Toyota Mark II (X70/YX70/LX70/SX70/GX70G/GX71/MX71/YX72/MX72/MX73/YX76V/LX76V/YX78V). 1984–97 (prod. 645,594 sold in Japan). 4-door sedan, 4-door hardtop sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 1812, 1998 cm³ (I4 OHV), 1832, 1988 cm³ petrol, 2446 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC), 1988 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 2759 cm³ (I6 OHC), 2759 cm³ (I6 DOHC). More formal (a ‘Beautiful Orthodox’ theme) looks for fifth generation, with export Cressida looking identical to the home market sedan and wagon, while hardtop gained a slanted nose. On the home market, sedans tended to be bought by taxi fleets and driving schools, while the hardtop was aimed at private buyers. Twin-turbo from 1985. Mid-term changes 1986. Hardtop and sedan discontinued in 1988, while wagon continued to 1997.

Manufacturing location: Toyota City, Aichi, Japan

Marque: Toyota | Model: Toyota Mark II | Predecessors: Toyota Corona Mark II (X60), Toyota Cressida (X60) | Successors: Toyota Mark II (X80), Toyota Caldina (T190), Toyota Mark II Qualis

q.v. Toyota Cresta (X70), Toyota Chaser (X70)