Toyota Caldina GT-T Turbo 4WD

[Guest]

I thought I would drop this one in here, see what VR4 drivers think of them.

Let me know your thoughts?

Its a 2001 Facelift ST215W

Engine: 2.0L Turbo
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
BHP: 255
Weight: 1140 KG
Seats: 5
Year: 2001
Length: 4570 mm
Width: 1720 mm
Height: 1490 mm

 

[Peter_D]

Light weight car!

 

[bradc]

that does seem too light! I'd have beleived 13xxkg or 14xxkg.

I've been fortunate enough to compare my stock VR-4 with one on the track versus 3 other VR-4's. The VR-4's were hitting the speed limiter every single lap, the Caldina guys only ever hit it once! We were quite a bit quicker.

 

[Guest]

I prefer the newer shape, but not the price.
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-car...6+834+285+257&Make=TOYOTA&state_id=0&trecs=12

 

[Madhav]

Any performance stats on them?

 

[Madhav]

Answered my own question through google. Around 7 sec 0-100, we are definitely quicker.

http://www.autospeed.com/cms/A_2843/article.html

Btw the weight is definitely not 1140kg, think that was a typo as it's actually closer to 1410kg. Google around and see for yourself.

 

[Guest]

Sorry, My typo.

Curb Weight - 1470 kg

Also you I love the new shape but pricing is a little over the top.

 

[Guest]

Personally i think they are ugly as, i just cant seem to force myself to like them even though i like toyotas

 

[Kristian]

I drove an ST246 a few days ago, and I'm seriously hoping it was having problems holding boost for some reason, because it was S-L-O-W. Good looking car, but really laggy.

 

[dimi_108]

Caldina's are an interesting car. But they don't possess the same "street presence" as a VR-4. They definitely don’t look as mean as the VR-4’s either. Still a rare car though. They make the same ammount of power as a factory Lexus Sourer V8 or Lexus LS400 (256 hp/191 kW) but using the small 3S-GTE turbo 4 cyl.
I’ve only seen one once which was a dark green one parked on Market Street in Sydney.

A nice car for the school teacher who likes the odd weekend getaway.

 

[VR4Rocket]

Personally i think they are ugly as, i just cant seem to force myself to like them even though i like toyotas

I have to agree...no matter how many times I look at it it just does not get any better looking....the older model looked better as a mate of mine had one in NZ.

 

[Sydo]

A nice car for the school teacher who likes the odd weekend getaway.

No. That would be a Legnum.

 

[Guest]

In NZ the Toyota Caldina GT-t is a very popular seller.

Mind you Kiwis do like sheep to LOL!!

I am a Kiwi opps!!!

I have driven both and you guys are on the same page as me, VR4 has more punch!

 

[Mrk_VR4]

I have driven both too, and the Caldina just doesn't have as much puch as a VR4, especially down low. Up top it pulls a bit back though.

 

[Guest]

OK

Mitsubishi VR4 beats a Toyota Caldina GT-T

Handsdown

 

[Guest]

Its never going to "feel" fast as the VR4 will surely have a lot more torque ... And its never going to look good either as its a Corolla ...

 

[Requested]

I quite like these, look no where as agressive as a vr4 though. Better consumption I would think though

 

[matchtheclown]

They are kind of cute, I had a look at them when I was in early stages... then I found the VR-4...

 

[Guest]

Yeah Cute,

Thats it!!

LOL

 

[NickTee]

I bet a turbo upgrade would be easier on one of those though