Compliance for the 2002+ ST246W (Gen 3) Caldina Sports wagon has just become available in Australia, a few short months after the second generation became available in August this year. The ST246W runs the same 3S-GTE 2.0L 4 cylinder DOHC turbo and 4WD platform as the previous generation.

Prestige Motorsports prices for the Caldina start at AU$20,000 for a 02/03 model with ~60,000kms. The 2006/2007 will set you back around $30,000. Considerable value for money for this great turbo family wagon.

[Source: Prestige Motorsport]

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As requested, here’s some information on the popular (mostly) JDM model Toyota turbo wagon known as the Caldina GT-T. Requests for more information can be directed to IJ directly, and we’ll do our best to find out accurately all specifications on any import/tuner car.

Note: The Caldina has just become available for import into Australia.

(1997-2002) Toyota Caldina 4WD GT-T Wagon

Model Designation: ST215W
Engine: Front mounted, 2.0L DOHC inline four cylinder turbocharged (single turbo). 16 valves (4 valves per cylinder). Model: 3S-GTE.
Power: 189.2 KW (257 HP) @ 6000.00 RPM
Torque: 324.1 NM (239 ft-lbs) @ 4500.00 RPM
Fuel Economy: Around 9L/100km
Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV): No
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Brakes (front/rear): Ventilated Disk/Disk
Transmission: 5 speed manual (Final Drive: 4.29)Weight: 1440 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH in mm): (Exterior) 4520 x 1720 x 1495, (Interior ) 1860 x 1475 x 1185

(2002-) Toyota Caldina 4WD GT-T Wagon

Model Designation: ST246W
Engine: Front mounted, 2.0L DOHC inline four cylinder turbocharged (single turbo). 16 valves (4 valves per cylinder). Model: 3S-GTE.
Power: 191.1 KW (257 HP) @ 6200.00 RPM
Torque: 323.1 NM (239 ft-lbs) @ 4400.00 RPM
Fuel Economy: Around 9.4L/100km
Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV): Yes
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Brakes (front/rear): Ventilated Disk/Disk
Transmission: 4 speed automatic (Super ECT)Weight: 1480 kg
Dimensions (LxWxH in mm): (Exterior) 4510 x 1740 x 1445, (Interior ) 1905 x 1455 x 1165

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The fellows at Prestige Motorsport inform us that the Toyota Caldina GT-T wagon, with model years 1997-2002 (ST215W and ST246W), is now available to be imported into Australia, though compliance is not yet available for the later model ST246W.

Two examples; the ST215W and ST246W models respectively, from Prestige Motorsport

The Toyota Caldina GT-T wagon is a serious piece of kit, sporting the 191KW 3S-GTE engine, a 4-wheel drive system like the Celica GT-Four, and either a 5 speed manual or tiptronic automatic transmission. Prestige Motorsport estimate prices to be around $10,000 and $20,000 complied, based on condition, mileage, model year etc.

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