The Toyota Duet is a subcompact car manufactured and marketed by Toyota, a Japanese car manufacturer, for the Japanese market from 1998 to 2004. It was made to replace the Corolla II.
History of the Toyota Duet
The Toyota Duet is a compact car that was designed by Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, and released in 1998. It is almost identical to the Daihatsu Storia in terms of design and features, with the only differences being the name and emblem. The Duet is a 5-door hatchback with a 1L engine and front-wheel drive, and its body dimensions are 3,660x1,600x1,450 mm. Despite being similar in size and specs to the Toyota Vitz, it is slightly less spacious and comfortable. In spring 2003, Toyota introduced two new versions of the Duet with modified configurations. The 1.0V Limited and 1.0V Classic are both based on the 1.0V model and feature tinted rear windows, anti-reflective coating on the mirrors, air conditioning, a roof antenna, and two electronic keys. Only the 2WD version has a rear wiper. The 1.0V Limited includes additional features such as body-colored door handles and electric mirrors, improved seat and door upholstery, and a CD player with an integrated AM/FM tuner.
Price
The price range for a used Toyota Duet varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $2,000 and going to $4,100 for the latest year the model was manufactured.
Specs and Performance of the Toyota Duet
Engines:
- 1.0 V
The Toyota Duet's 1.0L engine delivers 64 hp (48 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 69 lb-ft (94 Nm) of torque at 3,600 rpm. Toyota marketed the Duet as an all-wheel-drive (AWD) vehicle, and it was available with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Dimension-wise, the Toyota Duet measures 3,660 mm (144.1 in) long, 1,600 mm (63.0 in) wide, and 1,435 mm (56.5 in) high. Its wheelbase measures 2,370 mm (93.3 in) and has a curb weight of 1,808 lbs (820 kg).
Release Date
The Toyota Duet, originally designed by Daihatsu, was launched in 1998 solely for the Japanese market. The production of the Duet ceased in 2004 after a successful run of 6 years.