Toyota Kijang First Generation 1977-1980
Manufacturer : Toyota
Productions : 1977-1980
Engine : 1.2 liter 3K engine – like the ones fitted in the Corolla
Transmission : 4 speed manual transmission.
Description : The prototype was displayed at 1975 Jakarta Fair, and production began in 1977. The first Kijang is a boxy little pick-up truck powered by 1.2 liter 3K engine matched to 4 speed manual transmission. The pick-up with rear body and roof was also produced. The Kijang Minibus was built by a local company.
First introduced on the 9th of June 1977. It was a boxy pickup truck with a half door, the window was made only from plastic and tarp canvas. The door hinge can be seen from the outside. The KF10 generation was using a 3K engine (like the ones fitted in the Corolla). It uses a 4 speed manual transmission.
This first generation Kijang was famous for being called “Kijang Buaya” (English: Crocodile Kijang) because the engine hood can be opened to the side of the car. This car sold 26,806 units until the 2nd generation Kijang was introduced.
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