Toyota Model Codes

 Toyota Model Codes

MODEL CODES EXPLAINED

Toyota use codes to identify all the models they make. It is stamped on the VIN plate.

The code is split into three parts for JDM cars and 2 parts for export (UK) cars.

1st part (JDM only)

This is a code for which emissions regulations the car conforms to in Japan. Usually E.

Middle part (1st part on UK cars)

This starts with one or two characters denoting the engine series.

Next is the chassis code. All RWD Celicas are A and FWD Celicas are T, which is then followed by a series number.

Gen1=A2, gen2=A4, gen3=A6, gen4=T16, gen5=T18, gen6=T20, gen7=T23

A further number indicates minor chassis differences. 3=4WS, 5=4WD.

A final character is used to denote LHD, RHD or Convertible (export only), or Widebody (H) (JDM only).

Examples A UK delivered gen6 Celica ST has the 7A-FE engine, the T20 chassis and is RHD, so the code is AT200R.

A JDM gen6 Celica SS-I with 4WS has the 3S-FE engine, and the T20 chassis, so the code is ST203

Last part contains 5 or 6 letters.

1) Model type, where the chassis is used for more than one model. All Celicas are B. More detail

2) Body style. C=Coupe. L=Liftback. K=Convertible.

3) Transmission. F=6 speed floor mounted manual. M=5 speed floor mounted manual. P=4 speed floor mounted automatic.

4) Trim level. S=Sports, normal performance. G=Higher grade. V=Luxury sports. Z=High performance.

5) Engine code. Z=Twincam (high performance), EFI, Turbo. F=Twincam, EFI (high performance). K=Twincam, EFI (economy).

6) Export destination (blank on JDM cars). W=Europe.

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COMPLETE CELICA CODES

Gen7

UK

VVT-i 140	manual	ZZT230R	BLFGHW
VVTL-i T-Sport GT 190	Manual	ZZT231R	BLFVFW

JDM

VVT-i 140	Manual	ZZT230	BLMGH
VVT-i 140	Automatic	ZZT230	BLPGH
VVTL-i 190	Manual	ZZT231	BLFVF
VVTL-i 190	Automatic	ZZT231	BLPVF

Gen6

UK

ST, LTD, SR	Manual	AT200R	BLMSKW
GT	Manual	ST202R	BLMGFW
GT-Four	Manual	ST205R	BLMVZW
Cabriolet	Manual	ST202R	BKMGFW

JDM

SS-I	Manual	ST202	BLMGK
SS-I	Automatic	ST202	BLPGK
SS-I 4WS	Manual	ST203	BLMGK
SS-I 4WS	Automatic	ST203	BLPGK
SS-II	Manual	ST202	BLMVF
SS-II	Automatic	ST202	BLPVF
SS-III	Manual	ST202	BLMZF
SS-III	Automatic	ST202	BLPZF
Cabriolet	Automatic	ST202C	BKPVF
GT-Four	Manual	ST205	BLMVZ

Gen5

UK

GT	Manual	ST182R	BLMGFW
GT	Automatic	ST182R	BLPGFW
GT-Four	Manual	ST185R	BLMVZG
Carlos Sainz	Manual	ST185R	BLMQZG

JDM

S-R	Manual	ST182	BLMSK
S-R	Automatic	ST182	BLPSK
Z-R	Manual	ST182	BLMGK
Z-R	Automatic	ST182	BLPGK
Z-R 4WS	Manual	ST183	BLMGK
Z-R 4WS	Automatic	ST183	BLPGK
GT-R	Manual	ST182	BLMVF
GT-R	Automatic	ST182	BLPVF
GT-R 4WS	Manual	ST183	BLMVF
GT-R 4WS	Automatic	ST183	BLPVF
Convertible 4WS	Manual	ST183C	BKMVF
Convertible 4WS	Automatic	ST183C	BKPVF
Convertible type G 4WS	Manual	ST183C	BKMVF(G)
GT-Four	Manual	ST185	BLMVZ
GT-Four A Type	Manual	ST185H	BLMVZ

Gen4

UK

GT	Manual	ST162R	BLMVFW
GT	Automatic	ST162R	BLPVFW
Cabriolet	Manual	ST162R	BKMVFW
GT-Four	Manual	ST165R	BLMVZG

Gen3

UK

ST	Coupe	Manual	RA61R	BCMSSW
ST	Coupe	Automatic	RA61R	BCPSSW
ST	Liftback	Manual	RA61R	BLMSSW
ST	Liftback	Automatic	RA61R	BLPSSW
Celica Supra	Liftback	Manual	MA61R	BLMQFW
Celica Supra	Liftback	Automatic	MA61R	BLPQFW
XT	Coupe	Manual	RA61R	BCMMSW
XT	Liftback	Manual	RA61R	BLMMSW
XT	Liftback	Automatic	RA61R	BLPMSW

Gen2

UK

ST	Coupe	Manual	TA40R	BCMSBW
ST	Liftback	Manual	RA40R	BLMSSW
XT	Liftback	Manual	RA40R	BLMMSW
XT	Liftback	Automatic	RA40R	BLHMSW
GT	Liftback	Manual	RA40R	BLMQGW

Gen1

Pre 1977 Toyota used a different system of codes.

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DATA

Model code data

1) [Model type]

A platform

A	Carina (-1982) RAV4 Supra (after 1993)
B	Celica Supra
C	Celica Camry
X	Cressida (seems to be a mistake made only in Australia)

E platform

E	Corolla
F	Trueno

S platform

A

Crown

T platform

A	Corona
B	Celica
C	Carina
T	Corona

X platform

A	Cressida assembled by Australian Motor Industries
D	Chaser
X	Cressida
Y	Cresta

W platform

A

MR2

Z platform

H

Soarer

2) Body style

C	Coupe
D	2 door sedan
E	4 door sedan
G	3 door hatch
H	5 door hatch
J	T bar roof, sports roof, aerocabin
K	Convertible
L	Liftback
P	People mover
S,T	Hardtop
U	4 door van without rear seats
W	4 door wagon
X	Cargo wagon
Y	Blind van (no side windows for cargo area)
Z	2 door wagon

3) Transmission

C	3 speed steering column mounted auto
S	4 speed steering column mounted auto
W	6 speed steering column mounted auto
Y	3 speed steering column mounted manual
J,B	4 speed steering column mounted manual
Q	5 speed steering column mounted manual
H	3 speed floor mounted auto/4 speed floor mounted auto (-1981)
G	4 speed floor mounted auto (-1981)
P	4 speed floor mounted auto (1981-)
A	5 speed floor mounted auto
T	6 speed floor mounted auto
K	4 speed floor mounted manual
M	5 speed floor mounted manual
F	6 speed floor mounted manual

4) Trim level

B	Base
R	Standard
D	Deluxe
N	Mid level (general)
M	Mid level (upgrade)
Y	Luxury (small car)
E	Luxury (non-luxury car)
S	Sports, normal performance
G	Higher grade (general)
V	Luxury sports
Z	High performance
Q	The highest grade (ultimate in luxury or performance)

5) Engine code

P	LPG
S	Single cam, single carb or Single cam, diesel
C	Single cam, single carb, emmission controls
B	Single cam, dual carb
E	Single cam, EFI
G	Twincam, dual carb
K	Twincam, EFI (economy)
F	Twincam, EFI (high performance)
T	Single cam, Turbo
Y	Twincam (economy), EFI, Turbo
Z	Twincam (high performance), EFI, Turbo
R	Twincam (high performance), EFI, Supercharged
X	Diesel, Turbo
J	Diesel, EFI, Turbo

6) Export destination (blank on JDM cars)

A	USA (also Canada until mid 1981) Australia if made by Australian Motor Industries
B	Australia if made by Australian Motor Industries
C	Sweden (also Switzerland from 1982 onwards)
G	General (sometimes also Europe)
K	Canada (used 'A' until mid 1981)
M	Philippines
N	South Africa
Q	Australia. 'A' or 'B' used if made by Australian Motor Industries.
V	Saudia Arabia
W	Europe

Colour/Trim/Axle/Transmission

4 codes for the; exterior paint, interior trim, axle & gearbox.

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Information taken from a variety of sources.

Special thanks to Wayne Stephenson and Matti Kalahati.