Kanto Auto Works
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Due to cost cutting efforts, both vehicles were cancelled and ceased production in Japan on June 6, 1998.
The hardtop approach was used on various segments of core Toyota sedans by offering a more upscale hardtop version. These cars were offered for consumers who wanted the luxurious approach offered by the Toyota Crown
hardtop and sedan, as well as the Mark II
(4-door sedan), Cresta
(4-door hardtop) and Chaser
(4-door hardtop and performance enhancements), and the next segment down on the Corona
and Carina
, called the Toyota Corona EXiV
and the Toyota Carina ED
which were all offered at reduced prices and reduced tax liability based on the vehicles size and engine displacement. The various versions were sold at different Toyota dealerships dedicated to particular models.
The Nissan competitor was the Nissan Pulsar
.
Marino GT and Marino GT Extra PKG as of 1997 used 6SP MAN, 4SPD AUTO ECTS option available on A/T
Hardtop
A hardtop is a term for a rigid, rather than canvas, automobile roof. It has been used in several contexts: detachable hardtops, retractable hardtop roofs, and the so-called pillarless hardtop body style....
version of the Toyota Sprinter Trueno produced between 1992 - 1998 for sale in the Japanese Domestic Market. The Toyota Corolla Ceres is a slightly restyled version of the Sprinter Marino, as was common practice by Japanese automakers in the 1980s and 1990s. The Sprinter Marino/Corolla Ceres is a common sight in New Zealand and other countries where 'grey imports' are often found. The Corolla Ceres is named after Ceres in Roman mythology, and the Marino is named for Marino, Italy
Marino, Italy
Marino is an Italian city and comune in Lazio , on the Alban Hills, Italy, 21 km south east of Rome, with population of 37,684 and a territory of 26.10 km2...
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In Japan, the Sprinter Marino and the Corolla Ceres could be ordered by mail order catalog. Both vehicles were built for Toyota under contract by Kanto Auto Works
Kanto Auto Works
; is a Japanese automobile body manufacturer. It is a member of the Toyota Group.-External links:* *...
.
Due to cost cutting efforts, both vehicles were cancelled and ceased production in Japan on June 6, 1998.
The hardtop approach was used on various segments of core Toyota sedans by offering a more upscale hardtop version. These cars were offered for consumers who wanted the luxurious approach offered by the Toyota Crown
Toyota Crown
The Toyota Crown is a line of full-size luxury sedans by Toyota. The range was primarily available in Japan and some other Asian countries, originally designed to serve as a taxi...
hardtop and sedan, as well as the Mark II
Toyota Mark II
The Corona Mark II, first offered for sale in Japan September 1968 at Toyopet Store dealerships, was intended as an intermediate model between the large luxury sedan the Crown, sold at Toyota Store dealerships, and the smaller Corona, also available at Toyopet Store...
(4-door sedan), Cresta
Toyota Cresta
The Toyota Cresta was a rear wheel drive 4-door hardtop sedan built by Toyota and launched in 1980 that shared a chassis with the Mark II/Cressida, sold at Toyopet Store dealerships. The goal of the Cresta was a higher level of luxury in comparison to the Mark II, and the Chaser was the performance...
(4-door hardtop) and Chaser
Toyota Chaser
The Toyota Chaser is a mid-size car produced by the Toyota Motor Company, Japan. Most were 4-door sedans, with the 2-door coupe discontinued after the first generation...
(4-door hardtop and performance enhancements), and the next segment down on the Corona
Toyota Corona
The Toyota Corona is an automobile manufactured by the Japanese automaker Toyota between 1957 and 2002. Traditionally, the competitor from Nissan was the Nissan Bluebird. The word Corona is Latin for "crown"...
and Carina
Toyota Carina
Released in Japan August 1977, the next-generation Carina was available in Germany in December 1977 and in other European countries during 1978. In most markets it was fitted with the same 1,588 cc 2T engine as its predecessor. In the Carina, an output of was claimed...
, called the Toyota Corona EXiV
Toyota Corona EXiV
The Corona EXiV was an automobile by Toyota Motor Company. Released in 1989, it was the sporty Toyota Corona and a sister car to Toyota Carina ED. EXiV stood for EXtra impressiVe....
and the Toyota Carina ED
Toyota Carina ED
The Toyota Carina ED was a Japanese compact car created in 1985 as a companion to the 1984 Carina sedan. It was positioned as the 4-door Celica, with a similar focus on luxury found on the Corona EXiV. Its design sought to emulate the hardtop styling of large American sedans, resulting in a small,...
which were all offered at reduced prices and reduced tax liability based on the vehicles size and engine displacement. The various versions were sold at different Toyota dealerships dedicated to particular models.
The Nissan competitor was the Nissan Pulsar
Nissan Pulsar
The Nissan Pulsar is an automobile that was produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1978, when it debuted as a subcompact car, to 2007, when it was replaced in all markets by the Nissan Tiida. It was originally conceived as a replacement for Nissan's first front-wheel drive platform, the...
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Engine
The Toyota Sprinter Marino was available with four options, the more common 1587 cc Twin Cam 16 Valve DOHC 4AFE engine, 1487 cc Twin Cam 16 Valve DOHC 5AFE, the rare 1587 cc Twin Cam 20 Valve DOHC Silver Top 4AGE and the even rarer 1587cc Twin Cam 20 Valve Black Top 4AGE. The Silver Top 4AGE engine produces 165 hp (at 7500 rpm) and the 2nd most powerful of the high performance 4AGE Toyota motors ever made, only beaten by the Black Top 4AGE which is around 15 hp more powerful (available in the Sprinter Marino 1997 to 1998 with 6 speed manual or 4 speed auto).Body
The Sprinter Marino is a 4-door hard top with 4 main seats however has a 5th seat in the back that can be used for small children. The Sprinter Marino GT comes with a mandatory feature of a rear spoiler.Safety
A driver's airbag was available after 1995. Automatic door locking was a mandatory feature on the vehicle beginning in its first year of production (1991) - as per Japanese vehicular law (1991) whereby all vehicles for the JDM must lock all doors at 18 kilometre per hour.Trim
- Marino F - 5AFE - 5SPD MAN, 4SPD AUTO
- Marino F Extra PKG - 5AFE - 5SPD MAN, 4SPD AUTO
- Marino X - 5AFE - 5SPD MAN, 4SPD AUTO 4SPD AUTO ECTS option available on A/T
- Marino X Extra PKG - 4AFE - 5SPD MAN, 4SPD AUTO ECTS option available on A/T
- Marino GT - 20V 4AGE - 5SPD MAN, 4SPD AUTO ECTS option available on A/T
- Marino GT Extra PKG - 20V 4AGE - 5SPD MAN, 4SPD AUTO ECTS option available on A/T
Marino GT and Marino GT Extra PKG as of 1997 used 6SP MAN, 4SPD AUTO ECTS option available on A/T
Transmission
Specially developed 5-speed manual gearbox as well as an Automatic version and optional L.S.D (limited slip differential).Gear ratio
- 1st gear: 60 kilometre per hour
- 2nd gear: 120 kilometre per hour
- 3rd gear: 170 kilometre per hour
- 4th gear: 210 kilometre per hour
- 5th gear: 240 kilometre per hour