The Toyota Mark II was unveiled in 1968 as the Toyota Corona Mark II, a compact sedan slotted between the much smaller Toyota Corona and the much bigger and luxurious Toyota Crown. From 1976 (third generation), the Mark II grew in size and became a mid-size sedan. With this release, Toyota unveiled the Toyota Chaser, which was merely a Mark II but with a different front and rear end. Mark II was sold as Toyota Cressida in export markets from 1976 to 1992. The Mark II’s production ended in 2004 after 36 years and 9 generations.
Is the Toyota Mark 2 a good car?
The fact that the Toyota Mark II has been in production for 36 years speaks volumes. Throughout these years, this car has conquered many hearts. The Toyota Mark II is a nice car to drive, quick, exhilarating, and responsive. Its cabins have always looked upscale with premium finishing or comfortable and supportive seats.
Under the hood, the Mark II utilized several engines in the 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.5L, and 3.0L range as naturally aspirated or turbocharged I4 and I6 petrol, with diesel available in select markets. These engines are powerful, robust, reliable, and can accelerate quickly. The engines transfer power to the wheels via a 3-speed or 4-speed automatic and a 4-speed or 5-speed manual.
People have fond memories of the Mark II, as a result, they still sought them in the used market to rekindle the old memories.
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Recommended Audience
Over the years the Mark II has been used in different environments, in parts of Africa it has been used even in rural areas where the roads are unpaved and rough, and the Mark II proved its capabilities in conquering such roads, while in urban areas where roads are paved, and parking lots narrow, the Mark II felt at home. On long journeys, the Mark II is so stable and capable, that it creates memorable moments for friends or families.
The Mark II is a car suitable for people from all walks of life, and small families.
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1st generation: Toyota Corona Mark II (T60 & T70; 1968–1972)
Exterior
- Available in a 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon, and 2-door coupe.
- Its exterior dimensions in length, width, and height are 4320 mm x 1610 mm and 1405 mm.
- There are four available trims: Mark II Deluxe, Mark II 1900 Deluxe, and the high-end Mark II SL.
Interior
- 5 seats with front bucket seats for some trims.
- Storage options include a glovebox and a center tray.
- Features include A/C, an analog clock, a Medium Wave radio, and a three-spoke steering wheel.
Engine / Fuel Consumption
- Engine:
1.5L 2R, 1.6L 12R or 7R, 1.7L 6R, 1.8L 8R or 10R, and 2.0L 18R - Engine Capacity:
1490 cc, 1587 cc, 1591 cc, 1707 cc, 1858 cc, and 1968 cc. - Fuel Consumption
The average fuel consumption of these engines is 8 km/L - Transmission Oil
Manual transmission uses SAE90 or similar oils, while automatic uses ATF.
Price
| 1970 | US$ 20,940 |
| 1972 | US$ 19,650 |
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2nd generation: Toyota Mark II (X10, X20; 1972–1976)
Exterior
- Dual round headlights, chrome front bumper, alloy or steel rims with caps, and 14 different exterior colors.
- Available in a 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon, and 2-door coupe.
- It featured the trending “Coke bottle styling”, whereby the car’s side profile was wider at the wheel wells and narrow in the middle, like a Coke bottle viewed sideways.
Interior
- A front bench seat and column-mounted gear selector on lower trims
- 5-seats in a 2+3 configuration
- Features include A/C and radio cassette player.
- Storage options include a glovebox and a center tray.
Engine / Fuel Consumption
- Engine:
1.7L 6R, 1.8L 16R, and 2.0L 18R 4-cylinder, and 2.0L M, M-E, 2.3L 2M, and 2.6L 4M 6-cylinder. - Engine Capacity:
1707 cc, 1808 cc, 1968 cc, 1968 cc, 1988 cc, 1988 cc, 2253 cc, and 2563 cc - Fuel Consumption
These engines have an average fuel consumption of 8 km/L - Transmission Oil
Manual transmission uses SAE90 or similar oils, while the automatic uses ATF.
Price
| 1979 | US$ 14,770 – US$ 18,230 |
| 1980 | US$ 19,650 – US$ 21,850 |
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3rd generation: Toyota Mark II (X30, X40; 1976–1980)
Exterior
- It grew in size, its dimensions in length, width, and height are now 4530 mm x 1680 mm x 1415 mm.
- An upscale exterior with European styling cues. The front features round headlights, a black grille with chrome surroundings, and a chrome bumper with signal lights.
- Black side molding runs the length of the car on either side, and chrome side mirrors are fixed atop the front fenders.
Interior
- 5 cozy and supportive seats in a 2+3 configuration.
- Cloth upholstery is standard.
- Storage options include a glove box and a tray beneath it on the passenger side, door pockets, a deep center bin, and a center console tray.
- Features include a tilting steering column, radio cassette player, automatic A/C, and map lights.
Engine / Fuel Consumption
- Engine:
1.8L 3T-U, 16R, 2.0L 18R 4-cylinder and 2.0L M and 2.6L 4M 6-cylinder - Engine Capacity:
1707 cc, 1808 cc, 1968 cc, 1988 cc, and 2563 cc - Fuel Consumption:
These engines have an average fuel consumption of 8.5 km/L - Transmission Oil:
Manual transmission uses SAE90 or similar oils while the automatic uses ATF.
Price
| 1979 | US$ 14,770 – US$ 18,230 |
| 1980 | US$ 19,650 – US$ 21,850 |
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4th generation: Toyota Mark II (X60; 1980–1984)
Exterior
- Only available as a 4-door sedan, 4-door pillared sedan, and 5-door wagon
- Once again the car grew in size, with its length growing by 140 mm and length and width by 10 mm each.
- Chrome accents on the windscreen, wing mirrors, doors, side skirts, door handles, rectangular headlights with signal lights to their side, and wind deflectors on the doors.
Interior
- Features include a lighter, ashtray, rear hand rest, a double-din stereo, A/C, power windows and mirrors, central locking, digital speedometer and tachometer, digital clock, and driver audio controls.
- Storage options include a dip bin, a glove box, door pockets, and jacket seat pockets
Engine / Fuel Consumption
- Engine:
1.8L 13T, 1S-U, 2.0L 18R-G, and 21R 4-cylinder and 1G-EU, 1G-GEU DOHC, M-TEU turbo, and 2.6L 5M-E/5M-GE 6-cylinder - Engine Capacity:
1770 cc, 1832 cc, 1968 cc, 1972 cc, 1988 cc, and 2759 cc - Fuel Consumption:
The average fuel consumption of these engines is 8.5 km/L - Transmission Oil:
Manual transmission uses SAE90 or similar oils, while automatic uses ATF.
Price
| 1982 | US$10,640 – US$ 16,7 |
| 1984 | US$ 12,330 |
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5th generation Toyota Mark II (X70; 1984–1988)
Exterior
- The face features a body-colored bumper with a black stripe, a small grille with fog lights, and chrome trim, and rectangular headlights.
- On the sides, a black rubber strip runs the length of the car, and wing mirrors are now placed on the doors.
Interior
- 5 comfortable and supportive seats
- Features include electronically controlled A/C, CD and cassette player, power windows, and central locking.
- Storage options include a glove box, door pockets, jacket seat pockets, a deep center bin, and a center tray.
Engine / Fuel Consumption
- Engine:
1.8L 2Y, 1S, 2.0L and 3Y 4-cylinder, 2.0L 1G-E, 1G-GE DOHC, M-TE turbo, 1G-GTE twin turbo, 2.8L 5M-E, and 5M-GE DOHC 6-cylinder. - Engine Capacity:
1812 cc, 1832 cc, 1998 cc, 1988 cc, and 2759 cc - Fuel Consumption:
These engines have an average fuel consumption of 9 km/L - Transmission Oil
Manual transmission uses SAE90 or similar oils, while automatic uses ATF.
Price
| 1987 | US$ 5,340 – US$ 14,580 |
| 1988 | US$ 9,440 – US$ 24,530 |
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6th generation: Toyota Mark II (X80; 1988–1995)
Exterior
- This model is larger than the previous one. Its dimensions in length, width, and height in mm are 4650 x 1690 x 1415 respectively.
- The car is now curvier unlike its previous boxy shape
- Its facial features a curvy bumper with signal lights, and air vents, a small chrome grille with a crown logo, and a head- and fog-light enclosure flanked by parking lights. At the rear, there’s a pair of large tail lights; on the sides, there are body-colored wing mirrors and chrome door handles.
Interior
- 5 seats in a 2+3 configuration. The seats are cozy, comfortable, and supportive.
- Storage options include a glove box, door pockets, a deep center bin with a sliding cover, front seat jacket pockets, and a center tray.
- Features include a radio cassette player, automatic A/C, and digital instrument cluster.
Engine / Fuel Consumption
- Engine:
1.8L 4S and 2.4L 22R 4-cylinder, 2.0L 1G-FE, 1G-GE, 1G-GZE, 1G-GTE, 2.5L 1JZ-GE, 1JZ-GTE turbo, 2.8L 5M-E, and 3.0L 7M-GE. - Engine Capacity
1838 cc, 2366 cc, 1988 cc, 2492 cc, 2759 cc, 2954 cc - Fuel Consumption
These engines have an average fuel consumption of 8 km/L - Transmission Oil
Manual transmission uses SAE90 or similar oils, while automatic uses ATF.
Price
| 1990 | US$ 4,510 – US$ 24,370 |
| 1995 | US$ 3,880 – US$ 28,670 |
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7th generation: Toyota Mark II (X90; 1992–1996)
Exterior
- A newly redesigned model, much bigger, curvier with some markets nicknaming it “Mark II Baloon”
- Fog lights were relocated to the bumper, headlights were much bigger, body-colored door handles and wing mirrors, and a katana sword-like tail light running from one end to the other.
- Sunroof optional
Interior
Engine / Fuel Consumption
- Engine:
1.8L 4S 4-cylinder and 2.0L 1G, 2.5L 1JZ-GE, 1JZ-GTE, 3.0L 2JZ-GE 6-cylinder - Engine Capacity:
1838 cc, 1988 cc, 2492 cc, and 2997 cc - Fuel Consumption
These engines have an average fuel consumption of 10 km/L - Transmission Oil
Manual transmission uses SAE90 or similar oils, while automatic uses ATF.
Price
| 1993 | US$ 5,180 – US$21,620 |
| 1996 | US$ 4,930 – US$ 39,020 |
8th generation: Toyota Mark II (X100; 1996–2000)
Exterior
- The body was fully redesigned, growing in length, width, and height by a few mm, but the wheelbase remained the same.
- A mixture of boxy and curvy design
- ABS is standard, and AWD is available.
Interior
- Spacious and upscale cabin
- More leg, shoulder, knee, and foot room
- Features include CD and cassette player, ashtray and lighter, and A/C.
- Storage options include large door pockets, two separate center bins, a center tray, jacket pockets, and a glove box.
Engine / Fuel Consumption
- Engine
2.0L 1G, 2.5L 1JZ-GE, 1JZ-GTE turbocharged, and 3.0L 2JZ 6-cylinder - Engine Capacity
1988 cc, 2492 cc, and 2997 cc - Fuel Consumption
These engines have an average fuel consumption of 8 km/L - Transmission Oil
The manual transmission uses SAE90 or similar oils, while the automatic uses ATF.
Price
| 1996 | US$ 4,930 – US$ 39,020 |
| 2000 | US$ 3,810 – US$ 31,840 |
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9th generation: Toyota Mark II (X110; 2000–2007)
Exterior
- Newly redesigned body
- The face features new round headlights in a trapezoidal enclosure, a grille, a large front and rear bumper, and at the rear, there’s a new tail light design and a chrome boot handle.
- Alloy wheels, body-colored wing mirrors, and All-Trac AWD
Interior
- Spacious cabin
- Five large, cozy, and supportive seats
- Plenty of head, shoulder, knee, and foot room
- Features include a rearview camera, CD and MiniDisc player, AM/FM radio, navigation, digital clock, Navi AI-shift, and power windows and mirrors.
Engine / Fuel Consumption
- Engine:
2.0L 1G-FE, 2.5L 1JZ-GE, 1JZ-FSE, 1JZ-GTE turbo 6-cylinder engines - Engine Capacity
1988 cc and 2492 cc - Fuel Consumption
The average fuel consumption of these engines is 8.5 km/L - Transmission Oil
The manual transmission uses SAE90 or similar oils, while the automatic uses ATF.
Price
| 2001 | US$ 1,010 – US$ 24,230 |
| 2004 | US$ 2,020 – US$ 27,260 |
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Is the Toyota Mark 2 the same as the Chaser?
The Toyota Mark II is not the same as the Toyota Chaser, although they resemble each other to a larger extent.
The Toyota Chaser was unveiled in 1977, when the third generation Mark II was released. Its release aimed to create a sportier version of the Mark II, and a competitor to the Nissan Skyline sedan.
The first-generation Chaser was simply a Mark II with a slightly different front and rear end, and it was more of a performance version of the Mark II. Later model’s styling moved further away from the Mark II and often had much larger engines.
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Writer’s Perspective
The Mark II has been produced for many years and managed to retain a bunch of loyal, and cult followers. Most of the earlier models are now sought after collectors items with their prices rising with time.
I personally am an avid enthusiast of the third generation model. It’s so classic and triggers nostalgia! I would love to have one in my collection, especially the ones that are currently in stock at BE FORWARD.
If you have never come across the Mark II, just check them out, and you’ll surely concur with me that they are indeed gems.
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Final Verdict
I have seen the Mark II on the road for many years. I still see them even now, and people are still buying them on the used market due to their reputation as reliable, dependable, and comfortable cars. The only part that the Mark II is ticking the box is in fuel efficiency, and this is understandable due to it featuring mostly large engines, and the available technology when they were released. If this is not an issue to you, then investing your hard-earned cash on a Mark II is a wise decision, and you’ll never regret it.
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