Toyota Caldina 2002-2007 used car review

Toyota’s Caldina offers station wagon practicality with the option of rally-bred turbocharged engines.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 3 out of 5 Drive , 4 out of 5 Value , 2.5 out of 5 Interior , 4 out of 5

Overall score , 3.4 out of 5

The good
  • Turbocharged performance
  • Comfortable sports seats
The not-so-good
  • Noticeable turbocharger lag
  • Hard ride can be uncomfortable
  • High fuel costs

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2004 Toyota Caldina GT-Four N-edition

Price

$7,400 to $14,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2-litre four-cylinder turbocharged, 191kW/324Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Six-star JNCAP (Driver)

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

10-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4510mm

Width

1740mm

Height

1445mm

Towing capacity

500kg (unbraked), 1200kg (braked)

Turning circle

11m

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