| Japan:
Susono, Shizuoka (
Kanto Auto Works) | Japan:
Takaoka plant,
Toyota City and
Tahara plant,
Tahara,
Aichi (1987) | Japan: Fukaura plant,
Yokosuka,
Kanagawa (1987–1991) }} | 1.5 L
5A-F/FE/FHE I4 | 1.6 L
4A-F/FE I4| 1.6 L
4A-GE I4| 1.6 L
4A-GZE I4
supercharger }} | 5-speed
C50/C52/E52 manual | 3-speed
A131L automatic | 4-speed
A240L/A245E automatic }} | (Corolla Levin) | (Sprinter Trueno) | (North America) }} | | (GT-Z) }} | (North America) | }} | | (North America)}} }} The fifth generation of the Sprinter Trueno and Corolla Levin was introduced in May 1987. For the AE91 series, the new G, L, Xi and Zi trim levels replaced the previous generation's GL, XL, SR and SE trim levels of the AE85 respectively. The G (Levin) and L (Trueno) featured the carburetted 1.5 L
5A-F engine while the better equipped Xi (Trueno) and Zi (Levin) featured the more economical fuel injected 1.5 L
5A-FE. The female-oriented XL Lissé and GL Lime models of the AE85 were carried over to the AE91 series and renamed as simply Lime (Levin) and Lissé (Trueno), all while retaining their same purpose. The Lime and Lissé were luxury variants of the G and L trims respectively, featuring unique upholstery, power steering, and an automatic transmission, among others. Standard transmission for all models is 5-speed manual. The 3-speed automatic was offered in the more affordable L, Lime and Trueno, or 4-speed automatic for the middle grades G, Zi and Xi, as well as the high-performance GT, GTV and GT-APEX. The sole gearbox for the supercharged GT-Z is 5-speed manual. On the GT-APEX model, a
semi-active suspension technology called
Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension (TEMS) and a digital cluster similar to the one found in the AE86 GT-APEX models were also offered as factory options. The early models, known as the "Zenki" (前期) generation, were first introduced in 1987. The engines used during this generation were less powerful compared to the later models, with the naturally aspirated
4A-GE producing , the same power figures as the first generation
4A-GE in net output. The supercharged
4A-GZE on the other hand produces , the same power figures as the engine found in the supercharged AW11 MR2. In May 1989, a minor facelift occurred as well as changes in engine performance, also known as the "Kouki" (後期) generation. Major rework was done to the
4A-GE engine, replacing the twin-runner T-VIS intake system with a single-runner intake featuring smaller intake ports, hence the nickname "smallport". These engines are denoted by the all-red lettering found in the cam covers. Along with a couple of upgrades (mainly to the engine internals), this version produces more power than the previous iteration, with in naturally aspirated form and in supercharged
4A-GZE form. The minor tweaks also upped the compression ratio from 9.4:1 to 10.3:1 (NA models) and from 8:1 to 8.9:1 (supercharged models). Trim grades were also revised, removing the AE92 GT-V from the lineup and renaming the AE91 L to the AE91 G. Furthermore, the AE91 Xi and Zi trims were renamed as the XS and ZS. Carbureted engines were retired during this generation; with the carbureted
5A-F engine no longer being offered. This change eliminated all carbureted engines from the lineup, with the G, Lime and Lissé trims of the AE91 now having the revised fuel injected
5A-FE, while the XS and ZS have the
5A-FHE EFI-S engine producing . The front-ends have been slightly restyled; the front bumper of the Levin now had a shorter upper grille that did not extend to both ends with two side markers on each corner while the Trueno carried a similar change but with larger combo lights above the bumper and below the headlights. A new limited-edition model with different options was offered for the Trueno GT-APEX in January 1990 called the GT-APEX Limited, with a production run of 2000 units. Toyota tuning specialist
TOM'S also released 40 units of a complete car based on the Kouki AE92 Levin GT, all with a 5-speed manual transmission. These Levins featured various modifications, including performance shock absorbers,
Recaro seats, a
Personal three-spoke steering wheel,
Rays C3 wheels, a
strut bar and an upgraded audio system. For the North American market, the GT-S and SR-5 AE92 coupés came in the same configuration as the previous AE86 models, being based on the Trueno with retractable headlights. Like the previous generation, it had longer bumpers in the front and rear in order to comply with US federal regulations. The US-market AE92 coupés never had the option of a supercharged
4A-GZE engine, however (though it was offered on the supercharged AW11 MR2 in that region), as the GT-S only came with a naturally aspirated version of the late "bigport"
4A-GE engine producing , less than the Japanese-market late "bigport"
4A-GE engine. Other differences include the use of a
MAF sensor on US-market engines as opposed to a
MAP sensor on Japanese-market engines. The SR-5 came with a carbureted
4A-F engine producing . The GT-S was only available with a 5-speed manual transmission while the SR-5 was available with a 3-speed automatic transmission option. The 1990 model year updated the
4A-GE engine of the GT-S to the "smallport" version, producing . Also, the carbureted
4A-F engine of the SR-5 was replaced with a fuel injected
4A-FE engine producing , eliminating all carbureted engines from the lineup. A general export model known as the Corolla Coupé was exported to select markets such as Chile, Hong Kong or Malta. Like its North American counterpart, it is based on the Trueno, complete with its retractable headlights. The bumpers themselves (which are the same pre-facelift bumpers as found on the Japanese model Trueno) had non-illuminating orange lens that are placed into the area where the cornering lamps are, similar to the facelifted AE85 Trueno models in Japan. The coupé was only offered in the XL trim with a carbureted 1.6 L
4A-F engine, mated to either a 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic option. File:1988 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Z (AE92).jpg|Sprinter Trueno GT-Z (AE92, pre-facelift) File:Toyota AE91 Trueno, Bangladesh. (42989489432).jpg|Sprinter Trueno (AE91, facelift) File:Toyota E-AE92 Sprinter Trueno 1600GT (25051111344).jpg|Sprinter Trueno GT (AE92, facelift) File:Toyota COROLLA LEVIN Zi.jpg|Corolla Levin Zi (AE91, pre-facelift) File:Toyota COROLLA LEVIN Zi (E-AE91) rear.jpg|Corolla Levin Zi (AE91, pre-facelift) File:Toyota corollalevin ae91 zs 1 f.jpg|Corolla Levin ZS (AE91, facelift) File:Toyota corollalevin ae91 zs 1 r.jpg|Corolla Levin ZS (AE91, facelift) File:Toyota Corolla coupe.jpg|North American market Corolla Sport Coupe SR-5 (AE92) File:Toyota Corolla GTS (4095293303).jpg|North American market Corolla Sport Coupe GT-S (AE92) File:Toyota Corolla 1.6 XL Coupe 1990.jpg|General export market Corolla XL coupé (AE92, Chile), sold in select markets outside Japan and North America File:Toyota 4A-GZE engine - Alex V.jpg|The supercharged 4A-GZE engine File:4A-GE redtop.jpg|The 1989 updated "Smallport" or "Red Top" 4A-GE engine File:4AF Engine AE92.jpg|The carbureted 4A-F engine File:1988 Toyota Sprinter Trueno Xi engine.jpg|The fuel injected 5A-FE engine ==AE100 & AE101 Series (1991–1995)==