Toyota Model Codes
Toyota Model Codes
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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. More detail
3) Transmission. M=5 speed floor mounted manual. P=4 speed floor mounted automatic. More detail
4) Trim level. S=Sports, normal performance. G=Higher grade. More detail
5) Engine code. EFI, Turbo. F=Twincam, EFI (high performance). K=Twincam, EFI (economy). More detail
6) Export destination (blank on JDM cars). W=Europe. More detail
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.
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.
Information taken from a variety of sources.
Special thanks to Wayne Stephenson and Matti Kalahati.
