toyota caldina, 3rd generation

(2002-2007)

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.

Caldina GT-Four is also widely available as reconditioned grey-import cars in Malaysia.

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.

Third generation

2002 Toyota Caldina GT-Four (early model)

2005 Toyota Caldina ZT (later model)

toyota caldina, 2nd generation

Sharing a platform with Toyota Allion and Toyota Premio, the Caldina is the Japanese version of Toyota Avensis wagon.

The 4WD models are coded ST215, and are offered as Active Sports GT with the 3S-GE engine. The top of the line GT-T came with the turbocharged 260 PS (256 hp/191 kW) 4th generation 3S-GTE engine, and included an all-wheel drive system similar to the Toyota Celica GT-Four.The GT-T also came with optional electronic stability control(VSC). Weighing 1470kg, the Caldina GT-T offers similar performance to a Subaru WRX wagon achieving 0–100km/h in 7 seconds. A refresh was given in 2000 with new bumpers and lamps with a refreshed interior.

Engines for lesser models are the 1.8 L 7A-FE, the 2.0 L gasoline 3S-FE, and the 2.2 L diesel 3C-TE.

Second generation 1997 Toyota Caldina 2.0G (earlier model)
Manufacturer Toyota
Also called Toyota Avensis
Production 1997–2002
Body style(s) 5-door wagon
Layout FF layout, four-wheel drive
Engine(s) 1.8 L 7A-FE I4
2.0 L 3S-FE I4
2.0 L 3S-GE I4
2.0 L 3S-GTE I4 Turbo
2.0 L 2C-T I4 Turbodiesel
2.2 L 3C-TE I4 Turbodiesel

2000 Toyota Caldina GT-T (later model)


2000 Toyota Caldina 2.0E (later model)

my first review...caldina 1st generation

1st generation (1992-1997)

First generation

Manufacturer Toyota
Also called Toyota Carina E
Toyota Corona
Production 1992–1997
Predecessor Toyota Corona
Body style(s) 5-door wagon
5-door van
Layout FF layout, four-wheel drive
Engine(s) 1.5 L 5E-FE I4
1.8 L 4S-FE I4
1.8 L 7A-FE I4
2.0 L 3S-FE I4
2.0 L 3S-GE I4
2.0 L 2C I4 diesel
2.0 L 2C-T I4 Turbodiesel
2.2 L 3C-E I4 diesel

The original Toyota Caldina was the 5-door wagon or commercial van version of the four-door sedan Toyota Corona in Japan. The wagon has independent strut rear suspension while the commercial wagon has semi-independent leaf springs.