Toyota Caldina
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Toyota Caldina
I was looking at some non-US Toyota cars and noticed the Toyota Caldina
3S-GTE (made since 1998)
2.0L turbocharged
260@6000 239@4400 awd 4spd auto
3260lbs (Im assuming no A/C)
It looks like a Matrix but is actually based on the Avensis platform, which also serves as the Scion tC's platform.
The Matrix/Vibe are actually part of the Corolla family.
It's sold in Japan so it should pass US emmissions. Im thinking shouldnt Toyota sell a rwd 5spd version, in the Scion tC??
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Toyota will introduce the Lexus line to the Japanese market in the very near future. This shows Toyota's commitment to bring a new level of luxury within their own domestic market without sacrificing their own identity.
It's quite funny how you guys are wishing that Toyota will bring this model and that model to the US, while the good folks down in Japan are clambering to remove all their "toyota" badges and slap on the much-heralded "Lexus" logo.
The grass IS always greener on the other side, eh?
It's quite funny how you guys are wishing that Toyota will bring this model and that model to the US, while the good folks down in Japan are clambering to remove all their "toyota" badges and slap on the much-heralded "Lexus" logo.
The grass IS always greener on the other side, eh?
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Kinda makes you wonder who the heck they're surveying in those research studies on what Americans want. I don't know about you but I can't think of too many people who'd prefer a front-wheel-drive minivan/box/truck/car-hybrid over a rear-wheel-drive ultra-modern and ultra-efficient sedan/wagon.
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Originally posted by Richie
I really like that caldina.
Looks very practical.
Why don't they sell that outside of Japan?!
I really like that caldina.
Looks very practical.
Why don't they sell that outside of Japan?!
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Originally posted by jtanoyo1
Toyota will introduce the Lexus line to the Japanese market in the very near future. This shows Toyota's commitment to bring a new level of luxury within their own domestic market without sacrificing their own identity.
It's quite funny how you guys are wishing that Toyota will bring this model and that model to the US, while the good folks down in Japan are clambering to remove all their "toyota" badges and slap on the much-heralded "Lexus" logo.
The grass IS always greener on the other side, eh?
Toyota will introduce the Lexus line to the Japanese market in the very near future. This shows Toyota's commitment to bring a new level of luxury within their own domestic market without sacrificing their own identity.
It's quite funny how you guys are wishing that Toyota will bring this model and that model to the US, while the good folks down in Japan are clambering to remove all their "toyota" badges and slap on the much-heralded "Lexus" logo.
The grass IS always greener on the other side, eh?
that what i was talking with my friend today. ppl in japan remove their toyota emblems and put lexus
ppl in US debadges their lexus/acura and put toyota/honda on it
oh here is the funny one " those who put lexus emblem on scion xA and xB" haha
it's not a joke, i've seen so many
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Originally posted by ISinnXL
[B]i want caldina and mark II here in US
I WANT IT NOW!! i had 3S-GT engine before and loved it
[B]i want caldina and mark II here in US
I WANT IT NOW!! i had 3S-GT engine before and loved it
I'm guessing judging from the transversly mounted motor, it can either be awd or fwd. Dont think rwd is possible, but hey it's still all good.
