2007 Toyota Mark X 2.5 V6

[Abel_tan]

Hi everyone, greetings from Singapore, am living on this little red dot on the world map. Here are pics of my current ride. It's a 2.5L 4GR-FSE Dual VVT-i - 215 BHP, 260NM Compression ratio : 12.0, that's right, the same one found in the Lexus IS 250. This is a JDM model and slots in between the Lexus IS 250 and GS 300 in Japan. It is a grey import and not officially available outside Japan, enjoy the pics everyone!

Prior to registration, just got out of the port...

Pearl White
http://www.mark-x.com/photos/andrew/Melobe.jpg


LED Skylight!
http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cimg2310.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=117&u=11106222)

Rear view
http://www.mark-x.com/photos/andrew/Melobe%20%281%29.jpg


Auto-Start
http://www.mark-x.com/photos/andrew/Melobe%20%282%29.jpg

Sports Suspension
http://www.mark-x.com/photos/andrew/Melobe%20%283%29.jpg


Cockpit
http://www.mark-x.com/photos/andrew/Melobe%20%284%29.jpg

Gear selection with Keyless Auto-start remote
http://www.mark-x.com/photos/andrew/Melobe%20%285%29.jpg
http://www.mark-x.com/photos/andrew/Melobe%20%286%29.jpg

DUNLOP SP SPORT 2050 VEURO with 18' FF rims http://www.mark-x.com/photos/andrew/Melobe%20%287%29.jpg

Driver HUD ;p
http://www.mark-x.com/photos/andrew/Melobe%20%288%29.jpg
http://www.mark-x.com/photos/andrew/Melobe%20%289%29.jpg


Interior Shot
http://www.mark-x.com/photos/andrew/Melobe%20%2810%29.jpg

Front view (Valance)
http://www.mark-x.com/photos/andrew/Melobe%20%2811%29.jpg



http://www.mark-x.com/photos/andrew/Melobe%20%2813%29.jpg

Traction Control
http://www.mark-x.com/photos/andrew/Melobe%20%2814%29.jpg

Final front shot before leaving...
http://www.mark-x.com/photos/andrew/Melobe%20%2815%29.jpg


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[Abel_tan]

Engine Bay
http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cimg3014.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=100&u=11106222)

After a Morning Bath

http://i13.servimg.com/u/f13/11/10/62/22/cimg2610.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=66&u=11106222)

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cny_110.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=118&u=11106222)

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cny_210.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=119&u=11106222)

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cny_310.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=120&u=11106222)

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cny_510.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=121&u=11106222)

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cny_710.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=122&u=11106222)

http://i11.servimg.com/u/f11/11/10/62/22/a10.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=10&u=11106222)

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cimg2610.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=124&u=11106222)

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cimg2611.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=125&u=11106222)

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cimg2612.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=126&u=11106222)

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cimg2613.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=127&u=11106222)

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cimg2614.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=128&u=11106222)

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cimg2615.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=129&u=11106222)

Lowering Spring set from RS*R Japan Ti-2000 Titanium Springs

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cimg3021.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=107&u=11106222)

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cimg3114.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=113&u=11106222)

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/cimg3110.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=95&u=11106222)


Pardon if quality of the pics are not of professional quality, amateur photographer only. hehe. Enjoy and comment...!

[Abel_tan]

Alryte guys, just an introduction on this car for those who have not heard about it before

The Toyota Mark X (Japanese:トヨタ・マークX、～エックス) is a mid-size automobile created by Toyota for the Japanese market. The Mark X was introduced in 2004 and is manufactured in Kanegasaki, Iwate, Japan. Also sold in China as the Toyota Reiz, it is available with either a 3.0 L or 2.5 L (265PS/215hp) Toyota GR series V6 engine. The engines offer dual VVT-i (variable valve timing) with gasoline direct injection. The rear-wheel drive models have a 6-speed automatic transmission as standard, and the all-wheel drive models have a 5-speed automatic. All models are fitted with Double Wishbone suspensionup front and multi-link suspension on the rear

The Mark X is the successor to the Toyota Mark II, which was first introduced in 1968. Although the vehicle features an impressive interior with quality that can be categorized as a luxury sedan, it is aimed at the middle market. It shares the basic platform with the Lexus IS , GS and Toyota Crown.

[Abel_tan]

Here are some pics from the Japanese Catalogue...

L.E.D. Skylight

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/1108-010.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=130&u=11106222)

S (Sports) Package Variant model which is my model

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/1108-110.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=131&u=11106222)

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/1108-111.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=132&u=11106222)

http://i10.servimg.com/u/f10/11/10/62/22/1108-112.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=133&u=11106222)

Thanks for your compliments bro goodduck... It is indeed a lovely ride and enjoying every moment of it... Cheers!

[5vz-fe]

Very interesting (and very nice) exhaust outlet placement, I wonder why they do that to NA cars. IMO the back looks better than the front, not a big fan of those headlights.

[ferrarif1fan89]

thats not so bad, especially considering it s RWD. i like it! 8)

[TT]

What about the proper custom shot? The one with the key at the dealer doesn't count, LOL

[TT]

:arrow:
http://www.jabbasworld.net/pictures/cars_registry/Abel_tan.jpg

[Abel_tan]

Thanks TT :D

[TopGearNL]

Interesting car, I think its not for sale in Europe

[Abel_tan]

Yupp, this is a meant for JDM only an it is not available ard the world, Its a grey import in Singapore... Yupp, its a RWD... :wink:

[Abel_tan]

Haha, all JDM cars are restricted to 180km/h. If you take a trip down to Japan, even the legendary GTR has a speedo until 180km/h for their domestic cars. NSX, 350Z, WRX-STi are all bound to the 180km/h limit. However, with a removal of the limiter, have brought the car close to about 242km/h with the car still raring to go.

I guess Toyota has a large part sharing bin in order to bring down costs and maximise profits, i suppose that's fine, so long as they function well and able to last. This car shares the same seat design as the Lexus GS300.

Thanks for your comments

[Abel_tan]

Haha, well i guess the cars that are exported to Finland will not be restricted to 180km/h as in Japan. Take a visit to Japan sometime in your life and you will get what i mean... Hehe.

[Abel_tan]

I see, indeed, many European Toyotas are manufactured in Europe, they are mainly designed for European safety standards and roads...