1996 Toyota Cynos

The first generation of the Paseo was made from 1991 to 1995. Based on the Tercel, the Paseo featured a 1.5 L E series 5E-FE I4 engine. In most places, the Paseo's engine was rated at 100 hp (74kW@6400 rpm) and 91ft·lbf (124Nm@3200 rpm) of torque. In California and other states with California level emissions standards, it was rated at 93hp (69kW) and 100lbf·ft (136Nm) of torque. It was offered with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic.

The second generation of the Paseo was introduced in 1996. Apart from some modernizing in the engine electronics, the only noticeable change was in the body sheetmetal. In 1997, a convertible model was introduced. However, this was the last year the Paseo was sold in the United States. Toyota stopped selling the Paseo completely in 1999. In order to reduce emissions levels, the second generation Paseo's engine was reduced to the same specifications as the California CARB models, delivering 93 hp (69kW) and 100lbf·ft (136Nm), this, another E series engine, the 5E-FE I4 engine.