2016 Toyota Mark X facelift


The second generation Mark X is available in five variants in Japan; the range-topping 350RDS, the 250RDS, the 250S and 250S Four (for four-wheel-drive), 250G/250G Four, and the 250G/250G Four with F Package.

The 350 RDS is powered by the 2GR-FSE 3.5 litre, naturally-aspirated V6 engine producing 318 PS at 6,400 rpm and 380 Nm of torque at 4,800 rpm, while the 250RDS,250S and 250S Four, 250G and 250G Four are powered by 4GR-FSE 2.5 litre, naturally-aspirated V6 engine with 203 PS at 6,400 rpm and 243 Nm of torque at 4,800 rpm.


The Mark X receives a redesigned front bumper, grille, and headlamps, the latter now LED units complemented by LED DRLs on the 250S, 250S Four, 250RDS and 350RDS variants. Aluminium wheels measuring 18 inches are standard on the 350RDS, 250RDS, and are optional on the 250S and 250S Four. Otherwise, 16-inch wheels are standard.

Inside, the 350RDS, 250RDS and 250S variants receive red and black Alcantara upholstery as standard, while the 250S Four can be specified with it as an option. The revised Mark X receives additional spot welding and the application of structural adhesive for improved bodyshell stiffness, which aims to improve steering response, grip and ride comfort.


Perhaps the most significant update to the revised Mark X is the addition of the Toyota Safety Sense P active safety suite on all variants. The active safety suite employs a forward-facing radar and camera, which can detect both vehicles and pedestrians in order to avoid or mitigate forward collisions.

The pre-crash brake system operates at speeds between 10 km/h and 80 km/h, while the lane departure alert is supported by the monocular camera which detects lines on the road. If the driver of the Mark X deviates from the lane without indicating, he or she will be notified via an audible buzzer and by a warning on the instrument display.


Prices for the facelifted Toyota Mark X in Japan start from 2,656,800 yen for the 250G F Package variant, all the way to 3,850,200 yen for the top-of-the-line, 3.5 litre 350RDS.