European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - August 25, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday August 25, 1988 the stars and stripes Page 13 new 4wd Tercel remains versa a fun to drive Wagon when Toyota s German division in Cologne introduced the new four wheel drive Corolla Tercel Wagon this month they did it right because the test drive s final destination was the Auto Cross circuit at sch Nichtern near Fulda. To get there we drove the new full time four wheel drive Corolla Tercel on both autobahn and Back roads. Once of the autobahn the route took us to some difficult terrain the country lanes some times More suitable for off Road  reaching the autocross circuit we could drive on its Gravelled rough and Hilly surface to our heart s Content which we did. It was All great Dusty fun and Toyota s idea of course was to show the Cor Olla Tercel s abilities on some really Tough and Steep terrain. And Toyota proved its Point As Theca s abilities on bad roads were Admira ble. And it was no Slouch on the Auto Bahn either with cruising in the 100 Mph Range no problem and a top Speed of 112 on tap. The Zero to 62 Mph 100 Kph figure is 12 seconds not bad certainly for a four wheel drive station Wagon. The old four wheel drive Tercel Wagon which was introduced in 1982,was a front wheel drive vehicle with on demand four wheel drive and during its six years of production it proved a highly successful vehicle almost a cult car in Many respects. The new five door Corolla Tercel Wagon is obviously a better and far More sophisticated automobile even though it May Lack the personality the old Model had. Regardless the new Corolla Tercel will have no problems in attracting customers because it also has some individuality in its styling. It retains a bit of the old Tercel look especially with its rear windows Andrear door design but it is much More aerodynamic and modern in appearance. The new Model is officially called the Corolla Tercel Ali 1.6 4wd, and Toyota says this is not simply word play or marketing ploy but a special program which combines Corolla technique wit the traditional Tercel four wheel drive  the new car is powered by a fuel injected twin Cam 1.6-liter engine of four cylinders with Toyota s by now familiar four valve per Cylinder design. Horse Power is rated at 105 at 5,600 rpm. The engine is coupled to an extremely smooth 5-Speed transmission with a Cen trial Locking differential that can been aged when the going gets Tough. The Corolla Tercel uses a catalytic converter and Burns Lead free super Gas with fuel consumption about 28 Miles per gallon under All conditions. By its very nature the new Corolla Tercel is a highly versatile car Able to perform almost anywhere except in extreme off Road situations. Because of it versatility it will have wide Appeal not Only for families but to sportsmen handout doormen As Well. This was also the key to the old Tercel s Success. The new car slightly longer wider and higher than the old Model gives an excellent ride and the suspension is Strong it has to be yet pliable even when pounding Over some really difficult sur faces. The suspension is Independent Macpherson at front and solid rear Axle in rear with Gas filled shocks and coils rings front and rear. Brakes Are disc at front Drums at rear while tires Are All weather 185/70son 13-Inch wheels. The Corolla Tercel seats five persons along with room for their Luggage and the Interior environment is pleasant with Good visibility for the Driver and occupants. The rear setbacks also re Cline to create additional Luggage or cargo space. In Germany the new Corolla Tercel our wheel drive Wagon is priced at 27,490 Marks about $14,900that Price including the 14 percent value added styling feature of the Tercel has rear lights flanking the Back window. Is x it " Fly re -.i, 9- o r Corolla Tercel four wheels its Way around the autocross track. Is tax. The car is also available with . Specifications from the various Toyota car world outlets in Germany. Some 1988 models Are still in Stock Toyota says while 1989 models May be  Dollar Price for the 1988 models is about $12,500, the Cost including stereo radio Power assist steering mudguards and Many other items. The 1989 four wheel drive Corolla Tercel with .specifications will be priced slightly higher Toyota says. Randy Barnet Auto columnist aerodynamic Vectera Sedan to succeed Ascona the opel Omega now solidly established in the opel Hierarchy replaced the record Model and its nameplate two years ago and now it s the opel Ascona that is due for replacement. The Ascona s successor is the Vectera and like the Omega the Vectera is a highly aerodynamic automobile. Although smaller the new Vectera is also somewhat similar in appearance to the Omega its rounded body and smooth lines characteristic of opel s modern design philosophy throughout its Range. The Vectera s drag coefficient is Only 0.29, and that is Low indeed for a family Sedan. Regarding the new midsize Rectra or. Horst w. Herke opel s chairman says the Vectera follows the Wadett Omega and senator As an example of further Progress in our strategy to change the image of the opel Marque and to document a new technical course for our cars and to make them More dynamic. In the past the opel image has been successor to the Ascona the opel Vectera in it form. Will be powered by a 2-liter, 16-valve engine of 150 horsepower. The new Vectera series is of a front wheel drive design and the various mod Els will be offered with six engine choices including diesel with horsepower rang ing from 75 to 150. In Standard form the engine is coupled to a five Speed gear Box while a four Speed automatic will be offered As optional equipment. The Vectera will also be featured with four wheel drive with three versions there All in Notchback design. Tops is the Vectera 2000 four wheel drive sports Model with the 150 he 2-liter, 16-valve engine while the other two four wheel drive models Are powered by 1.8 and 2 liter engines of 88 and 115 he respectively. Regarding performance on the Vectera 2000 sport Sedan models the top Speed for the front wheel drive car is rated at 133 Mph Zero to 62 Mph is 9 seconds Fla while the four wheel drive Vectera the new opel Vectera will be offered in 2000 s top Speed is rated at 128 Mph and both four door Notchback and five door the Zero-to-62 Mph Speed at 9.7 seconds. A sports perform the Vectera is an extremely important have changed the name from Ascona to. Hai us a a Vectera. A Survey has shown that the primarily that of solidity Economy and name Vectera is one that appeals to the lift Back designs with reliability and with our present lineup younger generation and also creates an Mance Notchback Sedan to be called the new car for opel a general motors sub we Are going a new Way to stress modern image of modern engineering technology Vectera 2000, similar in treatment to the Sidary and you la be seeing the first of Ity and dynamism As Well. And Progress an automotive image we sports Wadett Psi and Omega 3000 them on european roads by late this a in our new product philosophy we want to  models. The Vectera 2000 sports Sedan turn.