Toyota Cresta (X70). 1984–8 (prod. 311,583 sold). 4-door hardtop sedan. F/R, 1812, 1998 cm³ LPG, 1998 cm³ petrol (I4 OHV), 1832 cm³ petrol, 2446 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC), 1988 cm³ (I6 OHC), 1988 cm³ (I6 DOHC). Smooth looks of X50 generation gave way to boxy, awkward hardtop related to the Mark II, but with added luxury inside, and surprisingly successful as buyers flocked to premium sedans. Lent its grille to US-export versions of the Cressida. Twin-turbo from October 1985. Minor mid-term changes 1986.

Manufacturing location: Susono, Shizuoka, Japan

Marque: Toyota | Model: Toyota Cresta | Predecessor: Toyota Cresta (X50) | Successor: Toyota Cresta (X80)

q.v. Toyota Mark II (X70), Toyota Chaser (X70)