Third Generation (1986-1996)
Introduced in late 1986, the Kijang was offered as short wheelbase (KF40 series) and long wheelbase (KF50 series). The Standard Kijang had a 4 speed manual transmission, while the Super Kijang had a 5 speed manual and a better equipped interior. Introduced in this generation was Full Pressed Body Minivan built by companies appointed by Toyota.
Minor changes occurred in 1992. The Minivan now received a right-side rear door and adopted a new name, Toyota Original Body, instead of Full Pressed Body. In its creation process, it was pressed and used pointed welding. The trim levels for the Minivan were Standard, Deluxe, and Grand Extra, with emblems for short models being the SX, SSX, and SGX; and for the long ones the LX, LSX, and LGX. In 1994, the Kijang received a second facelift, including a new grille and the larger 1.8-litre (1,781 cc) 7K-C engine.
The Kijang was sold in India under the name of Qualis. The Qualis was based on the third-generation model, but came with the newer fourth-generation nose.
A version was built and sold in South Africa as the Toyota Venture, with the pick-up variant called the Toyota Stallion.
It was called as the Tamaraw FX in the Philippines when it was introduced in the early-90's. In the Philippines, the Tamaraw FX was available with the 1.8 litre 7K-C petrol engine, or the 2 litre 2C diesel. Power was 78 hp (58 kW) and 69 hp (51 kW) respectively, allowing for top speeds of 130 or 125 km/h (81 or 78 mph). Standard, DeLuxe and GL were the equipment levels offered.
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