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Toyota Mark X

The Toyota Mark X (Japanese: トヨタ・マークX, Hepburn: Toyota Māku X) is a mid-size car manufactured by Toyota between 2004 and 2019, and was primarily aimed at the Japanese market. The Mark X was introduced in 2004 and is the successor to the Mark II which was first introduced in 1968, and was known in the North American market as the Corona Mark II starting in 1972, and renamed the Cressida from 1977 to 1992. The "Mark X" is not pronounced "Mark Ten" but "Mark Ex", though the "Mark II" is "Mark Two". The Mark X is a continuation of the previous Mark II and its siblings, the sport-orientated Chaser, and the luxurious Cresta in one vehicle, repeating an approach previously attempted by the short-lived Verossa that used inline-six engines, whereas the Mark X uses V6 engines. The Mark X was previously sold as an alternative to the front-wheel drive Camry, which was once the largest new saloon at Corolla Store locations, for buyers who like the size of the Camry, but prefer a rear-wheel drive layout. Different engine sizes were offered to allow Japanese buyers to choose which annual road tax they were willing to pay; the larger engines offer higher levels of standard equipment and luxury features. Both the first and second generation Mark X were manufactured at the Motomachi plant in Japan. The Mark X was sold as the Reiz (Chinese: 锐志; pinyin: Ruìzhì) in China, which was produced by Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co. Ltd. It was produced until 2017. The Mark X was also officially imported to Indonesia in limited quantities between 2012 and 2013 to replace Australian-built Camrys as premium taxis. However, the plan was scrapped and the already imported units were instead sold to the general public.

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Predecessor: Toyota Verossa|Toyota Mark II

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First generation (X120; 2004)

Toyota unveiled the Mark X saloon in 2004 as the successor to the Mark II saloon which has been on the market since 1968. Instead of being based on a modified Supra chassis "A" series platform, the Mark X shares its platform with the Toyota "S" series platform used under the Crown and Lexus GS. The continuation of describing this vehicle as the "X" series is a reference to the first dedicated Mark II platform introduced in 1972. Major changes to the Mark series are the engine and footwork. Toyota discontinued the inline-six engines used in the Verossa which included the JZ series and the G series engines, and went to the newly developed GR series engine. Either the 158 kW (215 PS; 212 hp) 2.5 L (2,497 cc) 4GR-FSE or the 188 kW (256 PS; 252 hp) 3.0 L (2,995 cc) 3GR-FSE engine options were available. It was only available at Toyopet Store Japanese locations to position it as a top-level luxury car. The previous top-level car was the Toyota Celsior, which now assumed the more internationally known Lexus LS and was exclusive to Japanese Lexus dealerships. Both engines offer Dual VVT-i with D-4 direct injection. The rear-wheel-drive models have a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox as standard, and the iFour four-wheel drive models have a 5-speed automatic. No manual transmission options were offered. A first in its class is the rear bumper with an integrated exhaust outlet, which later moved to the corresponding model year Lexus LS series and the Crown. An LED lighting system is built into the headliner, running from front to rear, and also extends to the footwells, doors, gear lever, and key area. The lighting patterns and intensity of this system can be used to create different lighting schemes for different situations. Minor changes were made in 2006. Mirror-moun

Second generation (X130; 2009)

The second generation Mark X was released on 19 October 2009, followed by the Reiz in September 2010. Engine options are the 149 kW (200 hp; 203 PS) 2.5 L (2,497 cc) 4GR-FSE V6 and the 234 kW (314 hp; 318 PS) 3.5 L (3,456 cc) 2GR-FSE V6. Models available are Standard, Premium and Sports. Changes from the previous generation include the elimination of the exhaust outlet diffuser, 6-speed automatic transmission for All-Trac 4WD models and return to the hinge design boot instead of lift support. The Mark X received two facelifts in 2012 and 2016. The 2016 facelift received additional spot welding to strengthen the body. The vehicles also gained "Toyota Safety Sense" consisting of autonomous emergency braking, lane departure alert, automatic high beams and radar cruise control as standard. Models. ==== Standard ==== The Standard model is the entry-level variant. Available only with the 2.5 L engine, it is available in rear-wheel drive (250G, 250G "F package" and Relax Selection) and four-wheel drive (250G Four, 250G "F package") option. It has an ivory and black interior colour and the option of wood-grain panel colour. The base model "F Package" does not have switches on the steering wheel or door courtesy lamps. 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers are also standard on this most affordable model. The 250G and Relax Selection came with standard 16-inch alloy wheels, as well as smart entry and push button engine start system. Premium. This variant was initially available only with the 3.5 L engine as the Premium and Premium "L Package". The exterior differentiates itself from other grades by arranging the mall plated grille, trim specific side skirts and unique front bumper design. It also features a millimetre-wave radar system for cruise control and a pre-crash safety

Mark X ZiO

The Mark X ZiO MPV shares only a name with the Mark X saloon and is based on the smaller front-wheel drive New MC platform. == References ==

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Specifications

name: Toyota Mark X
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
aka: Toyota Reiz (China, 2005–2017)
Production: November 2004 – December 2019
Class: Mid-size car
Body style: 4-door saloon/sedan
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Platform: Toyota N platform
Predecessor: Toyota Mark II, Toyota Verossa
sp: uk

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Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2009_Toyota_Mark-X_01.jpgCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Mytho88 · retrieved 2026-10-01
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