Toyota Kijang - Fourth Generation (1997-2004)

Fourth Generation (1997-2004)

The new Kijang was more powerful and more refined than its predecessors. The Pick-up was coded 60-series. The Minivan, often known as Kijang Capsule, was either the 70-series (short wheelbase) or the 80-series (long wheelbase). Engine options were 1.8-litre non EFI gasoline, 2.0-litre EFI gasoline, 1.8-litre EFI gasoline and 2.4-litre diesel engine. The diesel-equipped Kijang was the favorite model in Indonesia, and it could achieve up to 14 kilometres on 1 litre of fuel, which was comparable to the Isuzu Panther (which gave the same rate of engine but with stiffer design). The design cues of this generation of the Kijang later appeared in the last revisions of the Philippines' Revo.

The fourth generation Kijang vehicles were generally released in two series of trims:

• Long Series
  • LX: Standard (Very basic model without air conditioning, cassette tape player, power windows, tachometer or other luxuries. An air conditioning unit could be added for Rp 950,000, approximately equivalent to US$90.) In Indonesia, the 1997 LX version has 4 speed manual transmission, but starting from the facelift model in 2000, the transmission has changed with 5 speed manual transmission.
  • LSX: Standard Plus (Equipped with standard AC. cassette tape player and tachometer)
  • 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; the Krista edition also included specially made doortrim.)

• Short Series
  • SX: Standard (Without air conditioning, cassette tape player, power windows, tachometer 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 Minivan included SX, SSX, SGX (short), LX, LSX, LGX and Krista (long). The short wheelbase and sporty Rangga was also offered for a short time, but this model was not successful in the market, with only a very few units sold.

In the year 2000, the Kijang got a new front end. The 2.0-litre engine was offered in the LGX and Krista models. Another minor change was given in 2003 with new grille, rear garnish, and some small changes with its features.

Fourth generation Kijang, in Indonesia, was changed three times: a. First edition (1997 - early 2000): The body's steel was thicker than 2nd edition. The window was still equipped with a rubber seal. It used 1.8-litre gasoline and 2.4 diesel. b. Second edition (2000–2003): Thinner body-steel was used to decrease production cost; therefore, the new model was sold as the same price as the 1st model. It used compound sealant for the rear window, while the front windscreen was still using rubber seals. The design of the front panel was slightly changed (mostly on the driver's side). For this model (and upwards) customers could choose which engine they wanted to use - the original (but renewed) 2.0-litre gasoline engine, a 2.4-litre diesel engine or the new 1.8-litre EFI engine. c. Third edition (2003–2005): LSX and LGX series and SGX for short series were now equipped with suede doortrim (the older model used carpet-like doortrim made from plastic). The interior changed into full beige color (the older models' color is mostly grey).