Toyota Cressida

The Toyota Cressida was a sedan in the upper middle class that has been manufactured by Toyota from mid- 1973 until the fall of 1992.

First, the Cressida was only available in Japan, he was a high-order -equipped version of the Corona Mark II in export to Europe, North America and Oceania, he replaced this summer also from 1977. Besides the Corona Mark II (later Toyota Mark II) were also Chaser and Cresta sister models were created on the same platform.

From the end of 1992, the name Cressida vanished from the Toyota model range, with the sister models were offered in Japan even after the year 2000. The three models mentioned also retained the type code X. The Chaser and Cresta were built until 2000. The Mark II was replaced in 2004 by the Mark X; the Mark II Blit, a combination variant, was discontinued in 2007.

Worldwide, the Cressida was available in different designs and engines, so with the six-cylinder engines of the G- and M- series and the four- cylinder petrol engines, the R - series, as well as the four-cylinder diesel engines of the L- series.

The name Cressida comes from a drama by William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida.

Cressida RX30/RX 35 ( 1977-1981 )

Toyota Cressida (1977-1981)

The first generation available outside Japan of Cressida RX30 gave it as a sedan, station wagon ( RX35 ) and Coupe. In addition to the coupé were offered only in Japan and exported only few, he replaced the export the identical Corona Mark II Standard equipment included air conditioning, automatic transmission ( a five-speed manual gearbox was also available), power steering, rear armrest, FM AM radio with cassette recorder, reversible front seats and heated rear window. The automatic transmission had four gears and an overdrive. On request, there were power windows. The sound attenuation was extremely good and so the Cressida was at the time as one of the quietest cars. The six-cylinder engine 4M -E single overhead camshaft ran very quietly and was very powerful. In New Zealand, where the car was also fitted, he emerged as a well-equipped GL with 2.0l R4 engine.

In Europe there was the Cressida from the beginning of 1978 as a sedan and station wagon and only with the 2.0-liter R4 engine with 66 kW/90 hp in the equipment De Luxe. Contrary to popular belief corresponded to this version not the DX other Toyota models, but was much more luxurious. The same time selling Toyota Carina was also sold as De Luxe, a trim level, which was renamed in 1980 in DX.

The sedan RX30 was still produced until mid-1981 and offered in some markets.

Cressida X6 / X6K ( 1980-1985 )

Toyota Cressida (1980-1982)

The second generation of the Cressida X6 was created by a fundamental revision of the previous generation. The coupe was no longer there, but the sedan and wagon showed a more modern styling. First model in Europe was from the fall of 1980, the sedan ( LX60 ) payable with the newly introduced 2.2 -liter, 49 kW (67 hp) diesel engine and 5- speed manual transmission. From the spring of 1981 there was also the Kombi ( X6K ) with the diesel engine and now also available for the sedan petrol engines with 2.8 liter and 97 kW/132 hp with standard 4 -speed automatic transmission and 2.0 l with 77 kW/105 hp, standard with 5 -speed manual transmission. The provisions in the United States demanded the installation of automatic seat belts that existed in this case from the shoulder straps, the electric motor docked as soon as the doors closed and the ignition have been switched.

  • From 1982, the 5M -GE engine with two overhead camshafts and performance variants 105-115 kW ( 143-156 hp) was installed with standard 4- speed automatic transmission. Additionally, there was now also parallel an optional 3 -speed automatic transmission for the diesel as well as for the 2.0 - liter which rose to 80 kW or 109 bhp in this version.
  • End of 1982, the Cressida was revised again and received an independent rear suspension on lateral links and rear disc brakes. These technologies have been adopted by the Supra with a few changes. It was at the request now also a five-speed manual gearbox for the 5M -GE engine, but the vehicles so equipped are now rarer than the automatic versions. The electronically controlled automatic transmission A43DE was a further improvement over the previous hydraulic A43DL. It had three characteristics to offer: Power, Normal, and Economy. This version was, but above all praised for their good handling, its driving characteristics and its quiet interior because of their reliability. The Cressida was soon known as a good car.
  • In July 1983, there were no more than the diesel sedan, as here, the Toyota Camry was now offered.
  • In November 1984, the 2.8 - liter optional 5 -speed manual transmission was causing the power to 100 kW or 136 hp rose. At the same time accounted for the 2.0 -liter automatic version.
  • In March 1985, the 2.0 - liter engine as the diesel engine from the production fell. The sedan and the station wagon were offered with the remaining engines until October 1985 in Germany.
  • In October 1986, the Cressida replaced in Europe, the Toyota Camry V2, which was largely similar in construction to the Cressida MX73 and MX83 later.

Toyota Cressida (1982-1986)

Cressida MX73 ( 1985-1988)

Toyota Cressida (1985-1988)

In the fall of 1985, Toyota introduced a new Cressida one, the MX73, this largely to the Toyota Camry V2 corresponded. The 5M -GE engine was taken over almost unchanged from the predecessor, but received a knock sensor, which set the spark advance on the fuel quality.

The body was completely new and more aerodynamic than its predecessor. Interestingly, the new Cressida, as its main competitor, the Nissan Maxima out as a " compact car " in the USA, although its dimensions compared to its predecessor had grown significantly. Upon request, an active suspension, digital instruments, wood decor and radio remote control were available to the right of the steering wheel. The automatic transmission kept the settings Normal and Power, but the Economy setting was dropped because it was almost never used because of the low switching points.

Starting in 1987, they built a new automatic type A340E, which were also used with the 7M -GE engine. The station wagon was discontinued in 1987, and in 1988 there was no manual transmission more. 1988 rendered the motors 161 hp (118 kW).

Cressida MX83 (1989-1992)

Toyota Cressida (1989-1991)

As of spring 1989, the last generation of the Cressida, the MX83, was offered. Largely It corresponded to the Toyota Camry MX 83 In addition to the revised design, there was now the new 7M -GE engine with a displacement of 3.0 l, the (140 kW) carried now 190 hp. The model was circular and greater than its predecessor, but showed a more upright edgier and styling. The automatic transmission was now a device which only allowed exit from the parking position, when the foot brake has been operated at the same time. As with previous generations corresponded to the mechanics of the contemporary Supra. The front wheels were suspended by MacPherson struts, the rear wheels continue to semi-trailing arms.

The facilities were quite complete: electric windows, central locking, cruise control and automatic transmission were standard equipment. On request, there were also ABS, electric sunroof, CD player (no changer ) and electrically adjustable leather seats for driver and front passenger. A full-size spare was included.

In the fall of 1991, grille, steering wheel and wheels were slightly revised.

Worldwide

In Europe, it was available from summer 1977 to autumn of 1985 and replaced by the Toyota Camry, which was but partially offered here since 1983.

In Oceania, the Cressida was available until the fall of 1992 and then replaced by the Vienta and later in parallel by the Avalon. Many Australians regret that the Vienta had front wheel drive, rear wheel drive because was popular among large sedans in Australia.

In North America, the Cressida was available until the fall of 1992. From 1986, he was here but just a better equipped version of the Toyota Camry. The actual successor there was also the Toyota Avalon but was only offered from 1995.

Today, the Cressida is often used around the world as the basis for customized cars, because it has rear-wheel drive and powerful engines. Often, the Cressida is now used with rebuilt suspension and turbo engines in Drifting race or road race

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