In 1993, Tercel jumped the gun on the '93 model year by providing late '92 models with standard driver-side airbags and optional antilock brakes.

The new airbag brings height-adjustable front shoulder-belt anchors to all 4-doors and a 3-point manual driver's harness to all models. The front passengers still get a manual lap belt and separate "automatic" shoulder belt. Also new for '93 are a redesigned grille, 4-spoke steering wheel, and headlamps-on warning buzzer.

in 1994, Only minor changes are made to the '94 Tercel models.