Toyota Mark X 2004-2008 used car review

The Toyota Mark X is a medium-size family sedan that, unlike most, is rear-wheel drive for sportier handling.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Overall score , 3.9 out of 5

The good

Sporty handling thanks to rear-wheel drive
A comfortable, premium-feel to the interior
Can handle four adults and their golf clubs

The not-so-good

Narrow opening between boot and cabin
Cracking dash hard to replace

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2004 Toyota Mark X 250G F Package

Price

$6,800 to $16,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.5-litre six-cylinder, 147kW/243Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Six-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive

Safety rating

Six-star Japan NCAP (driver)

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Full-size steel wheel

Fuel economy

8.7-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4735mm

Width

1775mm

Height

1435mm

Towing capcity

550kg (unbraked), 1500kg (braked)

Turning circle

10.4m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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