190 / T Sport

[110jto]

whats the difference between a vvtli 190 (badged as a vvti 190) or a t sport?

seen lots of t sports,looks same as my vvti190 to look at

there must be some difference? ta

110jto

[Scarlett Arrow]

As regards visual differences, the T Sport has 17" 8 spoke Rims, two tone Grey Leather and a rear Spoiler. Exact spec. differences are more difficult as they changed when the T Sport was face lifted in Autumn 2002.

[nordberg]

Originally there was a VVTLi 190 and a VVTLi T Sport. Mechanically identical but the T Sport had nicer 17in alloys and two-tone leather interior. Also Climate Control was standard on the UK T Sport whereas some early 190s had standard A/C. There's a fair few imported 190s kicking about which don't have the same spec as the UK cars - mainly paint colour and equipment differences.

After the late facelift the 190 tag was dropped and the amalgamated the two in to the Celica T Sport. Generally the fit and finish was much improved and the interior plastics were a lot better.

If you can afford the post-facelift definitely go for that over the earlier cars.

[110jto]

Originally there was a VVTLi 190 and a VVTLi T Sport. Mechanically identical but the T Sport had nicer 17in alloys and two-tone leather interior. Also Climate Control was standard on the UK T Sport whereas some early 190s had standard A/C. There's a fair few imported 190s kicking about which don't have the same spec as the UK cars - mainly paint colour and equipment differences.

After the late facelift the 190 tag was dropped and the amalgamated the two in to the Celica T Sport. Generally the fit and finish was much improved and the interior plastics were a lot better.

If you can afford the post-facelift definitely go for that over the earlier cars.

hi

i have the 2001 vvtli 190,with climate control but monotone black leather,in blue met.

great car,but agree about some of the plasticky issues people say,but im well chuffed

could do with traction control though,just want to get the performance back