| Grade | 5-speed Manual Transmission Floor Shift | Overdrived 4-speed Automatic Transmission Floor Shift | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model type & weight |
Model type | E-SA60G-AWMSS | E-SA60G-AWPSS |
| Curb mass(kg) | 1035 | 1055 | |
| Dimensions | Length(mm) | 4470 | 4470 |
| Width(mm) | 1650 | 1650 | |
| Height(mm) | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2500 | 2500 | |
| Engine | Engine code | 1S-U | 1S-U |
| Engine type | In-line 4-cylinder, OHC | In-line 4-cylinder, OHC | |
| Displacement(cm3) | 1832 | 1832 | |
| Max. output kW(PS)/r.p.m. | -/100/5400 | -/100/5400 |
| * | The specifications are those of representative model grades. |
| * | Max. output represents a net rating. In the above table, digits separated by slashes ( / / ) stand for kW, PS, and r.p.m., respectively. |
| * | The model numbers of these vehicles are SA60G(1800). |
The sedan and coupé versions adopted different front designs, with the former adopting four rectangular headlamps and the latter using two non-standardized-shaped headlamps. The Surf wagon shared the coupé's front design and sporty styling.
The engine lineup included 1.6-liter and 2-liter DOHC EFI units, a 1.8-liter OHV engine with a carburetor, a 1.8-liter SOHC EFI, a 1.5-liter SOHC, and a 1.6-liter OHV (available only for the van; it was replaced with a new 1.5-liter engine in May 1983). All models used a MacPherson strut front suspension and a 5-link rigid axle rear suspension, except for the EFI engine models which used an independent semi-trailing arm rear suspension. The ball and nut steering mechanism was replaced with rack and pinion steering to give more direct feedback to the driver. A 1.8-liter diesel engine was made available in February 1982, followed by a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder DOHC twin-cam engine (3T-GTEU) with a maximum output of 160 PS in September. The 1,600 cc 4-cylinder DOHC unit (2T-GEU) was replaced with a new-generation 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve version (4A-GEU) in May 1983. A minor model change took place in May 1984.