The third generation was introduced on 2 August 1999 and was scheduled to be replaced by the Autumn of 2006. It received a minor face lift in 2003. The 3.0 L engine's power was increased to , and the 3.5 L engine was given petrol direct injection, increasing power to in the Japanese market (export versions kept the standard EFI engine, now with . The 2.8 L Diesel was retained only for developing markets, and was replaced by a new 16-valve direct injection engine, with 3.2 L and .