| Grade | 1600_Twin Cam 20_G | 1600_16valve_EFI_X | 1500_16valve_EFI_F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model type & weight |
Model type | E-AE101-ATMVF | E-AE101-ATMEK | E-AE100-ATMGK |
| Curb mass(kg) | 1100 | 1060 | 1020 | |
| Dimensions | Length(mm) | 4365 | 4365 | 4365 |
| Width(mm) | 1695 | 1695 | 1695 | |
| Height(mm) | 1310 | 1315 | 1315 | |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2465 | 2465 | 2465 | |
| Engine | Engine code | 4A-GE | 4A-FE | 5A-FE |
| Engine type | Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC | Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC | Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC | |
| Displacement(cm3) | 1587 | 1587 | 1498 | |
| Max. output kW(PS)/r.p.m. | -/160/7400 | -/115/6000 | -/105/6000 |
| * | 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 AE101(1600), AE100(1500). |
As the first 4-door hardtop in its class, the Ceres featured low-roofed, sporty proportions. It was a "pillared" hardtop, with unobtrusive center pillars that were virtually invisible when the sashless door glass was rolled up. The height was 1,315 mm, or 70 mm shorter than the sedan. The available power units included 1.5-liter 105 PS (5A-FE), 1.6-liter 115 PS (4A-FE), and 1.6-liter 160 PS (4A-GE) engines, which were all shared with the Levin and the Trueno. The transmission was either a 5- or 6-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic.
While the Corolla sedan and coupé were fully remodeled in 1995, the Corolla Ceres underwent only minor changes in mechanical components including the engine, transmission, and suspension. As the popularity of 4-door hardtops waned, production of the Ceres was discontinued in June 1998.