In August 2012, Toyota officially announced the release of the updated second generation Toyota Mark X sedan of the 2013 model year. Restyling is timely - the 2nd generation Toyota Mark X model appeared on the market in 2009. In the press, along with general information about the new product, the first photos and videos of the updated sedan were distributed.

At home, the cost of the updated Toyota Mark X 2013-2014 varies from 2,440,000 yen for a car with an initial 203-horsepower engine and front-wheel drive (basic equipment) to 3,900,000 yen for the most packaged sedan with a 318 horsepower engine. In Russia price Toyota Mark X produced in 2013 with a 2.5-liter engine and rear-wheel drive with delivery (sale in Moscow) will amount to at least 1.4 million rubles. The car owner is offered to buy a new car, but with a mileage of 3-5 thousand km on the roads of Japan.

This model is very popular among motorists both in their homeland and in other countries of the East - China, Taiwan, as well as the eastern regions of Russia. The very first Mark 10 was released in 2004, replacing the legendary Toyota Mark II. Five years later, in 2009, the company released the second generation of the sedan.

In order to get a complete and most realistic idea of ​​the Toyota Mark X 2013-2014, (especially for motorists in the western regions of Russia), it should be noted that this model belongs to the European class E and is based on a platform with rear-wheel drive (as an option, a full drive unit). This trolley is used in the widespread on the Russian market.

• So, let's start with the external dimensions of the body of the Toyota Mark X model: length is 4750 mm, width is 1795 mm, height is 1445 mm, wheelbase is 2850 mm. Ground clearance (clearance) depends on the type of drive, for a rear-wheel drive car (2WD) - 155 mm, for a sedan with an all-wheel drive transmission (4WD) - 150 mm.
• When assembling on the conveyor, tires 215/60 R16 on steel or light-alloy wheels of size 16 are installed on the car. Versions of the sedan with a powerful 3.5-liter engine are equipped with 235/40 R18 tires on stylish 10-spoke alloy wheels.

The sports version of the sedan called the Toyota Mark XG "S with a suspension lowered by 20 mm is equipped with low-profile Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/40 R19 tires on exclusive R19 forged aluminum rims. The sports model has an aggressive bumper with a large air intake, door sills with aerodynamic characteristics , spoiler on the plane of the trunk. On the rear bumper - a large diffuser and ventilation slots on the sides, and just below on both sides - twin pipes of the sports exhaust system. Sports sedan Mark XG "S looks menacing, like a predator ready to pounce on its prey.

As for the usual Toyota Mark X, it looks completely different - incredibly sophisticated and stylish. At the front, xenon headlamps with original LED design, a neatly carved false radiator grille with an X-shaped company logo and chrome accents. The front bumper has a spoiler and foglights, and the air intake is in the shape of a trapezoid. The composition formed by the radiator grille and the air duct below is very reminiscent of the spindle-shaped drawings of the front parts of Lexus, although it looks less intrusive and more harmonious with the overall appearance of the car.

The hood of the Mark X is small, and it seems to hang over the front fenders - this impression is created because its edges flow incredibly smoothly into the gracefully drawn niches of the wheel arches.

The body of Toyota Mark X has classic three-volume proportions, which is clearly visible when looking at the car from the side. Elongated hood, enlarged wheel arches, flat roofline, almost imperceptible swelling of the sidewalls, massive rear pillars and light-looking stern.

At the rear, the Mark 10 sedan is no less attractive than the front: perfectly drawn, well thought out bumper lines with a diffuser at the bottom, large and beautiful side lights, a small spoiler on the luggage compartment lid. Judging by the photos of Toyota Mark X provided by the manufacturer, the company produces cars for its market with an appearance that leaves the restyled Lexus GS and far behind. There are several metallic paint options for car body paint, including black, pearl white, dark red, dark blue, silver and gray.

Toyota Mark X has a very spacious interior with a fairly strict and solid design, while all the materials in the interior are of high quality. The front passenger and driver's seats have a sporty profile with pronounced lateral support for the cushions and backrests. An interesting feature of the first row seats, which is especially liked by Russian motorists - by removing the head restraints and lowering the seat backs back, you can organize two full-fledged berths in the cabin, and the surface of the sleeping place will be perfectly flat and comfortable.

The steering wheel has a comfortable rim for the correct girth, and the Optitron dashboard contains two pairs of large and small radii of the instrument scales located in the wells. The center console with an 8-inch touchscreen color display for navigation and multimedia systems, below is a convenient dual-zone climate control unit.

The row of rear seats will allow only two passengers to sit comfortably - the pillow is designed so that there is a bulge in the middle, plus a high transmission tunnel runs from the bottom. But two of them definitely have where to sit: plenty of legroom, nothing hinders movement, there is enough space both in the height of the cabin and in width. Comfort and convenience will be provided by a wide and comfortable armrest complemented by cup holders, an adjustable angle of the split backrest and an electrically operated rear window blind as an option.

Options complete sets and the equipment for the Toyota Mark X is provided by the Japanese manufacturer in a great variety, from the modestly restrained interior with fabric upholstery and mechanical adjustment of the first row seats, a simple audio system with 6 speakers, to a luxuriously demonstrative leather-trimmed interior, electric drive and heated driver and passenger seats, an electric motor-adjustable steering column, Smart Key keyless entry, an intelligent parking assistance system, an advanced multimedia system with a touch screen and 12 speakers (music, phone, navigation, a rear-view camera or cameras providing an overview of the sides of the car) and a host of others electronic chips.

The trunk of the Mark X sedan allows you to easily carry 479 liters of cargo, if necessary, the rear row backrest can be lowered down, and thus increase the cargo capacity of the luggage compartment. The fuel tank holds 71 ​​liters of gasoline.

Specifications the updated Toyota Mark X of the new generation of the 2013-2014 model implies the use of fully independent suspension on the front and rear axles. At the front there are double wishbones, and at the back there is a multi-link system, disc brakes. The steering is powered by electric booster, there are also electronic assistants - ABS with VSC, EBD, TR, Pre-Crash Safety System, HillStart Assist Control and cruise control. As noted above, rear-wheel drive or 4WD all-wheel drive transmission. But all-wheel drive is possible only with an initial 203 horsepower engine, automatic sequential gearbox with intelligent control for 6 gears (6 Super EST).
The Japanese Toyota Mark X sedan is offered to customers with two V6 gasoline engines equipped with direct injection into the cylinders.

• Initial - 2.5-liter (203 hp 243 Nm) model 4GR-FSE.
• A powerful option is the 3.5-liter (318 hp 380 Nm) model 2GR-FSE.

In 2012, information appeared that the well-known Japanese manufacturer will be releasing a restyled version of the Toyota Mark X sedan 2017-2018. The fact is that the second generation has been produced for more than three years, and it was necessary to release an updated model. When the third generation will appear is still unknown.

This model is really popular, but not in our country, since it is not sold here. The car is very popular in its homeland, as well as in China and other countries of the East. Why the model did not come to our country is unknown, but many fans are still waiting for it, and some buy it through gray dealers and drive around our country with right-hand drive.

As you know, this model was designed to replace the legend, namely the second Mark, which was loved by many, but due to the fact that it had been produced for many years, the manufacturer decided to release a replacement for it. Let's take a look at all the changes to this car, which were influenced by the restyling.

Design

This E-class sedan received a new, more modern appearance, of course, the notes of the previous model can still be traced, but still the car has changed. Firstly, a smooth hood is used, which creates a sense of relief due to the fact that it is much higher than the arches, and the arches themselves have large expansions, in general it looks good. The optics of the car are narrow and have a slightly unusual shape that differs from other cars.

Its filling is partly LED, partly xenon. Between the headlights there is a small chrome grille, which connects the optics with its rates, and also has an insert telling you what kind of series it is. Look at the photo and you will understand what we are talking about. A fairly aerodynamic bumper of the model, in the lower part it has a large air intake, as well as a so-called splitter, which is formed by the shape of the bumper itself. Round fog lights are deepened inside, not far from which there is a chrome insert. The front is a success.

The side part of the model meets us with rather massive wheel arch extensions, in which there are 16 wheels on cast disks. There is a small recess in the lower part of the body, decorated with a thin molding, which in turn is painted in the body color. There is also a stylish aerodynamic line at the top, under which we see chrome door handles. Chromium is also present as a glass edging. The rear-view mirrors are small, but they have a large enough turn signal repeater.

The rear of the Toyota Mark X 2017-2018 is somewhat reminiscent. Narrow optics are also used, which have a stylish and aggressive filling. A small spoiler is installed on the trunk lid, and there is a chrome insert in the area of ​​the handle of this lid. A fairly massive bumper has a relief shape, and in the lower part there is a plastic insert, which has reflectors and emphasizing the shape of the two exhaust pipes.

The change in appearance, of course, also affected the size of the body:

• length - 4750 mm;
• width - 1795 mm;
• height - 1435 mm;
• wheelbase - 2850 mm;
• clearance - 155 mm.

Also, the buyer can choose his body color, this is of course normal. Here are the paint options offered by the manufacturer:

• Pearl white;
• Dark red;
• Grey;
• Silver;
• White;
• Navy blue.

Specifications

This car has only two power units in its lineup, but powerful enough. They are both petrol and both allow the owner to enjoy the dynamics of the vehicle.

As a base, a petrol naturally aspirated V6 4GR-FSE is offered, which has a distributed injection. Its volume is 2.5 liters and it produces 203 horsepower, Torque is 243 H * m. Acceleration to hundreds will take 8 seconds, and the maximum speed will be 225 km / h. This unit transmits torque to the rear axle, but there is a version that will transmit it to all wheels, more precisely, it will have four-wheel drive. This will not affect the dynamics in terms of acceleration, but the top speed will drop to 190 km / h.

The second unit is more powerful and requires 98th gasoline. It is still a naturally aspirated V6 2GR-FSE, but its volume has been increased to 3.5 liters, resulting in an increase in power to 380 horsepower. The torque rose to 380 units, which made it possible to reduce the acceleration to hundreds by 1 second and increase the maximum speed to 250 km / h.

If you take the fastest version, then your car will already have 18 wheels, and with them it looks much better. As a pair, a sequential 6-speed automatic transmission is offered, which has an intelligent control function, it is called the 6 Super EST.

The car has an excellent fully independent spring suspension, which provides enough comfort for the driver and passengers, but becomes stiff when necessary, that is, when you start to drive actively. The car is stopped using disc brakes, but ventilation is present only at the front. In addition, there is an electric booster that helps you drive the car, but in addition to it there are some electronic assistants such as ABS, EBS, HillStart Assist Control and VSC.

Interior Toyota Mark X 2017-2018

In addition to the appearance and details that were developed by engineers, the interior of the car has also changed, and for the better. Now the car has excellent leather seats in front, which can be electrically adjustable. These chairs will not always be made of leather, they will be replaced with fabric in a cheap configuration. The back row will be a sofa with a folding armrest, there is enough space in the back, but the passenger in the middle will be a little uncomfortable because of the tunnel in which the propeller shaft is located. There is enough free space in front.

The center console will receive a classic design, this is in the upper part of the 2 air deflectors, between which there is an alarm button. Under it is a small display of the multimedia and navigation system. Then we can notice a rather stylishly designed separate climate control unit. It consists of buttons enclosed in a circle with a chrome border. There are also two small monitors, the task of which is to display the selected temperature, and in addition there is a small number of buttons. Below we can see the cover, which can be sheathed with both carbon and wood; behind it is a niche for small things, a USB port, and so on.

The tunnel can also have both wood inserts and carbon ones. It has a fairly large and convenient gearbox selector, to the left of which there is a lid, in which, in turn, cup holders are installed. Behind the gearbox selector there is a button for disabling the stabilization system, a button for turning on / off the sport mode and a button for turning on the economy mode. In the end, we are greeted by a fairly large armrest with plenty of space inside.

The driver will control the car using a four-spoke steering wheel, which has leather upholstery and a sufficiently large number of buttons to control the multimedia system. Why they decided to install a 4-spoke steering wheel here is unclear, most often there are three-spoke cars on such cars. Behind the wheel there will be a dashboard, which has four rather large analog gauges, each of which is placed in its own separate deep well. In the middle there will be a small but relatively informative on-board computer that will provide the driver with all the necessary information about the condition of the car.

Toyota Mark X price 2017-2018

This car is not that expensive, but not cheap either. Several configurations are provided, and the basic one costs 21 500 $ that will come out a little more than 1,000,000 rubles. The most expensive equipment costs much more, namely $ 34,500, but it will delight its owner with a huge number of different functions and equipment. Among him:

• excellent acoustics for 12 speakers;
• help to start up the hill;
• Cruise control;
• keyless access system;
• automatic parking system;
• multimedia system;
• interior leather upholstery;
• separate climate control;
• heated seats;
• electrically adjustable seats;
• navigation system;
• Rear View Camera;
• all-round visibility;
• many electronic assistants.

In general, this is not all that the manufacturer can provide to its buyer, the list of equipment is very huge, and you can choose for yourself what you really need. This car can be bought officially from Japan, it will come to you with the right-hand drive, and you will have to pay at least 1,400,000 rubles for it. With this method of purchase, this car will have a low mileage - about 4000 km in its homeland, but this is not so critical.

As a result, I would like to say that the sedan leaves only positive impressions, it pleases with its dynamism, it also attracts many views from others, since the car really looks stylish. If this model were sold in our country with a left-hand drive, then of course it would be a success, since it is a really great sedan. But in this case, fans, both the brand and the series as a whole, will most likely acquire it. But these fans will never regret buying.

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In 2012, the Japanese concern "Toyota" disseminated information, as well as pictures of a brand new sedan, which was already known to the world in 2009 as the Toyota Mark X. Only now it was supposed to appear in an updated version. Well, we have to admit that this car is really very popular, not only in its homeland, but also in other countries. It is actively bought in Taiwan, China and the Far East of the Russian Federation. Well, we should tell you more about this model.

Briefly about history

So, as a small introduction, I would like to say a few words directly about the history of the model. It should be noted that these machines are not available on the territory of Russia, with the exception of Sakhalin, Khabarovsk or Vladivostok. In fact, they are as few as the Toyota Mark X with

The first generation of this model appeared more than ten years ago - in 2004. The second was published five years later - in 2009. And three years later, the manufacturers decided to carry out a restyling. This is how the 2012 Toyota Mark X was born. And now it is worth telling more interesting things about her.

About dimensions

Well, you should start with the appearance. Or rather - from the size. It is worth clarifying that the Toyota Mark X is in the European "E" -class, so the car was built on a rear-wheel drive platform. By the way, it is used in a more popular car, namely, in terms of dimensions: the length of the car is 4730 millimeters, which is quite an impressive parameter. In width - 1795 mm, and in height - 1445. Equals 140 mm. This car is equipped with low-profile tires on alloy wheels of the following parameters: 215 / 60R16 - 235 / 45R18.

The model turned out to be rather big. There is also a sports version of this sedan, and it is called Mark X G'Sports. This model has a suspension lowered by two centimeters and other wheels - 245 / 40R19. So for sports car enthusiasts, this version is suitable, which looks like a solid sports car, and on the road certainly attracts attention.

Appearance of the sports version

The 2004 Toyota Mark X looked good. But even better - the new version, 2012. Especially athletic. I would like to tell you more about its design. The first thing that catches the eye is an aggressive bumper with a large powerful air intake and aerodynamic linings on the sills. Also attracting attention is the spoiler located on the trunk lid, as well as the spectacular rear bumper with a large diffuser and specially made ventilation slots in the bumper sidewalls. It is also worth noting attention with the twin tailpipes, which are spaced along the sides of the body.

Exterior of the "civil" version

Toyota Mark X tuning turned out to be quite good. Or rather, her sporty image. So what was the usual, “civilian” version? She doesn't look so assertive and aggressive. But this is not a minus. Because the design of this model is amazing - beautiful, stylish, effective, elegant. The front end was made in a very original way - it was equipped with exquisite headlights (combining double LED strokes with xenon) and a designer false radiator grille with a corporate logo “X” that identifies the model. In addition, they decided to make chrome inserts, integrate fog lights into the boxes, endow the front bumper with a spoiler, and the air intake with a trapezoid.

Interestingly, the shape of the radiator grille and the lower air duct successfully echoes the so-called spindle of Lexus cars. Only "Toyta", in contrast to this car, looks very laconic. The beautiful bonnet seems to rise above the front fenders, and its edges unobtrusively connect to the wheel arches, completing this remarkable image.

Interior

It is also necessary to talk about what this car is like from the inside. The salon of this model is large, spacious, and the interior is decorated in a classic style. The front seats are made using a special technology - they have a sporty profile and are equipped with comfortable lateral bolsters. The driver's seat can be adjusted in eight directions, and the passenger seat can be adjusted in 4 directions (but people sitting in the cabin don't need more). If you remove the headrests and backrests from the front seats and fold them back, you get two completely full-fledged places intended for healthy sleep.

The steering wheel is very comfortable, by the way, like the Prado. The test panel is also well-designed. A wide 8-inch color display can be seen on the center console. This is a multimedia system combined with a navigator and climate control (or, more precisely, a means of controlling all of this).

It is also worth noting that the basic "Toyota Mark X 2013" offers seat upholstery made of fabric, but the "rich" one - trim from high quality leather, and quite solid equipment. That is, an excellent audio system (12 speakers in the cabin!), An electric steering column and front mirrors, a heating system for the steering wheel and seats, as well as metal and wooden inserts pleasing to the eye.

Toyota Mark X - technical characteristics of the new car

For this sedan, two engines were developed. The first is a 2.5-liter V6 that produces 203 horsepower. And the second is a 3.5-liter, GR-FSE. This is a more powerful version that produces about 318 horsepower! These units operate under the control of a sequential 6-step "automatic machine". For the version that is equipped with a 2.5-liter unit, four-wheel drive can be offered. As for the suspension, it is completely independent. In general, the equipment of the model is not bad. The car has everything you need - VSC, ABS, EBD, cruise control, Pre-Crash and many other systems that have a positive effect on the car's handling and its overall performance.

Speaking of handling. People who own this car note this nuance with special attention. They say that the brand new sedan from Toyota in this regard does not get tired of pleasing. It reacts quickly and sensitively to the driver's movements, copes with turns, and irregularities - too, instantly smoothing them out. Even if the driver is driving on a bad road, this is not felt in the car. Of course, this is not an SUV, so you won't be able to ride it over the mountains and cobblestones, but it can easily cope with the Russian "paths".

Price

And finally, one more thing about a car like the Toyota Mark X. Price is also important. The cost of this car in Japan starts at 2,440,000 yen. This is approximately 32 thousand dollars (the amount is indicated together with the mandatory tax). This price is currently set for a front-wheel drive vehicle with a 2.5-liter engine producing 203 horsepower (mentioned above). The equipment is basic - that is, no luxury like a leather interior and additional options should be expected. But a more expensive solid modification can cost more than $ 50,000 (also tax included). But that price for the 3.5-liter 318-horsepower version, which is also richly equipped, will justify the purchase. So if you have the opportunity and desire to purchase this car, you should not waste the chance.

The appearance of the 2019 Toyota Mark X simply captivates with its elegance and beauty. The exterior of the new sedan is a huge number of graceful lines, bends, smooth transitions, bizarre shapes, from which you simply cannot take your eyes off.

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It is simply impossible not to notice such a car on the road. The front part resembles a real spaceship from the distant future. The bonnet, adorned with two clear high ribs of stamping, smoothly flows into a graceful and unusual radiator grille. Its construction consists of two chrome-plated X-shaped elements.

The novelty received full xenon headlights, beautifully decorated with LED lights. The front bumper has a wide spoiler with fog lamps deeply recessed inward.

The body has three-volume correct proportions. This is especially clearly seen in the photo of the new Toyota Mark X 2019 2020.

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From the side you can see the elongated hood, larger and more massive wheel arches. The roof of the car is flat, smoothly flowing into the trunk. The line of windows slopes slightly upward. The usual shape of the side mirrors has slightly changed, which have become more massive.

At the rear, the sedan is no less beautiful and attractive. All proportions are perfectly drawn. Every line, detail, element is thought out to the smallest detail. The rear bumper has a diffuser at the bottom and large side lights. A small spoiler is installed on the trunk lid. There are six body paint options in total:

• black;
• grey;
• silver;
• Navy blue;
• Dark red;
• pearl white.

Spacious interior in solid style

According to the owners of the 2019 Toyota Mark X, the car has a spacious interior, which is made in a strict but solid style. I especially liked the high quality of finishing materials that were used in the interior. The plastic is quite pleasant to the touch, does not creak.

My attention was drawn to the sports seats with pronounced lateral support. What I especially liked was their transformation. If you remove the head restraints from the front seats, lower the backs back, you get two full-fledged berths. Moreover, the surface of the sleeping place for the driver and front passenger will be completely flat and comfortable.

I really liked the steering wheel, which is now smaller. Its rim has a comfortable grip (this is now an advantage and). The dashboard is superbly made, on which two pairs of measuring instruments are located in deep wells. The new console looks no less shocking. On it you can see the 8-inch touchscreen navigation display, as well as the control unit for the dual-zone climate control.

The rear can comfortably accommodate two passengers. The third will be hampered by the existing bulge between the two seats, as well as the transmission tunnel. But two passengers in the back seat will be very comfortable, since there is also a wide armrest for this. Pleased with the luggage compartment, which holds 479 liters of cargo.

Modern vehicle equipment includes:

• interior fabric upholstery;
• on-board computer;
• airbags;
• climate control;
• rear or all-round camera.

2 engines in production

The car is offered completely with independent rear and front suspension. Due to the completely new power equipment, the technical characteristics of the 2019 Toyota Mark X have been significantly improved. The engine range includes two modern petrol engines.

The all-wheel drive version of the car is possible only when it is equipped with a 203-horsepower engine. The gearbox is a 6-speed sequential automatic, which has an intelligent control. There are a large number of 2019 Toyota Mark X complete sets. Buyers are given the right to choose from the most modest simple version, to the luxurious one with leather interior and many high-tech bells and whistles.

The basic version will delight:

• interior fabric upholstery;
• mechanical adjustment of the front seats;
• just an audio system;
• on-board computer;
• air conditioner.

The price of such a Toyota Mark X 2019 2020 will be approximately 2,000,000 rubles. The luxury version is rich in options such as:

• electric power steering;
• ABS systems with VSC, EBD, TR, Pre-Crash Safety System, HillStart Assist Control;
• Cruise control;
• leather interior trim;
• electric drive, heated front seats;
• power steering column;
• intelligent parking assistance;
• keyless access to the salon;
• modern multimedia system;
• all-round camera.

Such a complete set will cost in the region of 3,800,000 rubles.

List of major competitors

I present to you worthy competitors of the 2019 Toyota Mark X BMW 5 and Nissan Skyline. The first rival is good-looking, has a pleasant elegant appearance, a luxurious interior and a lot of bells and whistles. The main advantages of the BMW 5 are its charismatic body design, high-quality interior trim, and excellent driver's seat ergonomics.

The car is distinguished by excellent handling, good noise insulation, effective braking system, and a powerful engine. In addition, BMW is distinguished by excellent acceleration dynamics, as well as energy-intensive suspension. I consider the inconvenient computer control system, the ill-conceived algorithm for turning on the turn signals, to be significant shortcomings. Rear seats in BMW 5 folding will not work.

The big drawback is the constantly sweating glass, the small ground clearance, which is only 130 mm. In winter, problems arise with the operation of a car that does not differ in economical fuel consumption. Also not in favor of BMW is its price and service cost.

What about Nissan's second competitor Skyline? The car has an interesting body design, excellent build quality, convenient, informative dashboard. The driver's seat has a large number of adjustments.

The car demonstrates excellent road stability, has an effective braking system and excellent visibility. I consider the disadvantages of a small trunk, frequent breakdowns, especially in winter, poor sound insulation, stiff suspension, as well as its tendency to frequent breakdowns. The ground clearance is 130 mm, which is not enough for our roads.

Advantages and disadvantages

I think the main advantages of a sedan are:

• luxurious, presentable appearance;
• spacious, comfortable salon;
• large trunk;
• clear instrument panel;
• high-quality assembly;
• good sound insulation;
• low fuel consumption;
• decent equipment.

Toyota Mark X, 2010

This is my third car, and the third "Mark". The first was the "Mark" in the 100 2.5 grande body. Perhaps he predetermined my next car choices. I fell in love with this car, not yet owning it. After the purchase, I thought that this was the best of the "Marks" that the Japanese produced, because I did not like the 90 and 110 bodies at all, I had no idea about the existence of Xs, and I was not lucky enough to ride on the previous bodies. Overtaking Toyota Mark X after buying home, I felt all its charms (in comparison with 100 and 110 "Marks") of a relatively stiff suspension in combination with 18 castings, and low-profile tires. The car reacted to the slightest steering movements accurately and sharply. A 6-speed automatic, tuned for an aggressive driving style, with a little more pressure on the pedal, immediately rushed to slow down and the car took off. Even at a speed of 170, when the pedal was pressed to the floor, a sharp acceleration was felt, the arrow was already lying, and he continued to pick up speed, and without waiting for the engine to turn off, he released the gas pedal. The speeds on the move with a quiet ride are not noticeable at all, you can only see from the tachometer arrow how the speeds are switched. There is also a manual switch, but I have not used it yet, just look at it. But with the soundproofing of the arches and bottom, the Japanese miscalculated, everything that flies off the wheels and hits the bottom of the Toyota Mark X is very well heard, and the noise of the wheels is well audible.

There is, of course, a double impression about the Toyota Mark X interior. On the one hand, these are seats with good lateral support, moderately stiff, with a lot of settings for the driver, plenty of legroom, reclining and folding rear seats, heater outputs for rear passengers, a glasses compartment in the ceiling, a large armrest glove compartment. On the other hand, the on-board computer is not very well located, which shows the overboard tamper, instantaneous and average consumption, since it is located at the top between the speedometer and the tachometer and is not visible from behind the steering wheel, and you have to look in. An inconveniently located steering wheel adjustment lever, for me it was more convenient from the side as on 110, the interior trim in the photo looked richer than it actually turned out to be, there is too much plastic on the doors, again, cheap forged wood, the rag of which sheathed the doors looks very cheap and fast gets dirty. Among the innovations, this is a place for jars or 0.5 bottles in all doors. All in all, Toyota continues to skimp on trim quality.

Dignity : manageability. Dynamics. Design. Equipment.

Flaws : insulation. Interior ergonomics. Finishing quality.

Sergey, Ussuriisk

Toyota Mark X, 2010

Prior to Toyota Mark X, he owned a 2004 Honda Legend. I got "Mark" second-hand from Japan. Since the odometer is less than 50 thousand km and the car was driving on perfectly flat roads, we can assume that the car is almost new. I want to note right away that the Toyota Mark X is softer than the Legend, about the interior I can immediately say that it is without frills, there is everything you need, but no more, for normal use and the user will go. The executive class does not pull, no matter how much they pull. In the cabin I can put "3+" no more, regardless of the configuration. For the "Mark" in the S configuration they ask for a million, I think this is an overkill, all the "twists" are not worth 300 thousand rubles, about the same difference between the usual configuration and the more "fat" one. This comparison is a car with 2.5 engines. I would like to note that the Toyota Mark X is rear-wheel drive, it was a little scary when buying, but as they say, if you liked something, it is difficult to convince yourself. The consumption for this car is optimal, 12 liters in the city with maximum traffic jams, with air conditioning 13, at the moment it shows 7.3 km / l, it's not difficult to calculate. 1000 rubles is enough for a week or 250 km. Legend asked 2000 thousand per week. Outside the city, the minimum consumption that I recorded was in the region of 6.8 per 100 km, these indicators were checked using a computer and the old-fashioned way. The data is given with 95th gasoline, the other is not pouring. I did not go in winter, I can not say anything about the consumption.

Let's move on to dynamic indicators: 203 "horses", V6, Toyota Mark X is enough, rear-wheel drive. The sensations, of course, are completely different compared to 4vd or front-wheel drive, and I just want to drive sideways into a turn. Rumor has it that when the sport mode is turned on, 12 more "horses" appear in the car from somewhere and in a total of 215, as a person with higher education, I think that this statement is complete nonsense, if 203 "horses" are declared from the factory, then they and there is, but 215 is out of the question. The suspension of the Toyota Mark X is multi-link, I did not climb everything new, everything is dry and clean, there is nothing special to say about repair and cost, but I think there will be no special difficulties. The chassis is identical to the "Crown". The passage of irregularities and small pits on a solid "4+" wheels are native to 16, if you put it on 18 - it will be tougher, but at the same time beauty requires sacrifice. Noise isolation for "4-", not a representative class, of course, requires improvement.

Dignity : rear drive. Powerful motor. Reliability.

Flaws : not really like the salon. Noise isolation.

Vadim, Khabarovsk