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 higher-spec model with a factory option ‘Modellista’ body kit and heated seats.
The car pictured – 2012 Toyota Mark X 350 S
This Toyota Mark X was built in June 2012 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, electric heated seats, leather trim, dual-zone climate control, a rearview camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and paddle shifters. Aftermarket goodies include a sweet set of 19-inch wheels.
It was purchased in Japan via its domestic used vehicle auction network and was graded 4.0B. It presents in above-average condition and comes with service history. Alongside being well maintained in Japan, the vehicle has received a minor service upon arriving in Australia.
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
- 2012 Toyota Mark X 350 S
- Auction grade 4.0B
- Modellista aero kit
- 3.5-litre V6 ‘2GR’ engine
- 234 kW / 380 Nm
- Six-speed auto with paddle shifters
- 19-inch wheels
- Rear-wheel drive
- Keyless entry & start
- Leather trim
- Heated & electric seats
- Climate control
- Rear-view camera
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Large boot and second-row of seating
- Service history, original books and Japanese export certificate available to view
- Recently serviced 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
