Toyota Mark II (X90): is it worth buying a Japanese legend. Review of Toyota Toyota Mark II GX100 (2000) From the history of the Japanese automobile corporation

Toyota Mark II is a legendary car beloved by the entire global automotive community. The model has a history of more than 30 years of production and an entire era that created the cult of the Japanese car.

Story

“Brand” The first generation of the model was born in 1968. From the first to the fifth model "Mark" were especially popular in their country. Starting from the seventh generation Toyota The Mark II received a Tourer V version with a powerful turbocharged engine, and exports to other countries began. From that moment on, the car gradually began to become mega-popular around the world. The ninth generation is currently the last car released under the name “Mark-2”. 110 body changed the car a lot compared to previous versions. The car was produced between 2000 and 2004. After that, the ninth generation was replaced by the Mark X. The Toyota Mark 2 110 body became the last car in the series and the closing of an entire era of Japanese automobile manufacturing. Over the 4 years of production, “Mark” has undergone restyling once.

Description Mark 2

Toyota Mark II is a business class car, mainly for domestic Japanese market. It was produced from 1968 to 2004, in which it was replaced by the Toyota Mark X. Despite the years that have passed since the end of its production, the car is still popular today, largely thanks to its powerful, legendary engines 1JZ-GTE, along with it came engines that were quieter, with a displacement of 1.8 to 3 liters. The whole truth about all these Mark 2 engines has been collected and is waiting for your attention, faults and repairs, correct tuning, oil and much more.

Exterior

The final generation Mark II was built on new platform, which the model shared with Verossa. The wheelbase, compared to the previous generation, has grown by 50 mm (2780 mm), the width (by 5 mm to 1760 mm) and height (by 60 mm, to 1460 mm) of the body have also been increased, while its length has decreased by 25 mm (up to 4735 mm).

The car received an updated radiator grille in a stretched U-shape with six “ribs” dividing it in half in a horizontal plane.

On the grille there is a branded “Markov” nameplate of the model, while on the stern there is a “Toyota” one. The headlights of the car are noticeably rounded (in the previous generation they were rectangular and elongated). The front bumper now has a wide central section of the air intake, partitioned horizontally with a stylistic “blade”. Side niches where they were located fog lights, had a narrow wedge-shaped shape.

The manufacturer carefully worked out the aerodynamics of the model, which was improved by a more streamlined shape of the roof and side body panels. Browse back from driver's seat worsen the enlarged rear pillars, but the situation is saved by wide side mirrors. The rear bumper of the model is solid and massive. The taillights are triangular in shape and located vertically.

Interior

The company took a responsible approach to the release of the final generation of one of its most successful models. Thus, all vehicle configurations received new, high-quality materials for seat upholstery and interior trim. The interior itself, thanks to the increased width and height, has become more spacious than that of the previous generation.

The front seats received wide seats and backrests, limited by small lateral support. And the rear sofa has a new seat with stylistically highlighted two seats and a rolled-back back.

The instrument panel of the Mark II is rectangular, with rounded edges; it houses a large speedometer and tachometer, to which are attached small sensors for fuel remaining in the tank and coolant temperature.

The center console is V-shaped and houses the multimedia system screen, radio and climate control controls. Steering wheel The model has a three-spoke design with a medium-thick rim.

Comfort

Rear passengers will feel like VIPs. Two full seats provide all the amenities for a pleasant trip. Functionality rear seats not much less than for the front ones. Expensive trim levels offer additional monitors in the front seat headrests. In addition, the fifth passenger in this car not considered shortchanged as is customary in luxury business class. A rather large person can become the third passenger in the back row, and he will hardly embarrass the others. "Mark-2" is one of the most spacious sedans. It remains so to this day. The same can be said about the trunk.

Specifications

In the ninth generation, manufacturers completely abandoned the use diesel engines. The developers have changed the fuel supply system for high pressure. Always in 4 years of production the car was produced in 6 different configurations. Two two-liter 1JZ-FSE engines with 160 horsepower each. One of the options was equipped with permanent all-wheel drive. The next 3 trim levels offer a 2.5-liter engine. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions were given 200 Horse power. Turbocharged engine I squeezed out as much as 250.

The most powerful version is 3 liters and 220 horsepower. Maximum speed The speed of such a car is 210 km/h, is equipped with an automatic transmission and “eats” as much as 15 liters per 100 km. For comparison, weaker versions fit into 10 liters. The Mark-2 cannot be called economical.

Mark II in the X110 body was equipped only with gasoline engines of 2.0 (power 160 hp) and 2.5 liters (had three power modifications - naturally aspirated 196 hp, with direct injection- 200 hp, and turbocharged - 280 hp). The power plants were paired with a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic. Drive – rear/all-wheel drive.

Options

For nine generations, the manufacturer experimented with the engine line. He constantly increased it and chose larger engines. In the last, ninth generation, Japanese engineers decided to stop at 2; 2.5 and 3-liter units.

The 2.5-liter version had three various modifications power.

The drive is traditionally rear-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is optionally offered. Transmission: either 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic.

Cost of Mark II in 110 body

Acquisition of this car even at one time was quite a difficult task, because Russian market Mark-2 110 was not officially supplied. The price of used cars today varies greatly. A car in poor condition can be purchased for 150-200 thousand rubles. But usually the owners of such rare and legendary Japanese cars take care of their cars, so the cost of a normal Mark-2 (110 body) starts from 400 thousand.

You can also find more expensive options, up to 1 million rubles or more. It all depends on the amount of money invested in the car previous owner. But even now, purchasing a Mark is a profitable investment. If you choose an option that is well equipped and in acceptable condition, the car will serve its new owner for a very long time. After all, the old Japanese are made to last and are ready to travel for more than 20-25 years with minimal investment for repairs.

The Mark II is a much-loved car. For some, it is associated with drifting or street racing, for others - with comfort and business class. The beauty of the model is that it is universal. Toyota Company at one time created a legend whose authority still remains unshakable. Not only the ninth generation is popular, but also the three previous ones. Finding the first versions of the “Mark,” of course, is extremely difficult, but for true lovers of Japanese cars, the ninth generation is significant, because it marked the end of the era of the second “Mark.” The follower of Mark X has no longer found such popular love and fame, although he is the same quality car.

There is an opinion that all brands with a 2-liter engine are “vegetables,” but only narrow-minded people who do not have the information, who are not in the subject, in a word, think so. Since such Marks were actually produced with a 1G-FE engine - 2.0 l 6 cylinders, until September 1998 (without VVT-i) and had a power of only 140 hp. However, in 1998, restyling was carried out, affecting not only the headlights, taillights and front bumper, but also gasoline engines, they used variable valve timing technology VVT-i and the cylinder head was modernized, this technology was called BEAMS, and the engine power increased to 160 hp, and these powerful and high-spirited cars cannot be called “vegetables.”

I was finally lucky, after a month spent in the online auction HAA Osaka Japan, on August 20, 2005, my bid won and I became the owner of such a post-restyling Brand of the 2000 model. in a 100 body with a 1G-FE (BEAMS) engine - 2.0 l. 6 cylinders, 160 hp, rated 4.5. During the delivery, I suffered a severe Pacific storm, which sank several Japanese and our fishing schooners, a strike of Vladivostok customs officers, who interrupted work for a week, and ultimately a month of delay. They cleared customs, put it on the grid, drove Vladivostok-Moscow, Moscow-St. Petersburg under their own power.

The car arrived in almost perfect condition; I never found the few scratches on the varnish that were indicated on the auction card. You can't hear the engine running even if you stand next to the car. The interior smells like a new car. I'm absolutely delighted. All fluids were immediately replaced - engine oil, gearbox, antifreeze, brake fluid, everything except the rear axle.

Then there is only delight and pleasure, the car is very soft, very, very soft, the sound insulation is such that you can listen to classical music in the cabin, the audio system is up to par. For 5 years (subject to a complete technical inspection twice a year), only the consumption has changed - brake pads, oil, filters, spark plugs, etc. there was no need to replace a single part.

After 5 years, our roads made themselves felt, and the time has come, the front lower ball joints, timing belt with rollers and tensioners, service belts, right rear wheel bearing, steering rods, all silent blocks, front brake discs, front struts. I checked the air conditioner, surprisingly, it does not require refueling, it works perfectly.

Excellent power accessories, all windows with electric lifts, electric side mirrors, electric driver's seat, adjustable in height and air in the lower back, very comfortable front and rear armrests, adjustable steering wheel, yes, the dual-mode automatic transmission has a sport and snow mode (very helpful in winter) ). The wheels are standard stamped 195x65x15, hold the road well, in winter, of course, only studs, there is no question of any Velcro (all-season).

In 7 years I traveled a little, a little more than a hundred thousand, all around the city from job to job, no long trips did not have. Spare parts are a problem-free issue, they are relatively inexpensive and most of them are in stock; those that are not, wait no more than 3-5 days. There are also enough specialists in Brands in terms of repairs in our city. Fuel consumption was estimated only in our city traffic jams, it does not exceed 14 liters. on 95 gasoline, I tried to pour 92, I didn’t like it, the throttle response drops, it starts to dull.

For the sake of decency, otherwise there are only laudatory reviews, and for objectivity I’m sitting thinking about what to write about the shortcomings, I can’t think of anything. Yes, I change the ball joints once a year, but everyone knows about it, probably nothing more.

As a summary - a very comfortable car, business class, reliable and inexpensive to maintain, high very good maneuverability, small turning angle, strong body, not very susceptible to corrosion.

According to the decrease in the total number of trim levels, the level of their equipment has increased. Even the simplest and most inexpensive GL package (diesel only), which boasted only power accessories and climate control, did not last long, as buyers showed more interest in the “Grande” package, which included wood-like interior trim, electric front seats, and remote control. a key, a radio with the ability to read CDs, and as an option - a sunroof, a rear wiper, heated outside rear-view mirrors, etc. Modifications with all-wheel drive “Grande Four” aroused great interest. Mark II "Tourer", as before, has a sporting orientation, according to which the presence of xenon headlights, leather braid steering wheel, the steering wheel itself has vertical and telescopic adjustment. In addition, the Tourer modification is characterized by a large exhaust pipe and special front optics, 16-inch cast wheel disks. In 1998 year Toyota Mark II has undergone restyling.

The most powerful variant of the Mark II "Tourer V" is equipped with an inline turbine engine 1JZ-GTE with 280 hp (6DOHC, VVT-i). Under the hood of the most comfortable and luxurious versions of the Mark II “Grande G”, there is a three-liter “six” 2JZ-GE, inherited from the previous generation. The main priority was placed on the configuration with the 1JZ-GE engine with a volume of 2.5 liters and a power of 200 hp, which was also delivered almost unchanged. As for the basic two-liter 1G-FE, this engine underwent another modernization in 1998 and also received VVT system, thanks to which its power increased from 140 to 160 “horses”. The only diesel engine stands apart power unit 2L-TE with turbocharging, which deserves attention not so much for the actual power value (97 hp), but for its low fuel consumption and quite good torque - 221 Nm.

The front suspension of the Mark II is independent, double wishbone, spring. The rear is independent on double wishbones. The "Tourer V" modifications have a sporty chassis tuning, an LSD limited slip differential, which, coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission, give the Mark II the characteristics sports car. However, in front of everyone dynamic characteristics model, it should be taken into account that ground clearance not too high, and on cars with a body kit it even becomes critically low. System all-wheel drive individual modifications - FullTime 4WD with asymmetrical differential. Expensive configurations were equipped adjustable suspension TEMS, which provides several levels of shock absorber stiffness, and the driver can select the desired mode depending on driving conditions and the quality of the road surface.

A significant step forward has been made in the approach to security. ABS system was installed as standard on all trim levels. In more expensive ones, traction control is standard TCS system. It was also possible to retrofit the car VSC system(Vehicle Stability Control) and even a tire pressure monitoring system. The airbag package includes front (driver and passenger are standard) and side airbags.

Toyota Mark II fully corresponds to the figurative concept of “real japanese car", implying a fusion of comfort, quality, and reliability. Which, to a large extent, is demonstrated by the cars presented at secondary market. You just have to take into account that this model is very popular among young people and there is a very high probability of meeting examples that have been “their first car” from several owners in a row.

Official debut of Japanese Toyota sedan The eighth-generation Mark II with the index “X100” took place in the fall of 1996, and in the spring of 1997, a cargo-passenger version with the prefix “Wagon Qualis” was revealed to the world (although, in fact, it had practically nothing in common with the three-volume vehicle, but was based on a front-wheel drive platform "Camry") In 1998, the car underwent a slight restyling, which slightly affected the design and functionality, and was produced until the fall of 2000.

Three-volume Toyota body The Mark II of the eighth incarnation demonstrates well-tailored proportions, while nothing special catches the eye. However, what makes it stand out from the general stream of cars is its monumentality, emphasized by wide and narrow lighting equipment, a squat silhouette and a powerful stern. Well, the long sloping hood and frameless doors add a bit of sportiness to the car’s appearance.

The mid-size sedan has the following external dimensions: 4760 mm in length, 1755 mm in width and 1400 mm in height. The wheelbase of the “Japanese” is 2730 mm, and the ground clearance “under load” does not exceed 155 mm. The “travelling” weight of the “Mark 2 X100” varies from 1330 to 1490 kg, depending on the version.

One thing can be said about the interior of the “eighth” Toyota Mark II: the interior is unremarkable, but well thought out from an ergonomic point of view and executed at a high level. Behind the four-spoke “donut” steering wheel hides an archaic and clear instrument cluster, and the “wooden” center console is decorated with a pair of ventilation deflectors and “music” and “climate” control units.

The interior of the three-volume vehicle is spacious, especially in the area of ​​the rear sofa - there is plenty of space for three adult passengers. The front seats have well-developed sidewalls and sufficient ranges of adjustment, albeit mechanical.

To transport luggage, the eighth generation Toyota Mark II has a spacious cargo compartment, but its shape leaves much to be desired, as does the large loading height (as for volume, there are no official data on this matter).

Specifications. One of the features of the four-door is the diverse selection power plants, which are available in combination with a five-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. Most versions come complete rear wheel drive(the most powerful of them with an LSD limited slip differential), and for some modifications there is a FullTime 4WD all-wheel drive transmission with an asymmetric differential.

• Under the hood of petrol Mark 2s you can find exclusively six-cylinder units with an in-line configuration, a 24-valve timing belt and distributed fuel injection. Atmospheric variants with a displacement of 2.0-3.0 liters generate from 140 to 220 horsepower and from 171 to 94 Nm of torque, and a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine has 280 “mares” and 377 Nm of peak thrust. With such “hearts” the car costs 8.3-10.5 liters of fuel per 100 km in mixed driving mode.
• There is only one diesel unit for the sedan - a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with multi-point power, 16-valve timing and turbocharging, producing 97 “horses” and 220 Nm of possible potential. For every combined “hundred”, such a car needs only about 5 liters of fuel.

The eighth “release” of Toyota Mark II is based on a platform with a monocoque body and a longitudinally mounted engine in the front. "In a circle" the car uses an independent chassis with coil springs and transverse stabilizers– double-lever design at the front and “multi-lever” at the rear.
On the “charged” versions of the three-volume, a sports chassis is used, and on expensive trim levels, an adjustable TEMS suspension with several levels of shock absorber stiffness is used.
The “Japanese” is controlled by a rack and pinion steering mechanism with a hydraulic booster, and the deceleration is disc brakes four wheels (ventilated front) with ABS.

Most often, owners list the following as the advantages of a car: reliability, unpretentiousness, good ride quality, rich equipment, ample opportunities for tuning, high-quality assembly And high level comfort.
But it is not without its drawbacks - outdated design, steering wheel position with right side and decent fuel consumption.

Prices. In the spring of 2016, the “eighth” Toyota Mark II on the Russian secondary market is sold at a price of 120,000 rubles, and individual copies of the sedan cost more than 1 million rubles (but these, as a rule, are far from “stock” cars).

According to the decrease in the total number of trim levels, the level of their equipment has increased. Even the simplest and most inexpensive GL package (diesel only), which boasted only power accessories and climate control, did not last long, as buyers showed more interest in the “Grande” package, which included wood-like interior trim, electric front seats, and remote control. a key, a radio with the ability to read CDs, and as an option - a sunroof, a rear wiper, heated outside rear-view mirrors, etc. Modifications with all-wheel drive “Grande Four” aroused great interest. The Mark II “Tourer”, as before, has a sporty orientation, according to which it was necessary to have xenon headlights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and the steering wheel itself has vertical and telescopic adjustment. In addition, the Tourer modification is characterized by a large exhaust pipe and special front optics, 16-inch alloy wheels. In 1998, Toyota Mark II underwent restyling.

The most powerful version of the Mark II “Tourer V” is equipped with a 1JZ-GTE in-line turbine engine producing 280 hp. (6DOHC, VVT-i). Under the hood of the most comfortable and luxurious versions of the Mark II “Grande G”, there is a three-liter “six” 2JZ-GE, inherited from the previous generation. The main priority was placed on the configuration with the 1JZ-GE engine with a volume of 2.5 liters and a power of 200 hp, which was also delivered almost unchanged. As for the basic two-liter 1G-FE, this engine underwent another modernization in 1998 and also received a VVT system, thanks to which its power increased from 140 to 160 “horses”. Standing apart is the only diesel power unit 2L-TE with turbocharging, which deserves attention not so much for the actual power value (97 hp), but for its low fuel consumption and quite good torque - 221 Nm.

The front suspension of the Mark II is independent, double wishbone, spring. The rear is independent on double wishbones. Tourer V modifications have a sporty chassis setup and an LSD limited slip differential, which, coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission, give the Mark II the characteristics of a sports car. However, with all the dynamic characteristics of the model, it should be taken into account that the ground clearance is not too high, and on cars with a body kit it even becomes critically low. The all-wheel drive system of some modifications is FullTime 4WD with an asymmetric differential. Expensive trim levels were equipped with an adjustable TEMS suspension, which provides several levels of shock absorber stiffness, and the driver can select the desired mode depending on driving conditions and the quality of the road surface.

A significant step forward has been made in the approach to security. The ABS system was installed as standard on all trim levels. In more expensive ones, the TCS traction control system is standard. It was also possible to equip the car with the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system and even a tire pressure monitoring system. The airbag package includes front (driver and passenger are standard) and side airbags.

Toyota Mark II fully corresponds to the figurative concept of a “real Japanese car,” which implies a fusion of comfort, quality, and reliability. Which, to a large extent, is demonstrated by cars presented on the secondary market. You just have to take into account that this model is very popular among young people and there is a very high probability of meeting examples that have been “their first car” from several owners in a row.