The Mark X signs off on half-a-century of rear-wheel drive Toyota sports sedans
and as you'd expect, Toyota had the formula just right by now
Toyota has built rear-wheel-drive sports sedans for over 50 years.
Wearing ‘X’ in their chassis code – think JZX81 Mark II, JZX100 Chaser, and JZX110 Verossa, to name a few – these models were always the pick of the litter. Most used a sophisticated double-wishbone front suspension setup coupled with a decent multi-link rear.
Its cross-compatibility with a wide range of other Toyota models allowed you to customise it to your preference, and many were used for motorsport and for driving enthusiastically.
As the last in the lineage, Toyota blessed this 130-series as the ‘Toyota Mark X’ instead of the ‘Toyota Mark II’ in honour of the X chassis’ legacy. The formula was dialled by this point, meaning the Mark X will likely surprise you in terms of comfort and driving dynamics.
It’s remarkably agile for a larger car and handles well, plus the engine feels bigger and brighter than it ought to. This particular example is a nicely specified with with a factory option ‘Modellista’ body kit and exhaust, 3D illuminated kick panels and numerous other factory extras.
The car pictured – 2013 Toyota Mark X 350 S
This Toyota Mark X was built in November 2013 and finished in pearl white with a black interior.
It is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 engine with a stout 234 kilowatt / 380 newton-metres on tap. Power is worked through a robust six-speed auto and fed exclusively to the rear (and right) wheels.
It was factory optioned with a genuine Toyota ‘Modellista’ body kit. Standard features include keyless entry and push-button start, an English-reading infotainment system, front & rear parking sensors, electric seats, dual-zone climate control, Cruise control, a rearview and side-view camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and more.
It was purchased in Japan via its auction network and was graded an above average score of 4.5B. It presents in above-average condition and comes with a decent Toyota main dealer service history and two keys. Alongside being well maintained in Japan, the vehicle has received a minor service upon arriving in Australia. New tyres were also fitted.
The paint is original, and the underside shows no evidence of action in cold climates. The vehicle comes with two keys and all associated paperwork from when it was new.
Quick facts
- 2013 Toyota Mark X 350 S
- 80,414km
- Auction grade 4.5B – above average
- Modellista aero kit with sports exhaust
- 3.5-litre V6 ‘2GR’ engine
- 234 kW / 380 Nm
- Six-speed auto
- Front & rear parking sensors
- English-reading infotainment system
- Rear-wheel drive
- Keyless entry & start
- Rear-view and side-view camera
- Climate control
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Large boot and second-row of seating with split folding
- Service history, original books and Japanese export certificate available to view
- Two keys
- Recently serviced in Australia
- New tyres fitted in Australia
- Vehicle comes with three months NSW registration
- Vehicle comes with SEVS compliance
- Competitive finance and affordable interstate transport available
The style and driving performance of this upscale vehicle are in tune with adult sensibilities, delivering in-touch-with-the-road steering that responds instantaneously to the driver's every wishToyota Japan, launch of the Mark X
