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{{Short description|Compact car variant of the Toyota Corolla (1968–2002)}}
{{about||the sport coupé versions|Toyota Sprinter Trueno|the 4-door hardtop sedan version|Toyota Sprinter Marino|the all-wheel drive wagons version|Toyota Sprinter Carib}}
{{Use British English|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Toyota Sprinter
| image = 1993 Toyota Sprinter 01.jpg
| caption = Toyota Sprinter 1.6 GT sedan (AE101)
| manufacturer = [[Toyota]]
| production = April 1968 – July 2002<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/data/automotive_business/production/production/japan/general_status/takaoka.html|title=Information of Takaoka Plant (1966–2011)|publisher=Toyota}}</ref><ref name="Toyota Sprinter E100 wagon">{{cite web |title=Toyota Sprinter E100 wagon |url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60009249B/index.html |website=75 Years of Toyota |publisher=Toyota Motor Corporation |access-date=18 June 2024}}</ref>
| successor = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Toyota Allex]] (for Sprinter)
  | [[Toyota Probox]] (for Sprinter van/business wagon)
  }}
}}

The {{nihongo|'''Toyota Sprinter'''|Japanese: トヨタ・スプリンター|Toyota Supurintā}} is a [[compact car]] manufactured by [[Toyota]] as a variant of the [[Toyota Corolla|Corolla]]. Exclusively sold in the [[Japanese domestic market]], the Sprinter was aimed to be sportier than its Corolla sibling and also using different sheet metal mostly on the [[Pillar (car)|C-pillar]]. The Sprinter was exclusive to ''[[Toyota Auto Store]]'', while the Corolla is similarly unique to ''Toyota Corolla Store''. In 1998 ''Toyota Auto Store'' and ''Toyota Vista Store'' were both replaced by ''[[Netz Store]]''.

The Sprinter is notable for being used as the base vehicle for two joint projects between [[Toyota]] and [[General Motors]] in the United States, known under GM as the [[GM S platform|S-car]]. From 1984 to 1997, variants of the Sprinter were manufactured by [[NUMMI]] in [[Fremont, California]], known as the [[Chevrolet Nova#Fifth generation (1985–1988)|Chevrolet Nova]] (1984–1988) and [[Geo Prizm]] (1988–1997).

Each generation of the Corolla had a corresponding Sprinter sibling, until the introduction of the [[Toyota Corolla (E120)|E120-series Corolla]] in 2000. The Sprinter was indirectly replaced by a rebadged Corolla hatchback called [[Toyota Allex|Allex]], which also sold at the ''Netz Store'' dealer network, and commercial Sprinter wagons were replaced by [[Toyota Probox|Probox]].

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== {{anchor|E10}} First generation (E10; 1968) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = 1968 Toyota Corolla-Sprinter 01.jpg
| caption = Facelift Toyota Corolla Sprinter 1100 Deluxe (KE15, Japan)
| body_style = 2-door [[fastback]] [[coupé]]
| production = 1968–1970
| assembly = Japan: [[Toyota Takaoka Assembly Plant|Takaoka Plant]], [[Toyota City]]
| layout = [[Front engine, rear-wheel drive layout|Front engine, rear-wheel drive]]
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | 1.1&nbsp;L ''[[Toyota K engine#K|K/K-B/K-C]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] (KE15)
  | 1.2&nbsp;L ''[[Toyota K engine#3K|3K/3K-B/3K-C]]'' I4 (KE17)
  }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 4-speed ''[[Toyota K transmission#K40|K40]]'' [[Manual transmission|manual]]
  | 2-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission#A20|"Toyoglide" A20]]'' [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
  }}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2285|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{unbulleted list
  | {{cvt|3845|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (pre-facelift)
  | {{cvt|3855|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (facelift)
  }}
| width = {{cvt|1485|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{cvt|1345|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{cvt|705-735|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
| related = [[Toyota Corolla (E10)]]
| model_code = E10
| aka = Toyota Corolla Sprinter
}}

The first generation Sprinter was introduced in April 1968, thirteen months after the introduction of the regular first generation [[Toyota Corolla (E10)|Corolla (E10)]]. The car was marketed as a fastback coupé version of the Corolla and sold at Japanese dealership sales channel called ''[[Toyota Auto Store]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60008676/index.html|title=Corolla Sprinter E10|publisher=Toyota}}</ref><ref name=SprinterSedan2nd>{{cite web |title=Toyota Sprinter Sedan (2nd) |url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60008742/index.html |website=75 Years of Toyota |publisher=Toyota Motor Corporation |access-date=18 June 2024}}</ref> and Corolla was sold at a different dealership in Japan called ''Toyota Corolla Store''. This was the only version to include the word "Corolla" in its name.

In Japan, the coupé was offered in three trim levels; Standard, Deluxe and SL. The Standard and Deluxe trims differed in equipment options such as radio, boot mat and metallic body paint. The SL trim, based on the Deluxe trim, added front disc brake, tachometer, console box, bullet-shaped wing mirrors and SL badge on the front grille.

Like the rest of the E10 Corolla range, the coupé was originally powered by a 1077 cc ''[[Toyota K engine|K]]'' engine, producing {{cvt|60|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}. The sporty SL trim was equiped with more powerful high compression dual carburetors ''K-B'' engine, producing {{cvt|73|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}. The ''K'' engine was paired with either 4-speed manual (column or floor shift) or a 2-speed "Toyoglide" [[automatic transmission]], while the ''K-B'' engine in the SL trim was only available with floor shift manual transmission.

In February 1969, a minor facelift was introduced with larger amber front turn signals, a standard front 3-point seatbelt, headrest, interior improvement and a new SL emblem design. Another improvement occurred in September 1969 with a bigger 1166 cc [[Toyota K engine#3K|3K]] engine with output {{cvt|68|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, while the SL trim was also upgraded with ''3K-B'' high compression dual carburetors engine, generating {{cvt|78|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}. The "Corolla" name was also dropped from the brochure, but the emblems on the grille and front wings were retained. This new model with 1.2 L engine now bearing KE17 code.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ameblo.jp/porsche356a911s/entry-12128428586.html|title=1968年 トヨタ カローラ・スプリンター 最初のスプリンター ～ 自動車カタログ棚から307|language=Japanese|website=Ameba}}</ref>

The Corolla Sprinter was also sold in Europe and North America as a part of Corolla's range.<ref name="VIMCor">{{cite web|url=http://members.iinet.net.au/~stepho/crllaprd.htm|title=Toyota Vehicle Identification Manual|publisher=Japan: Toyota Motor Corporation – Overseas Parts Department. 1984. Catalog No.97913-84.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230710041158/http://members.iinet.net.au/~stepho/crllaprd.htm|archive-date=2023-07-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/michielverburgh/2800079216/|title=Toyota Corolla 1100 Sprinter|language=Dutch|via=Flickr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://importarchive.com/toyota/corolla/1968-1970|title=Toyota Corolla 1968–1970|publisher=Import Archive}}</ref>

<gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:1969 Toyota Corolla Sprinter.jpg|Corolla Sprinter 1100 Deluxe (KE15, pre-facelift)<br/>Note: The wing mirrors are from the SL trim.
File:Toyota Corolla Sprinter KE17 SL.jpg|Corolla Sprinter 1200 SL (KE17, facelift)
File:Toyota Corolla Sprinter KE17 SL rear.jpg |Rear view
</gallery>

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=={{anchor|E20}}Second generation (E20; 1970) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| image = Toyota Sprinter E20, Bangladesh. (34881734102) (cropped).jpg
| caption = Toyota Sprinter 1200 Deluxe sedan (KE20, second facelift)
| aka = [[Daihatsu Charmant#A10|Daihatsu Charmant (A10/20/40)]]
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
  | 2-door [[coupé]] (E25/27)
  | 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]] (E20/21)
  }}
| production = 1970–1974
| assembly = Japan: [[Toyota Takaoka Assembly Plant|Takaoka Plant]], [[Toyota City]]
| layout = [[Front engine, rear-wheel drive layout|Front engine, rear-wheel drive]]
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | 1.2 L ''[[Toyota K engine#3K|3K/3K-B/3K-BR/3K-D]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] (KE20/25)
  | 1.4 L ''[[Toyota T engine#T|T/T-B/T-BR/T-D]]'' I4 (TE20/25)
  | 1.6 L ''[[Toyota T engine#2T|2T-B/2T-BR]]'' I4 (TE21/27)
  }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 4-speed ''[[Toyota K transmission#K40|K40]]/[[Toyota T transmission#T40|T40]]''  [[Manual transmission|manual]]
  | 5-speed ''[[Toyota K transmission#K50/51|K50]]/[[Toyota T transmission#T50|T50]]'' manual
  | 2-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission#A20|"Toyoglide" A20]]'' [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] (except dual carburetors and 1.6 L models)<ref name="VIMCor"/>
  }}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2335|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{unbulleted list
  | Coupé:
  | {{cvt|3945|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (1970–1971)
  | {{cvt|3965|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (1971–1972)
  | {{cvt|3970-4030|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (1972–1974)
  | Sedan:
  | {{cvt|3990|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (1971–1972)
  | {{cvt|3995|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (1972–1974)
  }}
| width = {{cvt|1505|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{unbulleted list
  | {{cvt|1345|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (coupé)
  | {{cvt|1375|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (sedan)
  }}
| weight = {{cvt|755-875|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
| related = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Toyota Corolla (E20)]]
  | [[Toyota Sprinter Trueno (E20)|Toyota Sprinter Trueno/Corolla Levin (TE25/TE27)]]
  }}
| model_code = E20
}}

In May 1970, the Sprinter was released as the sister car of the second generation [[Toyota Corolla (E20)|Corolla]] coupé, as the coupé was no longer exclusive to Sprinter. Toyota had promised its ''[[Toyota Corolla Store]]'' dealers in Japan that they would receive exclusive rights to sell the Corolla. In order to sell through the ''Toyota Auto Store'' dealer network, the Sprinter was no longer bearing Corolla nameplate, even though the differences were mostly cosmetic. The wagon/van version of Corolla (KE26/TE28V) was not available for the Sprinter<ref name="VIMCor"/>

The ''3K/3K-B'' engines were inherited from the previous generation, with additional high compression single carburettor ''3K-D'' and low compression dual carburetors ''3K-BR'' engines. A 1407&nbsp;cc ''T'' engine was added to the line up in September 1970, followed by more powerful ''T-B/BR/D'' engines for sporty SL/SR models which could be paired with new 5-speed manual transmission option in April 1971. The 4-door sedan version of Sprinter debuted in August 1971 (which later became the basis of [[Daihatsu Charmant#A10|Daihatsu Charmant]]), together with the facelifted coupé.<ref name="SprinterE20">{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60008708/index.html|title=Toyota Sprinter Coupé (E20)|publisher=Toyota}}</ref> range received the 1588 cc, [[DOHC]] ''2T-G'' engine in March 1972; this model was known as the [[Toyota Sprinter Trueno|Sprinter Trueno]], the twin of the Corolla Levin. Another facelift occurred in August 1972, the 5-speed manual became available for the sporty SL/SR grades with 1.2 L ''3K-B/BR'' engines and  additional bumper extensions for the 1.4 L coupés.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ_tUIX-xQI&pp=0gcJCR4Bo7VqN5tD|title=旧車カタログ トヨタ スプリンター 昭和47年|language =Japanese|publisher=Toyota|via=YouTube}}</ref> The coupé The OHV dual carburetors version of ''2T-G'' engine called ''2T-B/BR'' was launched in April 1973 specially for SL, SR and cheaper model of Sprinter Trueno called the "Sprinter Trueno J".<ref name="SprinterE20"/>

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 | align = left
 | image1 = The frontview of Toyota Sprinter Coupé SL mid-year 1973.jpg
 | image2 = The rearview of Toyota Sprinter Coupé SL mid-year 1973.jpg
 | footer = Sprinter 1200 SL coupé (KE25, second facelift)
}}

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=={{anchor|E40|E60}}Third generation (E40, E60; 1974) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Third generation
| image = SprinterKE65.jpg 
| caption = Toyota Sprinter 1300 DX sedan (KE65, second facelift)
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
  | 2-door [[coupé]] (E45/47/60/61/62/65/66)
  | 2-door [[hardtop]] [[coupé]] (E60/61/62/65/66)
  | 3-door [[liftback]] (E60/61/62/65/66)
  | 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]] (E40/41/60/61/62/65/66)
  }}
| production = 1974–1979
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
  | Japan: [[Toyota Takaoka Assembly Plant|Takaoka Plant]], [[Toyota City]]
  | Japan: Higashi-Fuji plant, [[Susono, Shizuoka]] ([[Kanto Auto Works]])
  }}
| layout = [[Front engine, rear-wheel drive layout|Front engine, rear-wheel drive]]
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | 1.2 L ''[[Toyota K engine#4K|3K-BR/H/U]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] (KE40/60)
  | 1.3 L ''[[Toyota K engine#4K|4K-U]]'' I4 (KE65)
  | 1.4 L ''[[Toyota T engine#T|T/T-BR/T-U]]'' I4 (TE40/45/60)
  | 1.6 L ''[[Toyota T engine#2T|2T/2T-B/2T-BR/2T-U]]'' I4 (TE41/47/61)
  | 1.6 L ''[[Toyota T engine#2T|2T-GEU]]'' I4 (TE61/65)
  | 1.6 L ''[[Toyota T engine#12T|12T/12T-U]]'' I4 (TE62/66)
  }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 2-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission#A20|A20]]'' [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
  | 3-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission#A30|A30]]'' automatic
  | 4-speed ''[[Toyota K transmission#K40|K40]]/[[Toyota T transmission#T40|T40]]''  [[Manual transmission|manual]]
  | 5-speed ''[[Toyota K transmission#K50/51|K50]]/[[Toyota T transmission#T50|T50]]'' manual
  }}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2370|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{unbulleted list
  | {{cvt|3995-4165|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (hardtop/sedan)
  | {{cvt|4070-4245|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (coupé)
  | {{cvt|4120-4290|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (liftback)
  }}
| width = {{unbulleted list
  | {{cvt|1570|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (sedan/hardtop)
  | {{cvt|1600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (coupé)
  | {{cvt|1600-1615|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (liftback)
  }}
| height = {{unbulleted list
  | {{cvt|1310|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (coupé)
  | {{cvt|1310-1320|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (liftback)
  | {{cvt|1350-1360|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (sedan)
  | {{cvt|1360|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (hardtop)
  }}
| weight = {{cvt|895-985|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
| related = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Toyota Corolla (E30)|Toyota Corolla (E30/50)]]
  | [[Toyota Sprinter Trueno (E30)|Toyota Sprinter Trueno/Corolla Levin (TE37/47/51/55/61/65)]]
  }}
| model_code = E40/60
}}

April 1974 brought the third generation Sprinter based on the third generation [[Toyota Corolla (E30)|E30 Corolla]] 2-door coupé and 4-door sedan. Once again, the differences between the Corolla and Sprinter were mostly cosmetic. The sedans received a more formal upright grille, while the coupé received a sleeker, aerodynamic looking frontal treatment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60008781/index.html|title=Sprinter sedan E40|publisher=Toyota}}</ref>

The Corollas were given E30–38 codes while the Sprinters were given corresponding E41–47 codes, making it the only generation that did not bear same chassis codes as Corolla. A three-door [[shooting brake]] style liftback with the coupé's front end was added to the line up in January 1976.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60008838/index.html|title=Sprinter liftback E60|publisher=Toyota}}</ref>

In 1976 in Japan, due to tightening emission standards, all engines with dual carburettors were deleted from the line up and replaced emission compliant engines. Engines with "U" suffix used the [[Toyota TTC-C|TTC-C]] [[catalytic converter]] system. Some engines, such as the 1.6 L ''[[Toyota T engine#12T|12T]]'' engine used the [[Toyota TTC-L|TTC-L]] ([[lean burn]]) technology. These Japanese market vehicles became the E60 series (E50 for Corolla).

In January 1977, a minor facelift was introduced along with an additional hardtop coupé variant and the return of Trueno with the new fuel injected 1.6 L ''[[Toyota T engine#2T|2T-GEU]]'', which was also added to the liftback GT.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60008852/index.html|title=Sprinter hardtop E60|publisher=Toyota}}</ref> Another round of emission tweaks happened again in mid 1977, with the introduction of the 1.3 L ''[[Toyota K engine#4K|4K-U]]'' engine as the new standard for the base models, replacing the smaller 1.2 L ''3K-U'' engine. The short-lived ''12T'' engine was also refined to become the ''12T-U'' using the TTC-C catalytic converter system.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q5DVal3bzI|title=旧車カタログ トヨタ スプリンター 昭和52年 toyota sprinter|language=Japanese|publisher=Toyota|via=YouTube}}</ref> The Sprinter underwent its second facelift in April 1978, which can be identified by its thick shock-absorbing bumpers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAtPPbt7IHU|title=旧車カタログ トヨタ スプリンター クーペ・リフトバック 昭和53年|language=Japanese|publisher=Toyota|via=YouTube}}</ref>

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 | width = 200
 | align = left
 | image1 = Toyota-SprinterE40.JPG
 | image2 = Toyota-SprinterE40rear.JPG
 | footer = Sprinter 1200 DX sedan (KE40, pre-facelift) 
}}
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 | width = 200
 | align = left
 | image1 = Toyota Sprinter TE62.jpg
 | footer = Sprinter 1600 XL coupé (TE62, pre-facelift)
}}

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== {{anchor|E70}}Fourth generation (E70; 1979) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Fourth generation
| image = Toyota Corolla KE70, Bangladesh. (29466858966) (cropped).jpg
| caption = Sprinter 1300 DX sedan (KE70, pre-facelift)
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
  | 2-door [[hardtop]] [[coupé]]
  | 3-door [[liftback]] [[coupé]]
  | 3-door hardtop liftback
  | 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
  }}
| production = 1979–1983
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
  | Japan: [[Toyota Takaoka Assembly Plant|Takaoka Plant]], [[Toyota City]]
  | Japan: Higashi-Fuji plant, [[Susono, Shizuoka]] ([[Kanto Auto Works]])
  }}
| layout = [[Front engine, rear-wheel drive layout|Front engine, rear-wheel drive]]
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  |'''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]''':
  | 1.3 L ''[[Toyota K engine#4K|4K-U]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] (KE70)
  | 1.5 L ''[[Toyota A engine#3A|3A-U]]'' I4 (AE70)
  | 1.6 L ''[[Toyota T engine#2T|2T-GEU]]'' DOHC I4 (TE71)
  | 1.8 L ''[[Toyota T engine#13T|13T-U]]'' I4 (TE70)
  |'''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]''':
  | 1.8 L ''[[Toyota C engine#1C|1C]]'' I4 (CE70)
  }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 2-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission#A20|A20]]'' [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
  | 3-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission|A30/40/41]]'' automatic
  | 4-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission#A42D|A42D]]'' automatic
  | 4-speed ''[[Toyota K transmission#K40|K40]]/[[Toyota T transmission#T40|T40]]''  [[Manual transmission|manual]]
  | 5-speed ''[[Toyota K transmission#K50/51|K50]]/[[Toyota T transmission#T50|T50]]/[[Toyota W transmission#W51|W51]]'' manual
  }}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2400|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{unbulleted list
  | {{cvt|4050-4225|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (sedan)
  | {{cvt|4070|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (coupé)
  | {{cvt|4120-4225|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (coupé/hardtop/liftback)
  }}
| width = {{cvt|1625|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{unbulleted list
  | {{cvt|1325|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (coupé)
  | {{cvt|1330|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (hardtop/liftback)
  | {{cvt|1385|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (sedan)
  }}
| weight = {{cvt|805-975|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
| related = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Toyota Corolla (E70)]]
  | [[Daihatsu Charmant#A35|Daihatsu Charmant (A35/55)]]
  | [[Toyota Sprinter Trueno (E70)|Toyota Sprinter Trueno/Corolla Levin (TE71]]/[[Toyota AE85|AE85]]/[[Toyota AE86|AE86)]]
  }}
| model_code = E70
}}

The 1979 fourth generation Sprinter was based on the fourth generation [[Toyota Corolla (E70)|Corolla]] coupé, 2-door hardtop, 4-door sedan, and 3-door liftback, without the 2-door sedan and wagon/van variants again. As before, the differences were cosmetic — the Corollas had a simpler treatment of the grille, head lights and tail lights while the Sprinter used a slightly more complex, sculpted treatment. The 1.4 ''T'' engine was replaced by a bigger 1.5 L ''[[Toyota A engine#3A|3A-U]]'', and a 1.6 L fuel injected ''2T-GEU'' engine became available for every body styles as GT variants (except the coupé, badged as "Trueno"). In August 1979, a 1.8 L ''[[Toyota T engine#13T|13T-U]]'' petrol engine was introduced.<ref name="SprinterE70">{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60008894/index.html|title=Sprinter E70 sedan|publisher=Toyota}}</ref>

[[File:Toyota Sprinter KE70.jpg|thumb|left|Sprinter 1300 SE sedan (KE70, facelift)]]
The Sprinter received a facelift with a wedge-shaped nose in August 1981. The front end of this facelift model was later reused for the facelift model of Australian (1983–1985) and European (1983–1987 wagon) markets E70 Corolla. The obsolete 2-speed automatic transmission for 1.3 L ''4K-U'' engine was replaced by a 3-speed unit and also the 1.8 L ''13T-U'' engine was discontinued due to poor sales.<ref name="SprinterE70"/> In February 1982, the 1.8 L engine was reintroduced for sedan only, but as diesel engine called ''[[Toyota C engine#1C|1C]]'', which was the first diesel engine for the Sprinter/Corolla range and could be paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission option.<ref name="SprinterE70"/><ref>{{cite press release|url=https://global.toyota/en/detail/7680862|title=Toyota introduces diesel powered Corolla and Sprinter|date=8 February 1982|publisher=Toyota}}</ref>

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== {{anchor|E80}}Fifth generation (E80; 1983) ==
{{for|the sport coupé versions|Toyota AE85|Toyota AE86}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Fifth generation
| image = 1986 Toyota Sprinter SE. (40904574244) (cropped).jpg
| caption = Sprinter 1.5 SE sedan (AE81, pre-facelift)
| aka = [[Chevrolet Nova#Fifth generation (1985–1988)|Chevrolet Nova]]
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
  | 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
  | 5-door [[liftback]]
  }}
| production = 1983–1987
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
  | Japan: [[Toyota Takaoka Assembly Plant|Takaoka Plant]], [[Toyota City]]
  | Japan: Higashi-Fuji plant, [[Susono, Shizuoka]] ([[Kanto Auto Works]])
  }}
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front engine, front-wheel drive]]
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]''':
  | 1.3 L ''[[Toyota E engine#2E|2E-LU]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] (EE80)
  | 1.3 L ''[[Toyota A engine#2A|2A-LU]]'' I4 (AE80)
  | 1.5 L ''[[Toyota A engine#3A|3A-LU]]'' I4 (AE81)
  | 1.6 L ''[[Toyota A engine#4A|4A-LEU]]'' I4 (AE82)
  | 1.6 L ''[[Toyota A engine#4A|4A-GELU]]'' DOHC I4 (AE82)
  |'''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]''':
  | 1.8 L ''[[Toyota C engine#1C|1C-L]]'' I4 (CE80)
  }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 3-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission#A132L|A132L]]'' [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
  | 4-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission#A240L|A240L]]'' automatic
  | 4-speed ''C40''  [[Manual transmission|manual]]
  | 5-speed ''C50/52/[[Toyota S transmission#S50|S50]]'' manual
  }}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2430|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{cvt|4155|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{cvt|1635|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{cvt|1380|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{cvt|820-960|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
| related = [[Toyota Corolla (E80)]]
| model_code = E80
}}

The fifth generation Sprinter was based on the 1983 fifth generation [[Toyota Corolla (E80)|E80 Corolla]] range. Like the Corolla, the model line was split into [[front wheel drive|FWD]] and [[rear wheel drive|RWD]] models.

Unlike the 5-door liftback which had minimum exterior differences, the E80 Sprinter sedan was designed with different sheet metal on the rear part. It got two additional windows on the C-pillars and different tail lamps which was placed a little higher due the higher boot position. The 3/5-door "FX" hatchbacks were not available for Sprinter. From this generation forward, the 2-door coupé and 3-door liftback body styles were now exclusive to the [[Toyota Sprinter Trueno|Sprinter Trueno/Corolla Levin]] range.

In October 1984, a high performance GT model was added to the line up and only available as sedan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60009026B/index.html|title=Sprinter E80 liftback|publisher=Toyota}}</ref> It was powered by a 1.6 L DOHC 16-valve ''4A-GELU'' engine, the same engine that was similar to the 1.6 L ''4A-GEU'' engine that powered the popular AE86 Sprinter Trueno/Corolla Levin. Minor facelifts occurred with new exterior styling in May 1985. The 1.3 L ''2A-LU'' and 1.6 L ''4A-ELU'' engines were also discontinued, with the former being replaced by the 12-valve 1.3 L ''2E-LU'' engine.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60009026A/index.html|title=Sprinter E80 sedan|publisher=Toyota}}</ref>

<gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:1983–1985 Toyota Sprinter 1.5 SE (AE81) 04.jpg|Sprinter 1.5 SE sedan (AE81, pre-facelift)<br/>Note: the boot garnish is from the facelifted model.
File:Toyota Sprinter 1.3 SE Saloon 1986 2.jpg|Sprinter 1.3 SE sedan (EE80, facelift)
File:Toyota Sprinter 1.3 SE Saloon 1986 (17091807752).jpg|Rear view (facelift)
</gallery>

The four-door sedan and the five-door liftback were also manufactured in [[Fremont, California]] and sold for the North American market under the resurrected name of [[Chevrolet Nova#Fifth|Chevrolet Nova]], the first of several Toyotas built by [[General Motors]] known as their [[GM S platform|S-platform]] under license at [[NUMMI]].
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 | image1 = 85-86 Chevrolet Nova sedan front.jpg
 | image2 = Chevrolet Nova CL 1986 (14460686864).jpg
 | footer = North American market Chevrolet Nova, using the Sprinter body shell. 
}}

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== {{anchor|E90}}Sixth generation (E90; 1987) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Sixth generation
| image = 1990 Toyota Sprinter 01.jpg
| caption = Toyota Sprinter 1.3 LX sedan (EE90, pre-facelift)
| aka = [[Geo Prizm (E90)]]
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
  | 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
  | 5-door [[liftback]]
  | 5-door [[Station wagon|wagon]]/[[van]]
  }}
| production = 1987–1991
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
  | Japan: [[Toyota Takaoka Assembly Plant|Takaoka Plant]], [[Toyota City]]
  | Japan: Higashi-Fuji plant, [[Susono, Shizuoka]] ([[Kanto Auto Works]])
  | Japan: [[Ōbu, Aichi]] ([[Toyota Industries]])
  }}
| layout = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front engine, front-wheel drive]]|[[Front-engine, all-wheel-drive layout|Front engine, all-wheel drive]] (AE95)
  }}
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  |'''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]''':
  | 1.3 L ''[[Toyota E engine#2E|2E]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] (EE90/96V)
  | 1.5 L ''[[Toyota E engine#3E|3E]]'' I4 (EE98V)
  | 1.5 L ''[[Toyota A engine#5A|5A-F/FE/FHE]]'' I4 (AE91)
  | 1.6 L ''[[Toyota A engine#4AF|4A-F/FE]]'' I4 (AE92/95)
  | 1.6 L ''[[Toyota A engine#4A|4A-GE]]'' DOHC I4 (AE92)
  |'''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]''':
  | 1.8 L ''[[Toyota C engine#1C|1C-II/III]]'' I4 (CE90/96V)
  | 2.0 L ''[[Toyota C engine#2C|2C-III]]'' I4 (CE95)
  }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 3-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission#A1xx|A131L/A132L]]'' [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
  | 4-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission#A2xx|A240L/A241H/A245E]]'' automatic
  | 4-speed ''C40''  [[Manual transmission|manual]]
  | 5-speed ''C50/C52/E55F5/E57F5/E59F/[[Toyota S transmission#S50|S50]]'' manual
  }}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2430|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{unbulleted list
  | {{cvt|4205|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (van)
  | {{cvt|4225|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (sedan/liftback)
  }}
| width = {{cvt|1655|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{unbulleted list
  | {{cvt|1360-1365|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (liftback)
  | {{cvt|1360-1380|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (sedan)
  | {{cvt|1435|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (van)
  }}
| weight = {{cvt|880-1130|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
| related = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Toyota Corolla (E90)]]
  | [[Toyota Sprinter Trueno (E90)|Toyota Sprinter Trueno/Corolla Levin (AE91/92)]]
  | [[Toyota Sprinter Carib (E95)|Toyota Sprinter Carib/Corolla 4WD wagon (AE95G)]]
  | [[Holden Nova#LE|Holden Nova (LE/LF)]]
  }}
| model_code = E90
}}

The sixth generation Sprinter was shared with the sixth generation [[Toyota Corolla (E90)|E90 Corolla]] range, introduced in May 1987. The E90 series was the first generation with Full-time 4WD option. The Sprinter was offered as a 6-window sedan as before, 5-door liftback called '''Sprinter Cielo''' (Cielo means celestial or heavenly in Spanish; it was exported as the Corolla liftback)<ref name="Cielo">{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60009141/index.html|title=Sprinter Cielo liftback|publisher=Toyota}}</ref> and a rebadged Corolla commercial van. The van was the first in the Sprinter history, although the Corolla also gained a passenger oriented wagon version as well. The Sprinter got more upmarket four-wheel drive wagon version called [[Toyota Sprinter Carib#AE95G|Sprinter Carib]] and exported as Corolla 4WD wagon.

The E90 sedan and "Cielo" liftback were introduced first in May 1987, with three petrol engine options; carburetted 1.3 L ''2E'', 1.5 L ''5A-F'' and high performance fuel injected 1.6 L "red & black top" ''4A-GE''.<ref name="SprinterE90Sd">{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60009134/index.html|title=Sprinter sedan (E90)|publisher=Toyota}}</ref> A full-time AWD version of the sedan, powered by a 1.6 L ''4A-F'' engine (AE95) was introduced later in October.<ref name="SprinterE90Sd"/> Another Sprinter range was added to the line up in August 1988, with the additional commercial van model. This model had exclusive 1.5 L ''3E'' petrol engine and 1.8 L ''1C-II'' diesel engine as option.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60009177/index.html|title=Sprinter van (E90)|publisher=Toyota}}</ref>

The facelift arrived for Sprinter sedan and liftback in May 1989. The sedan also received 1.5 L fuel injected ''5A-FE'' petrol engine from Cielo, ''4A-FE'' from [[Toyota Sprinter Carib#AE95G|Sprinter Carib]] for AWD models and also a revised 1.8 L ''1C-III'' diesel engines shared with the commercial van.<ref name="SprinterE90Sd"/><ref name="9802Sprinter">{{cite web|url=https://toyota.jp/ucar/catalog/brand-TOYOTA/car-SPRINTER/|title=1989–2000 Sprinter catalog|language=Japanese|publisher=Toyota}}</ref> The 1.6 L ''4A-GE'' engine was also replaced by the "red top" version, boosting the power from {{cvt|120 to 140|PS|kW bhp|0}}. Another engine options for sedan were introduced in August 1989, a new ''5A-FHE'' engine for top FWD models and a 2.0 L ''2C-III'' diesel engine for AWD models (CE95).<ref name="SprinterE90Sd"/><ref name="9802Sprinter"/>

<gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:Toyota Sprinter 1.5 SE 1987 rear (cropped).jpg|Sprinter 1.5 SE sedan (AE91, pre-facelift)
File:E90 Toyota Sprinter 1 (cropped).jpg|Sprinter 1.5 MX sedan (AE91, facelift)
File:E90 Toyota Sprinter 2 (cropped).jpg|Sprinter 1.5 MX sedan (AE91, facelift)
File:1987 Toyota Sprinter Cielo Xi.jpg|Sprinter Cielo 1.5 Xi liftback (AE91, pre-facelift)
File:Toyota Sprinter Cielo 002.JPG|Rear view of Sprinter Cielo liftback
File:Toyota Sprinter Cielo GT AE92 01.jpg|Sprinter Cielo 1.6 GT liftback (AE92, facelift)
File:Toyota Sprinter Van 1.8D XL.jpg|Sprinter 1.8D XL van (CE96V, pre-facelift)
File:Toyota Sprinter Van E90 1.5 XL Extra.jpg|Sprinter 1.5 XL Extra van (EE96V, facelift)
File:Toyota Sprinter Van 1.8D XL rear.jpg|Rear view of Sprinter 1.8D XL van (CE96V)
File:Toyota Sprinter Cielo GT AE92 06.jpg|Interior (GT trim steering wheel)
</gallery>

Like the older [[#E80|E80]] series-based [[Chevrolet Nova#Fifth generation (1985–1988)|Chevrolet Nova]], the E90 series was also used as the basis of North American market Sprinter-based sedan and liftback with slightly different front end called the [[Geo Prizm (E90)|Geo Prizm]].
{{multiple image
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 | image1 = 1990 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr front left.jpg
 | image2 = 1990 Geo Prizm LSi 4dr rear left.jpg
 | image3 = Geo Prizm GSi hatchback -- 02-23-2012 rear.jpg
 | footer = Sprinter sedan-based first generation North American market Geo Prizm sedan and liftback 
}}

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== {{anchor|E100}}Seventh generation (E100; 1991) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Seventh generation
| image = Toyota sprinter ae101 se-g f.jpg
| caption = Pre-facelift Toyota Sprinter 1.6 SE-G sedan (AE101, Japan)
| aka = [[Geo Prizm (E100)]]
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
  | 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
  | 5-door [[Station wagon|wagon]]/[[van]]
  }}
| production = 1991–1995 (until 2002 for commercial wagons)<ref name="Toyota Sprinter E100 wagon" />
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
  | Japan: [[Toyota Takaoka Assembly Plant|Takaoka Plant]], [[Toyota City]]
  | Japan: Higashi-Fuji plant, [[Susono, Shizuoka]] ([[Kanto Auto Works]])
  | Japan: [[Ōbu, Aichi]] ([[Toyota Industries]])
  }}
| layout = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front engine, front-wheel drive]]
  | [[Front-engine, all-wheel-drive layout|Front engine, all-wheel drive]] (AE104/AE109V/CE104/CE105V/CE109V)
  }}
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]''':
  | 1.3 L ''[[Toyota E engine#4E|4E-FE]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] (EE101/102V)
  | 1.3 L ''[[Toyota E engine#2E|2E]]'' I4 (EE106V)
  | 1.5 L ''[[Toyota E engine#3E|3E]]'' I4 (EE107V/108G)
  | 1.5 L ''[[Toyota E engine#5E|5E-FE]]'' I4 (EE103V/104G)
  | 1.5 L ''[[Toyota A engine#5A|5A-FE]]'' I4 (AE100)
  | 1.6 L ''[[Toyota A engine#4A|4A-FE]]'' I4 (AE101/104/109V)
  | 1.6 L ''[[Toyota A engine#4A|4A-GE]]'' 20-valve I4 (AE101)
  |'''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]''':
  | 2.0 L ''[[Toyota C engine#2C|2C-III]]'' I4 (CE100/104/106V/108G/109V)
  | 2.2 L ''[[Toyota C engine#3C|3C-E]]'' I4 (CE102G/105V/107V)
  }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 3-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission#A1xx|A131L/A132L]]'' [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
  | 4-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission#A2xx|A240E/A240L/A241H/A241L/A245E]]'' automatic
  | 4-speed ''C40''  [[Manual transmission|manual]]
  | 5-speed ''C50/C56/E55F5/E59F/[[Toyota S transmission#S|S50/S51]]'' manual
  }}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2465|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{unbulleted list
  | {{cvt|4260|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (wagon)
  | {{cvt|4290|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (sedan)
  }}
| width = {{cvt|1685|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{unbulleted list
  | {{cvt|1370-1390|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (sedan)
  | {{cvt|1435-1455|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (wagon)
  }}
| weight = {{cvt|940-1190|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
| related = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Toyota Corolla (E100)]]
  | [[Toyota Sprinter Trueno (E100)|Toyota Sprinter Trueno/Corolla Levin (AE100/101)]]
  | [[Toyota Sprinter Marino]]/Corolla Ceres
  | [[Holden Nova#LG|Holden Nova (LG)]]
  }}
| model_code = E100
}}

The seventh generation Sprinter was introduced in June 1991. Unlike the prior generation, the body shell was developed to employ pressed doors style than the regular doors on Corolla and also the deletion of the extra windows on the C-pillar.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60009223/index.html|title=Sprinter sedan (E100)|publisher=Toyota}}</ref> A 5-door liftback was also developed as the new Sprinter Cielo, but it was never available in Japan due the low sales of the previous generation. The liftback was later exported to Europe and Australia as Corolla liftback.<ref name="Cielo"/> The rebadged Corolla commercial van and business wagon were also available in September 1991,<ref name="Toyota Sprinter E100 wagon" /> sold together with the older Sprinter Carib as Toyota developed another upmarket passenger wagon based on E100 platform called Corolla Touring Wagon.

Most of the engines were inherited from the E90 Sprinter, with additional new DOHC 16-valve 1.3 L ''4E-FE'' and 1.5 L ''5E-FE'' engines for certain models. The high performance GT trim received new 20-valve ''4A-GE'' "silver top" engine, generating {{cvt|160|PS|kW hp|0}} at 7,400rpm. The 20-valve engine was ahead of its time when it was offered during this generation, coming with features like [[Variable valve timing|VVT]], individual throttle bodies (ITB's), a compression ratio of 10.8:1 and a five-valve-per-cylinder head design. This helped the cars equipped with it to accelerate from 0–100&nbsp;km/h in approximately 6 seconds and reach a top speed of over 200&nbsp;km/h. A five-valve-per-cylinder engine was unusual for the time, however [[Mitsubishi Motors|Mitsubishi]] was the first to offer a five-valve-per-cylinder engine in the [[Mitsubishi Minica|Minica Dangan ZZ-4]] [[kei car]] in 1989.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://autospeed.com.au/cms/article.html?&A=2705 |title=AutoSpeed - Mighty Minica ZZ-4 |work=Autospeed |date=2005-10-05 |access-date=2012-01-12}}</ref>

The sedan gained its first improvement in September 1991 with additional side door beams, rear three-point seat belts and seat belt warnings which became standard for all trims. The full-time four-wheel drive system option was also added for models with 1.6 L ''4A-FE'' petrol and 2.0 L ''2C-III'' diesel engines. The facelift occurred for the sedan in May 1993 with the redesign of the front grille, bumper, and rear combination lamps and stayed without further improvement until its discontinuation in May 1995.<ref name="9802Sprinter"/>

The van and business wagon were remained on sale as a compact segment commercial wagon, together with the upmarket passenger oriented E100 Corolla Touring Wagon and the newly introduced [[Toyota Sprinter Carib (E110)|E110 Sprinter Carib]]. Both of commercial wagons received improvement with new DOHC 16-valve 1.3 L ''4E-FE'' and 1.5 L ''5E-FE'' engines, replacing the old SOHC units with the same displacement in April 1994.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carsensor.net/catalog/toyota/sprinter_van/F001/M002G017/|title=トヨタ スプリンターバン / 1994年5月～1995年4月生産モデル|language=ja|website=Car Sensor}}</ref> The driver's airbag became standard for every trim and four-wheel drive model with 1.6 L ''4A-FE'' engine was added to commercial van in May 1996.<ref name="9102Sprinterwgn">{{cite web|url=https://toyota.jp/ucar/catalog/brand-TOYOTA/car-SPRINTER_WAGON/|title=Sprinter business wagon catalogue|language=ja|publisher=Toyota}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.carsensor.net/catalog/toyota/sprinter_van/F001/M003G023/|title=トヨタ スプリンターバン / 1995年5月～1997年3月生産モデル|language=ja|website=Car Sensor}}</ref> The 2.0 L diesel engine was replaced by a bigger 2.2 L ''3C-E'' unit in April 1998.<ref name="9102Sprinterwgn"/> This new engine could be optioned with four-wheel drive system for the commercial van. The business wagon also received new standard safety pack such as front passenger airbag, ABS and seatbelts with pretensioner and force limiter. The 1998 safety pack update became standard for commercial van in August 2000 and the 4-speed manual transmission was upgraded to 5-speed unit. The wagons were discontinued in 2002 and succeeded by [[Toyota Probox|Probox]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60012554A/index.html|title=75 Years of Toyota - Toyota Probox (XP50)|website=www.toyota-global.com}}</ref> Toyota 
also introduced a 4-door hardtop sedan (with frameless door windows) based on E100 Sprinter/Corolla called the [[Toyota Sprinter Marino|Sprinter Marino/Corolla Ceres]].

<gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:Toyota sprinter ae101 se-g r.jpg |Pre-facelift Toyota Sprinter 1.6 SE-G sedan (AE101, Japan)
File:E100 Toyota Sprinter 1 (cropped).jpg|Facelift Sprinter 1.5 SE Limited sedan (AE100, Japan)
File:E100 Toyota Sprinter 2 (cropped).jpg |Rear view of facelift Sprinter 1.5 SE Limited sedan (AE100, Japan)
File:1995 Toyota Sprinter-Van 01.jpg |Facelift Sprinter commercial van (Japan)
File:U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Westgate, a rifleman with Combined Anti Armor Team 2 (CAAT 2), Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment directs Afghan Border Police (ABP) during a patrol in 120130-M-SD704-001 (cropped).jpg|Rear view of Sprinter van
</gallery>

This platform was also produced in the US as the last Sprinter-based [[Geo Prizm (E100)|Geo Prizm]] and only available as a sedan, as the liftback body style was discontinued in the North American market.
{{multiple image
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 | image1 = 2nd Geo Prizm .jpg
 | image2 = 1996 Geo Prizm LSi, rear 5.16.21.jpg
 | footer = Sprinter sedan-based second generation North American market Geo Prizm
}}

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== {{anchor|E110}}Eighth generation (E110; 1995) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Eighth generation
| image = Toyota Sprinter S-cruse front.jpg
| caption = Pre-facelift Toyota Sprinter 1.6 S-Cruise (AE111, Japan)
| body_style = 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
  | Japan: [[Toyota Takaoka Assembly Plant|Takaoka Plant]], [[Toyota City]]
  | Japan: [[Ōbu, Aichi]] ([[Toyota Industries]])
  }}
| layout = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front engine, front-wheel drive]]
  | [[Front-engine, all-wheel-drive layout|Front engine, all-wheel drive]] (AE114/CE114/CE116)
  }}
| engine = {{unbulleted list
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]''':
  | 1.3 L ''[[Toyota E engine#4E|4E-FE]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] (EE111)
  | 1.5 L ''[[Toyota A engine#5A|5A-FE]]'' I4 (AE110)
  | 1.6 L ''[[Toyota A engine#4A|4A-FE]]'' I4 (AE111/114)
  | 1.6 L ''[[Toyota A engine#4A|4A-GE]]'' 20-valve I4 (AE111)
  |'''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]''':
  | 2.0 L ''[[Toyota C engine#2C|2C-III]]'' I4 (CE110/114)
  | 2.2 L ''[[Toyota C engine#3C|3C-E]]'' I4 (CE113/116)
  }}
| transmission = {{unbulleted list
  | 3-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission#A1xx|A132L]]'' [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
  | 4-speed ''[[Toyota A transmission#A2xx|A241H/A241L/A245E/A246E]]'' automatic
  | 4-speed ''C40''  [[Manual transmission|manual]]
  | 5-speed ''C50/C51/E55F/E59F/[[Toyota S transmission#S|S50/S51]]'' manual
  | 6-speed ''C160'' manual
  }}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2465|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{cvt|4310|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{cvt|1690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{cvt|1385-1400|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{cvt|920-1250|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
| related = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Toyota Corolla (E110)]]
  | [[Toyota Corolla Spacio (E110)]]
  | [[Toyota Sprinter Trueno (E110)|Toyota Sprinter Trueno/Corolla Levin (AE110/111)]]
  | [[Toyota Sprinter Carib (E110)|Sprinter Carib/Corolla wagon (E110)]]
  | [[Toyota Sprinter Marino]]/Corolla Ceres
  | [[Geo Prizm (E110)]]
  }}
| model_code = E110
}}

The eighth and last generation Sprinter was introduced in May 1995 with particular consideration for the environment, increasing safety standard and total production cost due the [[Lost Decades|Lost Decades recession]] that was happening in Japan at the time. Because of this, the E110 Sprinter kept many of the E100's components as well as its platform, hardly changed its body dimensions and yet managed to reduce the weight for the early models. The rear quarter window on the C-pillars was also revived, ostensibly to impart the Sprinter with a "sporty and youthful image".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/vehicle_lineage/car/id60009339/index.html|title= Toyota Sprinter Sedan (8th) | website=75 Years of Toyota |publisher=Toyota Motor Corporation |access-date=20 June 2024}}</ref>

The E110 Sprinter became the basis of third generation [[Toyota Sprinter Carib (E110)|Sprinter Carib]], which was also exported to Europe with different face as Corolla wagon. The E100 Sprinter wagons continued for sale as commercial vehicles.

In May 1996, the dual airbags and ABS safety package became standard for ever trim level. Eleven months later, the sedan received its facelift and adopting the GOA (Global Outstanding Assessment) body structure technology. The GT trim was also revived with {{cvt|5|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} extra power than the older AE101 GT and paired with 6-speed manual transmission. The last major update of Sprinter was announced in April 1998, the 2.0 ''2C-III'' diesel engine was replaced by a bigger 2.2 L ''3C-E'' unit and also new 5-speed manual option for 1.3 ''4E-FE'' engine.<ref name="9802Sprinter"/>

The Sprinter sedan sales was axed in December 2000 in favor of a twin of the E120 Corolla RunX hatchback called the [[Toyota Allex|Allex]]. The older E100 Sprinter commercial wagons continued on until July 2002.<ref name="Toyota Sprinter E100 wagon" />

<gallery widths=200 heights=140>
Toyota Sprinter S-cruse rear.jpg|Pre-facelift Toyota Sprinter 1.6 S-Cruise (AE111, Japan)
E110 Toyota Sprinter 1 (cropped).jpg|Facelift Toyota Sprinter 1.5 XE Vintage Limited (AE110, Japan)
E110 Toyota Sprinter 2 (cropped).jpg|Facelift Toyota Sprinter 1.5 XE Vintage Limited (AE110, Japan)
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== Nameplate usage for other models ==
The Sprinter name was used as a sportier specification of the Corolla sedan in South Africa from E30 until E80 generation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/wynlandonderhoud/4699352426/|title=Corolla 1600 Sprinter|website=Flickr|date=12 June 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://in.pinterest.com/tsafan89/1980-toyota-corolla-brochure/|title=1980 Toyota Corolla Brochure|website=Pinterest}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://in.pinterest.com/tsafan89/1986-toyota-corolla-brochure/|title=1986 Toyota Corolla Brochure|website=Pinterest}}</ref> The nameplate was later reused in 2006 (E110), 2010 (E140) and 2014 (E180).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Corolla Sprinter returns|url=https://www.news24.com/wheels/NewModels/Corolla-Sprinter-returns-20060807|date=2006-08-07|access-date=2021-08-07|website=Wheels|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Corolla back to Sprinter basics|url=https://www.news24.com/wheels/NewModels/Corolla-back-to-Sprinter-basics-20101109|date=2010-11-09|access-date=2021-08-07|website=Wheels|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ferreira|first=Gerald|date=2014-02-07|title=New Toyota Corolla 2014 now in South Africa|url=https://3d-car-shows.com/new-toyota-corolla-2014-in-south-africa/|access-date=2021-08-07|website=3D Car Shows|language=en-US}}</ref>

In select European market, the 1970–1972 KE25 coupé was marketed as the Corolla Sprinter.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/548242954649113804/ |title=Toyota Corolla 1200, leaflet, Germany, 8/1971 |language=German |via=Pinterest}}</ref> The 1970–1971 model had Sprinter "S" emblems on the front wings and boot,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.toyota.co.jp/jpn/company/history/75years/vehicle_lineage/catalog/60008708/html5m.html#page=2|title=E20 Sprinter coupé brochure|publisher=Toyota}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad53jIAZwdM|title=1971 toyota corolla E20 Coupé n°1 concourstaat|via=YouTube}}</ref> but it was later changed to "SPRINTER" emblem possibly due the similarity to the [[SS runes|Sig-Rune]] symbol.
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File:Toyota Corolla Sprinter 1200 coupé (KE25).jpg|1971–1972 Corolla Sprinter coupé with the updated emblem (KE25, Germany)
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Australian market [[Toyota AE86|AE86]] liftback was sold as Sprinter, while the rest of the world received the same car as Corolla GT, GT-S or SR-5. This Sprinter was a hybrid of European market Corolla GT face and Japanese market Sprinter Trueno rear.<ref name=AUAE86>{{cite web|url=http://www.aeu86.org/ae86-brochures/australian-ae86-brochure-toyota-sprinter-1983-10/|title=Australian Toyota Sprinter AE86 brochure 1983-10|website=www.ae86.org}}</ref>

European market E100 Corolla liftback was sold in [[Australia]] as Corolla Sprinter from 1994 to 1996, the liftback is based on the sedan body shell.
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