Did You Remember Toyota Kijang ?

Automotive / Car - Who does not know the Toyota Kijang. Four-wheel began production in 1977 with a simple concept commercial vehicle. But now, Toyota has evolved gradually and has been a dream car for Indonesian families.

Any change of the model car Toyota Kijang until now? Enjoy this reviews following the 3 initial generation of Toyota Kijang;

First generation known as the Toyota Kijang Buaya

Toyota first introduced on June 9, 1977 which is present in the form of a pick up. Until his journey taking in 1981, this variant successfully sold up to 26 806 units. Subsequently, in the same year a new generation which is the second series Kijang introduced.

The first generation is better known as Kijang Buaya. The nickname came out when the hood is opened similar to a crocodile (buaya) that was opening his mouth. Unique to this car that is on the door is not equipped with glass windows, but only covered with a plastic tarp. The first series uses a 1.2-liter engine 3K collaborated with a 4-speed manual transmission.

Second generation known as the Toyota Kijang Doyok

Four years ago Toyota re-birth of the second generation of the Toyota Kijang, which Kijang Doyok in September 1981. The car inexplicably called Kijang Doyok. supposedly giving the name because the box shape and skinny like a figure Doyok in one of the newspapers. The second generation is still shaped pick-up, but has a body that is more subtle and has been fitted window in the door. the machine used was changed to 5k 1,500 cc to give a better performance.

Machines used to change using the 1.3 liter 4K then helped developed back in 1985 to be 1.5 liter 5K. At that time, provided only a 4-speed manual transmission.

In addition, in the second generation, but he also had time to get a new facelift or facial changes were just a little transformation in the frame grille and headlights.

Third Generation called the Toyota Kijang Super

Entering the third generation, he was introduced in 1986 with the short wheelbase models (KF40 series) and long wheelbase (KF50 series). The series was then elaborated as Kijang Standard and Super.

for machines, Super Kijang still uses the same 5k engine as Kijang Doyok. the difference in the Super Kijang machine is equipped with Advanced Super Response Engine to improve the supply of fuel so that the maximum power increased from 61 ps to 63 ps.

In addition to the wheelbase, the differences are both located on the transmission speed that he uses. For Super Kijang version utilizes a 5-speed manual, while the Standard version Kijang wearing 4-speed manual transmission.

In addition, the start of the third generation, Toyota has begun developing a system of Full Pressed Body in collaboration with some of the company's selection of Toyota. From the results of this cooperation, born of a series of brand-new Toyota Kijang models.

Some of the names of the full-pressed body :

    Toyota Original Body
    Standard (SX / KF42 & LX / KF52)
    Deluxe (SSX / KF42 & LSX / KF52)
    Grand Extra (SGX / KF42 & LGX, KF52)
    Kijang Rover (SGX-based models, KF42)
    Males Kijang (LGX-based models, KF52)
    Kijang Kencana (KF42 / KF52)

Okey, for the third-generation Toyota Kijang is first yes, the next generation will be written in the next issue.