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Lexus RXApr 2003

Lexus RX

AUSTRALIA didn’t see the first-generation (1998) RX, which was essentially a 1997-2002 Toyota Camry with extensive revisions to the front-wheel drive platform and a completely new body and interior.The same applied to the Mk2 model that stormed Australia during 2003.It quickly asserted itself as a segment leader, and became Lexus’ most popular vehicle.Again Lexus pilfered the contemporary (’02-’06) Camry platform, but worked extremely hard to eliminate noise, vibration and harshness.The result was one of the quietest and comfortable SUVs for any money, backed by a soft ride and opulent luxury levels in the higher-grade Sports Luxury model – which also included high-tech features such as a reverse camera, electric tailgate door and satellite navigation.Yet even the entry-level Sport included stability control, an armada of airbags, anti-lock brakes, powered front seats and a sunroof.But the RX 300 is no driver’s car, despite possessing a smooth and powerful 172kW/328Nm 3.3-litre VVTi double overhead cam 24-valve V6 powerplant paired to a silky five-speed sequential automatic gearbox.

NCP10R Echo Hatch Series IIMar 2003

NCP10R Echo Hatch Series II

The only thing holding the Echo Hatch back in its early years was high pricing and low specification levels.Toyota addressed both with the very slightly facelifted Series II (look for the teardrop headlight effect in the bumper, along with new colours and revised trim).Air-con, a CD player and remote keyless entry were now included and the price dropped, but Toyota also quietly dropped the Safety Pack. When Australian NCAP crash testers got wind of this, it demoted the Echo to a two-star safety rating from three, so Toyota rectified this for the MY05 model year.The Echo’s diminutiveness and age started to also work against it in the face of newer and larger rivals from Ford (Fiesta), Mazda (2) and especially the Honda Jazz – while even the Hyundai Getz gave it a run for the money, particularly on the sales charts.Meanwhile the Echo Sedan’s styling makeover made it a more palatable proposition, but only just, while the five-door Echo Sportivo was dumped from the range.

120R Series PradoMar 2003

120R Series Prado

The second generation Prado, designed in Europe and built in Japan, was better than its popular mid-sized SUV predecessor in every way, boasting a bigger body, roomier and much more refined cabin, more car-like controls and significantly improved dynamics (steering, ride, handling, roadholding comfort and safety).To counteract its decision to retain the off-road benefiting separate ladder-frame chassis, Toyota implemented advanced electronic driver-aid technology like traction control, stability controls, anti-lock brakes and Hill-start assist in a package called DAT Driver-Assist Technology, for greater on-road dynamics as well as better off-road abilities.A longer wheelbase and stronger body also helped, as did new coil suspension (air-suspended in high-end versions), rack and pinion steering and a new torque-sensing centre differential.All models – GX, GXL, VX and Grande – include dual front airbags, full-time 4WD and eight seats.Engines are: 112kW/240Nm 2.7-litre DOHC 16V four-cylinder engine (GX-only, and discontinued in August ’04), mainstay 179kW/343Nm 4.0-litre DOHC 24V VVT-i (variable valve timing) V6 and 96kW/343Nm 3.0-litre SOHC 8V four-cylinder turbo-diesel.All were tied to five-speed manual or four-speed automatic gearboxes until September ’04, when a mild makeover saw the introduction of a new five-speed automatic and six-speed manual gearbox, for better fuel economy and improved driveability.Improved brakes, cruise control and audio were also incorporated.TOYOTA introduced an upgrade Prado in late 2006, headlined by a new turbo-diesel engine lifted directly from the HiLux utility, plus new six-speed manual and five-speed automatic transmissions.More powerful, more fuel efficient and with less emissions than the diesel it replaces, the Euro IV rated 3.0-litre common-rail direct-injection 1KD-FTV diesel offers 127kW at 3400rpm and a beefy 410Nm of peak torque between 1600rpm and 2800rpm.Minor trim and equipment upgrades rounded off the MY07 changes.

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