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Built since 1968, the Mark X was one of the automaker’s most iconic vehicles — at least in its home nation of Japan. It was sold in the United States in the 70s, 80s, and early 90s, but hadn’t returned to the US since 1992. Nonetheless, it’s a notable moment in Toyota’s history.
The Mark X was a successor to the Mark II, which spanned nine generations before taking on the X. The X itself is currently in its second generation, which has gone largely unchanged since 2009. However, it will get a Final Edition with trim enhancements to mark its end, including 18-inch aluminum wheels, a red and black interior in Alcantara and leather, and dark chrome-plated front bumper trim.
Though it would have competed with Lexus in the US, the Mark X is popular in Japan as a luxury alternative to the Camry. Throughout its entire existence, the Mark X and the Mark II have offered customers a very stylish exterior paired with a six-cylinder rear-wheel-drive powertrain and lots of premium interior features. It’s not quite long enough to be considered an executive car, but it has all of the panache and performance that true car lovers appreciate.
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Despite having developed cult followings, it should probably be no surprise that Toyota has elected to discontinue the car. As crossover and SUV sales continue to rise and steal business from other automotive segments, the Japanese manufacturer has struggled to maintain its lofty sales numbers for its well-established mainstream cars, much less for the Mark X.
Given that the current Mark X model was starting to get on in years, it probably made more sense to discontinue it altogether rather than to design a completely new one.
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