Wednesday, December 17, 2008

TOYOTA KIJANG

Fourth generation Kijang was more powerful and refined from its predecessors. The Pick-up is coded 60-series. The Minibus, often known as Kijang Capsule is 70-series (short wheelbase), or 80-series (long wheelbase). Engine options are 1.8 liter gasoline and 2.4 liter diesel.
The fourth generation Kijang vehicles were generally released in two series of trims:
Long Series
LX: Standard (Without air conditioning, cassette tape player, power windows or other luxuries)
LSX: Standard Plus (Equipped with standard AC and cassette tape player)
LGX: Deluxe (Equipped with double blower AC, cassette tape/CD player, power windows and garnish)
Krista (long series only): Deluxe Sport Edition (same as LGX but available in only blue, red, black, silver or green color, and including sports kit.)
Short Series
SX: Standard (Without air conditioning, cassette tape player, power windows or other luxuries)
SSX: Standard Plus ((Equipped with standard AC and cassette tape player)
SGX: Deluxe (Equipped with doubleblower AC, cassette tape/CD player, power windows and garnish)
The Pick-up variant was offered with Standard Deck and Flat Deck.
Trim levels for the Minibus included SX, SSX, SGX (short), LX, LSX, LGX, and Krista (long). The short wheelbase and sporty Rangga was also offered for a short time.
In the year 2000, the Kijang got a new front end. The 2.0 liter engine was offered in the LGX and Krista models. Another minor change was given in 2002 with new grille, rear garnish, and some small changes with its features.
Fourth generation Kijang in Indonesia, had changed three times : a. First edition (1997 - early 2000) : The body's steel is thicker than 2nd edition. The window was still equipped with rubber-seal. b. Second edition (2000 - 2003) : Thinner body-steel was used to decrease production cost and therefore, the new model is sold as cheap as the 1st model. Uses compound sealant on front and back windows. c. Third edition (2003 - 2005) : LSX and LGX series and SGX for short series now equipped with suede doortrim (the older model uses carpet-like doortrim). The interior changed into full cream color (the older models' color is gray).

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