Toyota Bids Farewell To A Sedan It's Been Selling Since 1968

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[SIZE=6]Sold in the US in the '70s, '80s, and early '90s, the Mark II/Mark X has become an institution in its native Japan.[/SIZE]
Toyota is waving goodbye to a nameplate they’ve had for over fifty years – and there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of it. At the end of this year, Toyota will discontinue their Mark X model, according to their Japanese press site.
The Mark X started out in 1968 as the Mark II, with a name change to Mark X in 2004. While the name has changed, the basic principle of the car hasn’t. It has always been a luxurious rear wheel drive sedan with good performance for its class.

Think of it as something like a Japanese BMW – or a Lexus. In Japan, it’s positioned as an alternative to the Toyota Camryaimed at buyers who prefer a rear wheel drive car, with the option of all wheel drive.

While this may be seen as the end of an era, Toyota is perhaps more committed to rear wheel drive than ever. Their ever-expanding sports car lineup will soon include three rear wheel drive models.

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https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/zo9OE/s3/toyota-mark-x-250s-final-edition.jpgToyota Mark X 250S Final Edition
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While Americans are likely unfamiliar with the name, they might be familiar with the car itself. That’s because, starting in 1969, it was sold here as the Corona. When the body style changed a second time in 1977, so did the name – it became the Cressida, and was subsequently sold here until 1992. Both cars have a dedicated fanbase among fans of nostalgic Japanese cars in the United States.

To mark the end of an era, Toyota will sell a limited edition Mark X 250S Final Edition in Japan. The Final Edition will come equipped with 18 inch aluminum wheels, dark chrome plated front bumper trim, and a red and black interior finished in alcantara and leather.

The Mark X 250S Final Edition will come in three colors: White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Metallic, and Precious Black Pearl. The Final Edition is available in both rear wheel drive and all wheel drive versions.

Shitty post … sahii mark x ya 2006-2007 mtu anuziwa 500k. Nani atabuy mark x ya 4-5m huku kenya

Why don’t people want the Mark X?

Now I understand the difficulty in maintaining this mark x. It is formally the mark II Kumbe!

This car has big engine (not less than 2400) so it’s a real guzzler

Ground clearance, weak front bumper, guzzles fuel if you have a heavy foot finally every one can afford it now haina heshima yeyote

Valid points capped with this invalid one.

A mark x doesnt command respect kwa streets, i have owned on back in 2016 when it was the car to own. Ask yourself why people are buying vitz and all kinds of dudus at more than 1 million yet mark x safi unapata hata na 500k

Sasa spare parts zitakuwa na shida kubwa mno

Are they going to replace this with another or just leave the camry? I am pretty sure they wont discontinue the camry. It sells too well in the US

Mark x Ni gari safi Sana,gari ya starter billionaire

Because Kenyans don’t have taste, are not gear heads and buy cars to move from point A to point B and for social status…It is why the 1500cc is more expensive than a BMW 320i…motoring wise, we are just a bunch of sheep, if your friend buys a Premio aieke instagram, a good number of his colleagues will predictably have the same car. Personally I would rather have the Mark X, fuel economy be damned than this overpriced thief magnets