Toyota Mark X (2nd gen)

TRDcorolla · Postby **TRDcorolla** » November 2nd, 2009, 5:06 pm

Here in the U.S., if you want a rear-wheel drive sedan from Toyota, you'll have to buy a Lexus. That's not the case in Japan. There the motor buying public can opt for the Mark X, the second generation of which will be revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show this week. Based on the same rear-wheel-drive platform as our own Lexus GS, the new Mark X gets a redesigned exterior and interior, the latter of which also benefits from increased interior volume. Two engines will be available: a 2.5-liter V6 producing 203 horsepower and a new, larger 3.5-liter V6 reportedly producing a healthy 315 hp. Both models will come with a six-speed automatic transmission and paddle shifters, though only the 2.5-liter model is available with all-wheel-drive.

It's pretty snazzy looking, no? Compared to the Toyota-branded large sedans we have to choose from here in North America (*cough - Avalon - cough*), we'd say the new Mark X is an exciting proposition indeed. Think of it as Toyota's answer to the Chrysler 300C or now-defunct Pontiac G8, or even the FWD/AWD Taurus. But alas, the big T would rather you look to Lexus and buy a GS than they spend the time and money to offer the Mark X to Americans

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TRDcorolla · Postby **TRDcorolla** » November 2nd, 2009, 5:07 pm

Sports type (250G S package, 250G S package Relax Selection, 350S)

* Sporty feel enhanced through tinting of headlights and combination taillights and through spoilers on front and rear bumpers and trunk lid
* Interior features modern and robust black theme
* Paddle shifter gives feel of manual transmission

Premium type (Premium, Premium L package)

* Special plating on front grille, rocker moldings and front bumper enhance upscale image
* Steering wheel and shift knob ornamentation boast wood-grain finish
* Heated front seats effectively warm shoulders, lower back and legs
* Power Easy Access System slides driver's seat back and tilts steering wheel upward and forward, increasing ease of ingress and egress
* Refined velour-moquette seat covers are treated with mite-suppressing agent that also prevents static electricity, adding to passenger comfort

TRDcorolla · Postby **TRDcorolla** » November 2nd, 2009, 5:37 pm

TRDcorolla · Postby **TRDcorolla** » November 2nd, 2009, 5:40 pm

imho i dont like how it looks..its like a cheap rip off from teh lexus...the only good thing is that a certain tuning house who is affiliated with toyota is making there version...well thats the word i heard

Postby **eliteauto** » November 2nd, 2009, 6:02 pm

I like it I see the influence of the Mark II Grande in it, plus a lot of Lexus are based on Toyotas, the Lexus ES shares a lot with my Camry, the LC 200s TTTL offered me bear little difference from the Lexus LX, and I saw a lot of the Crown in the Lexus LS I was looking at

buzz · Postby **buzz** » November 2nd, 2009, 6:32 pm

nd a new, larger 3.5-liter V6 reportedly producing a healthy 315 hp. Both models will come with a six-speed automatic transmission and paddle shifters,

*squirt*

but i like the look of it :wink: