Toyota Corona Mark II (X60)

Toyota Corona Mark II/Toyota Mark II (X60). 1980–4 (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan, 4-door hardtop sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 1770 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV), 1972 cm³ petrol, 2188, 2446 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC), 1968 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC), 1988, 2563, 2759 cm³ (6 cyl. OHC). Large car from Toyota, slotting between mid-sized Corona and mainstay Crown flagship. Last Mark II to wear Corona tag; it disappeared during this generation. Exported as Toyota Cressida to North America, and differed mainly in grille—Japanese Cressida, and those exported to other countries, had a less formal front end. Plush, overstyled Japanese range for the most part, appealing primarily to home market, and was popular among taxi drivers wanting comfort.

Manufacturing location: Japan

Marque: Toyota | Model: Toyota Corona Mark II | Predecessor: Toyota Corona Mark II (X30) | Successor: Toyota Mark II (X70)

q.v. Toyota Cressida (X60), Toyota Cresta (X50), Toyota Chaser (X60)