1997 Model Year History

The following changes are made for the 1997 model year:

1. Model Line–UP
The VZN 180L–GKPZA model (2WD Limited V6) has been added.

2. 3RZ–FE Engine
The DIS (Direct Ignition System) has been adopted.

The DIS (Direct Ignition System) contributes to the powerful high output by providing a powerful spark to the engine. The ignition system is the same as in the 3RZ–FE engine of the ’97 Toyota Tacoma.

The engine control system has been partially changed.
The fuel injection system is changed from a 2–group type MFI system to a sequential multiport fuel injection type SFI system.

Instead of using the IDL signal input from the throttle position sensor, the ECM now uses the VTA signal to detect the completely closed state of the throttle valve.

A hot wire type mass air flow meter with a plastic housing is used for weight reduction. The mass air flow meter is the same as in the 3RZ–FE engine of the ’97 Toyota Tacoma.

3. Tire
P265/70R16 tires are provided as standard equipment on the 2WD Limited grade model, and as optional equipment on the other 2WD models.

4. Differential
Along with the availability of P265/70R16 tires as optional equipment on the 2WD model, the specification for the differential gear ratio of the 2WD model has been changed.

5. Brakes
The 2WD model that is equiped with P265/70R16 as optional equipment are provided with the same front and rear wheel brakes used on the 4WD model with P265/70R16 tires.

6. Cruise Control System
The control methods for the manual cancel function of the cruise control ECU have changed.