Toyota Caldina

[duglet]

I have been seeing a few off these cars going around...

They actually look like the new 3MPS.

Today i was at sunnybank and actually got to see one stationary.

To my eyes...i found they were a toyota.

Now i thought toyota didnt have sporty cars anymore....

I was WRONG.

3rd generation (2002-2007)Toyota Caldina GT-Four

2002 Toyota Caldina GT-Four

The all-new Caldina of September 2002 is a pure sports wagon, and does not share body panels with Allion, Premio, and Avensis. Engines for the Caldina are 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE, 2.0 L 1AZ-FSE, or 2.0 L turbo 3S-GTE. Trim levels are 1.8 X, 1.8 Z, 2.0 Z, 2.0 ZT, and 2.0 GT-Four (the later is coded ST246). There is also a MKII Model years 2005-2007 with Minor refresh was given to them. All models have automatic transmission and the GT-Four only comes in tiptronic transmission. They all also have an electronic handbrake system. With the discontinuation of Celica, the Caldina was one of sportiest Toyota models sold in Japan.

Production of the 3rd generation Caldina ended in 2007. That was also the end for both the 3S-GTE engine and the "GT-Four" moniker in Toyota's lineup.

As a tribute to Toyota motor sport development guru and the creator of the first GT-Four, Hiromu Naruse, a Special edition Caldina GT-Four was produced. The Caldina GT-Four “N” edition. (N for Naruse). This model was equipped with Several Performance enhancements specified by Hiromu Naruse. - Improved shocks and altered spring ratings - Front suspension strut brace - Torsen rear LSD - Recaro front seats and interior trim.

191 kW (256 hp) @6200 rpm
324 Nm (239 ft·lbf) @4400 rpm

[Nirvandan]

Put the bumper smiley and they could as well call it TPS

[DISIMS3]

Put the bumper smiley and they could as well call it tps

[LYNCHY]

Hmmmm.....not the best looking car but it might have some toe to it

[nissanman]

Have seen a few of the older ones going around. None of these newer ones though.
Look ok, wonder what the power to wieght is for a GT FOUR... research time

[rfzd]

Not pretty. But unique at least....

[Mr Nasa]

Put the bumper smiley and they could as well call it TPS

great minds think alike! its yuck!!

[BradstaMS]

Probably doesnt look pretty because its a family car..

[Nirvandan]

Probably doesnt look pretty because its a family car..

family has nothing to do with it, here its a family car and a pretty good looking too, even more so in the flesh.

[Team Green]

Toyota

and the blue thing above