Meet the Toyota Mark II: A Classic that Never Goes out of Fashion

The Toyota Mark II, introduced in 1968 as the Toyota Corona Mark II, evolved into a mid-size sedan in 1976, featuring the Toyota Chaser and sold as Toyota Cressida in export markets. Production ended in 2004 after 36 years. The Mark II, produced for 36 years, is a quick, responsive car with upscale cabins, powerful engines, and various transmissions. It's a versatile choice suitable for all ages and environments, making it a reliable and comfortable choice.

1st generation: (T60 & T70; 1968–1972)

The vehicle is available in four trims: Mark II Deluxe, Mark II 1900 Deluxe, and Mark II SL, with an exterior dimensions of 4320 mm x 1610 mm and 1405 mm, interior with 5 seats, and features A/C. The vehicle has various engines with varying capacities and fuel consumption, with manual transmission using SAE90 and automatic using ATF.

2nd generation: (X10, X20; 1972–1976)

The car features dual round headlights, chrome bumper, alloy or steel rims, and 14 colors. Available in sedan, wagon, and coupe, it features "Coke bottle styling" and features A/C, radio cassette player, and storage options. The vehicle has various engines with different fuel consumption and transmission oils, with manual transmission using SAE90 and automatic using ATF. The average fuel consumption is 8 km/L.

3rd generation: (X30, X40; 1976–1980)

The car has grown in size, boasting an upscale exterior with European styling. It features round headlights, a black grille, and a chrome bumper. The interior has 5 supportive seats, standard cloth upholstery, and storage options. It also has a tilting steering column, radio cassette player, automatic A/C, and map lights. The vehicle has various engines with varying capacities and fuel consumption, with manual transmission using SAE90 and automatic using ATF.

4th generation: (X60; 1980–1984)

The car, available in sedan, pillared sedan, and wagon versions, has grown in size by 140mm and width by 10mm. It features chrome accents, wing mirrors, and wind deflectors. The interior includes a double-din stereo, A/C, and digital controls. The average fuel consumption is 8.5 km/L, and manual and automatic transmissions use SAE90 or ATF oils.

5th generation: (X70; 1984–1988)

The car has a body-colored bumper, black grille, chrome trim, and rectangular headlights. It features 5-seat interior with electronic controlled A/C, CD player, power windows, and central locking. Storage options include glove box, door pockets, and center tray. The vehicle's average fuel consumption is 9 km/L with manual and automatic transmissions.

6th generation: (X80; 1988–1995)

The new model has a larger exterior with a curvy bumper, air vents, and chrome grille. It has 5 seats in a 2+3 configuration, a radio cassette player, automatic A/C, and digital instrument cluster. The car has various engine capacities and fuel consumption, with an average of 8 km/L. The transmission oil is SAE90 or similar, while the automatic uses ATF.

7th generation: (X90; 1992–1996)

The Mark II Baloon is a redesigned model with larger, curvier exterior features, including fog lights, larger headlights, body-colored door handles, wing mirrors, and a katana sword-like tail light. It comes with a 1.8L 4S 4-cylinder engine and an average fuel consumption of 10 km/L.

8th generation: (X100; 1996–2000)

The vehicle has undergone a complete redesign, featuring a boxy and curvy design. It comes with ABD and AWD options. The interior offers a spacious cabin with features like CD player, ashtray, lighter, and A/C. The vehicle have an average fuel consumption of 8 km/L

9th generation: (X110; 2000–2007)

The vehicle features a redesigned exterior with round headlights, grille, bumper, tail light design, and chrome boot handle. It has alloy wheels, body-colored wing mirrors, and All-Trac AWD. The interior has a spacious cabin with five seats and features like a rearview camera, CD player, AM/FM radio, navigation, and power windows. The average fuel consumption of these engines is 8.5 km/L,

Finally

The Mark II, a reliable and comfortable car, is still popular in the used market due to its large engines and available technology. Investing in a Mark II is a wise decision, as it offers fuel efficiency. You can now check the Toyota Mark II stocklist for more available and affordable models.