Toyota Caldina Zone

 DETROIT – The editors at NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle pricing and information website based in Costa Mesa, California, have named the Saab 9-3 Aero SportCombi a “Top 5 Wagon”. An important contributor to the award was the availability of Saab’s “Cross-Wheel Drive” (XWD) system, new for the 2009 model year as standard equipment in the 9-3 Aero SportSedan and SportCombi and available on 2.0T models.

“When they say engineered from jets, they mean it,” said Don Christy, president and CEO of NADAguides.com. “The 2009 Saab 9-3 Aero SportCombi is a great looking wagon with a laundry list of standard equipment. In this category, this is something special.”

Developed in Sweden with Haldex of Stockholm, Saab’s “Cross-Wheel Drive” is a pre-emptive, active-on-demand system that is activated only when required, limiting the impact on fuel economy while giving the car a surefooted, dynamic feel that enthusiasts embrace. Saab’s Cross-Wheel Drive system is designed to optimize vehicle handling and stability in all driving conditions.

“True to its Scandinavian origins, Saab has built a large part of its reputation on excellent road manners under demanding driving conditions like rain, sleet and snow,” said Steve Shannon, executive director product and brand at Saab Automobile USA. “Our new Cross-Wheel Drive technology, which delivers unprecedented levels of driver involvement and dynamic chassis control, further illustrates Saab’s commitment to offering active safety in sporty, efficient and driver-focused vehicles.”

Saab Cross-Wheel Drive is a fully automatic, on-demand system capable of sending up to 100 percent of engine torque to the front or rear wheels whenever necessary. While offering drivers sure-footed handling in low-grip conditions, its sophisticated operation also adds a further sporty dimension to the driving experience in all road conditions.

This state-of-the-art, all-wheel drive system includes two innovative features: pre-emptive engagement of the rear wheels to optimize traction at take-off; and an electronically controlled rear limited-slip differential (eLSD) that allows variable torque transfer between the rear wheels. While the eLSD is standard on Aero models; it is not available on the 9-3 2.0T.

Saab is a division of General Motors Corporation. Saab Automobile USA is the importer and/or distributor of the Saab 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden. For the 2009 model year, Saab offers 7 different models that deliver 27 mpg or better according to EPA Highway fuel economy standards.
In addition to 4 years/50,000 miles bumper-to-bumper warranty, including roadside assistance and courtesy transportation, every new Saab comes with 3 years/36,000 miles no-charge scheduled maintenance plus standard OnStar and XM Satellite radio. Visit www.saabusa.com for more information.

Come and join us for the friendly futsal games between CCM and EPMC

Place: HTO de Futsal, USJ
Date: 19th December 2008 / Friday
Time: 9pm - 11pm (2 hrs)

For those missed MHI coverage, watch this.

Another great event by the Caldina Club Japan, Type24 Online Meeting Fuji Speedway run.

Lets see how its work, look kewl …lets see if any ccm members has similar DIY.

Thank you to our member Fay for sharing this useful info for those who want to buy caldina. The page is in Japanese, you might want to use translator to view it.

The original page : http://www.goo-net.com/car_info/mekiki/CALDINA/CALDINA_02.html

You can try Yahoo Babel Fish for english version.

Do you know that Caldina was used as First Rescue Operation (FRO) car in the 2003 AUTOBACS JGTC. This photo was taken at Fuji Circuit.

I bought this wonderful machine January this year after being poisoned by GT4-9494 which is also co founder of CCM. If you ask me what mod I have done on my Caldina, I would say nothing much.

I got almost everything I want in my 2003 white caldina, of course it is GT4 Nspec ! It comes with TRD Bodykits, TRD muffler, TRD Sportivo Spring and 18″ Rays Versus which I have changed to my all time favorites CE28.

Inside the cockpit, I just added apexi timer and bla…bla…not ready to disclose anything here.

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Effective midnight tonight, the new price for petrol per litre in Malaysia will be RM2.70, an increase by 78sen from the current RM1.92.  This means, if before this a full tank of caldina you can get at RM110,now you have to  pay extra 40%.

Our beloved PM also has announced a RM625 annual cash rebate per vehicle, for owners of private vehicles with engine capacities of up to 2,000cc. The issue now whether our caldina fall under this category ?

To all members/ new members,

The High committee would like to invite all to our 4th Official TT which has been arranged as follows ;

• Date : 27.06.08 Friday
• Time : 9pm
• Venue : Klang (The venue will Be Comfirmed)
• Host : Harvey 012-3093766 , JoeCaldino 019-2036361

The agenda for this TT as follows :

• Newbie Meet Up
• Newbie Registration
• Poison Time
• ChitChat & Tok Kok
• Annoucement of 1st Anniversary event

The details on check point etc will be announced in due course. Please Wear Official Polo T and make your ride has enough fuel.