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Regardless of what kind of powerplant islurking under the hood, convertibles equate with fun.But compared to their hard-topped counterparts, they also equate withpremium prices. And when there's lots of horsepower, your friendly statisticalforecasters in the insurance industry think the fun may get out of hand,which is why so many ragtops are saddled with sky-high premiums.That's the beauty of the new Toyota Paseo convertible. It delivers plentyof stylish fresh-air fun, but dodges the purchase price premiums and insurancepenalties associated with most other ragtops.
Yes, it's true that this new convertible costs quite a bit more thanthe Paseo coupe. The basic Paseo costs $13,628, including a $420 destinationand delivery charge, while the topless version starts at $17,148.But that's still a bargain price for a convertible. The only ragtopsthat are cheaper are the Geo Tracker and Suzuki Sidekick sport-utilities.And with only 93 horsepower, the Paseo doesn't attract much unfavorablescrutiny from the insurance companies.However, please don't be deceived into thinking this is some sort ofanemic snail like the late and unlamented Geo Metro Convertible. With lessthan 2200 pounds 93 hp produces better performance here than you mightexpect.Toyota introduced the Paseo early in 1991 as a 1992 model. Translatedfrom Spanish, the name means walk or stroll, which may suggest somethingabout the car's performance that isn't quite true (remember it has a favorablepower-to-weight ratio).
Although the nifty two-door bodywork is unique to the Paseo, the restof the car--front-drive chassis and powertrain--is shared with Toyota'ssubcompact Tercel line.However, even though there's a lot of mechanical commonality, the Paseohas a distinctly sportier personality than its more conservative cousins,and is more fun to drive.
During our time with this car we were pleasantly surprised by the numberof folks who inquired if this was the new Toyota. Just goes to show thatconvertibles do make people look--and maybe too, the Toyota advertisinghas made an impression.
Whatever the reason, our basic black convertible drew questions andattention. Toyota calls this color Satin Black Metallic, by the way, andit is one of only three in which the Paseo convertible is available. Theothers are Super White and Super Red. The palette is larger for Paseo coupes,with eight exterior colors offered in all.
The body panels upon which the color is sprayed and baked fit togetherwell. Coupe or convertible, the finished car has a sporty, fun look thatinvites you to take it for a drive.
And if it's the convertible, well, ya gotta put the top down. No problem.Undo the latches on the windshield header and flip it down. It's almostas easy as a Mazda Miata.Look in the trunk and you'll find the separate boot to snap over thefolded top, to tidy up the appearance. When it's time to put the car away,or if weather becomes a problem, reversing the procedure is equally simpleand quick.
An added thoughtful touch is the glass rear window with an integratedelectric defogger, a quality feature we usually associate with much moreexpensive convertibles. In fact, some very pricey ragtops still have plasticrear windows, which is prone to yellowing and distortion over time.Another nice touch: the rear quarter windows fold down with the top.Toyota builds the Paseo at its big plant in Toyota City, Japan. Paseosticketed for convertibilization are only partially assembled and additionalstructural members are added in Japan. Then they are shipped to Californiawhere a division of ASC (formerly known as American Sunroof) takes over.ASC completes the conversion and adds the high-quality, multi-layer insulatedconvertible top.