Toyota Cresta

Toyota Cresta
Production period:	1980-2001
Class :	upper middle class
Body versions :	limousine
Successor:	Toyota Verossa

The Toyota Cresta was a four-door rear-wheel drive sedan released by Toyota in 1980. It was built on the same platform as the Chaser , Cressida and Mark II models . The aim of the Cresta was a higher level of equipment compared to the Mark II; the Chaser was the sports version of the Mark II. The Cresta was often delivered with two-tone paintwork and better interior fittings, which made it seem more similar to the export model Cressida. The Cresta was made in five generations; production ended in 2000 and the successor Verossa also replaced the Chaser.

When giving the name, Toyota was inspired by the Vauxhall Cresta , which had a similar reputation in Great Britain .

X50-X60 series (1980–1984)

Cresta X50 / X60
Toyota Cresta (1980-1984)
Production period:	1980-1984
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engines : 2.0 liters Diesel engine : 2.0 liters
Length:	4640 mm
Width:	1690 mm
Height:	1425 mm
Wheelbase :	2645 mm
Empty weight :	1225 kg

The first Cresta was introduced in April 1980 and was only available in Toyota Vista sales outlets across Japan. The Cresta was placed just below the large Crown sedan . The model was equipped with halogen lamps to give it a more luxurious look and was available with many luxurious details. The 2.0-l R4 engine M-EU was only available with an automatic transmission - just like the Crown - or the 2.0-l R6 engine 1G-EU, also from the Crown. The equipment variants had names such as Super Lucent , Super Touring , Super Deluxe , Super Custom or Custom , all of which referred to the existing luxury and were also offered in the Crown. The better trim levels also included a two-tone paint job to make the Cresta interesting for younger customers. Nissan's competitor was the Laurel .

X70 series (1984–1988)

Cresta X70
Toyota Cresta (1984–1988)
Production period:	1984-1988
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engines : 2.0 liters Diesel engine : 2.4 liters
Length:	4650 mm
Width:	1690 mm
Height:	1415 mm
Wheelbase :	2660 mm
Empty weight :	1280 kg

The X70 series was introduced on March 8, 1984. It shared its styling with the Mark II, with the Cresta remaining a hardtop sedan and the Mark II a sedan with B-pillars. The X70 was just as popular as its predecessor. The electrically operated exterior mirrors were now installed on the leading edge of the front doors, as is common in the West, and no longer on the front fenders, in order to achieve a more modern look. They were also electrically foldable for narrow parking spaces. The 2.0 l R4 diesel engine from the first generation was drilled out to 2.4 l. A small facelift was carried out in 1985 and the 1G GTEU turbo engine came in October 1985; the new model was called GT Twin Turbo. With the introduction of this engine, the M-TEU machine was no longer offered. Fog lights embedded in the front apron were now part of the standard equipment and in August 1986 there was another minor facelift.

X80 series (1988–1992)

Cresta X80
Toyota Cresta (1988-1992)
Production period:	1988-1992
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engines : 2.0 liters Diesel engine : 2.4 liters
Length:	4690 mm
Width:	1695 mm
Height:	1375 mm
Wheelbase :	2730 mm
Empty weight :	1480 kg

The third generation of the Cresta was introduced on March 8, 1988 and its styling led away from the straight edges of earlier Toyota models. The top-of-the-line Super Lucent G was powered by a supercharged 1G GZE engine. The engines 1JZ-GE and 1JZ-GTE were also installed in the sister model Chaser. In January 1989 the cars were given individually suspended rear wheels. ABS and ESP were introduced in August 1989 . In May 1990 there were special equipment for the model's 10th birthday and later that year the styling was revised again.

X90 series (1992–1996)

Cresta X90
Toyota Cresta (1992)
Production period:	1992-1996
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.8–3.0 liters Diesel engine : 2.4 liters
Length:	4750 mm
Width:	1750 mm
Height:	1390 mm
Wheelbase :	2730 mm
Empty weight :	1390 kg

The 4th generation of the Cresta appeared in 1992. Like its sister models Chaser and Mark II, the Cresta got a larger body, which, however, looked a bit clumsier. A 3.0 l R6 (2JZ-GE), two 2.5 l R6 engines (1JZ-GTE and 1JZ-GE), a 2.0 l R4 engine (1GE-FE), a 1.8 l R4 engine (4S-FE) or a 2.4 l R4 diesel engine (2L-TE). The GT Twin Turbo was renamed Tourer, but kept the engine known from its predecessor. While the Tourer had the supercharged engine, there was also a Tourer S with a naturally aspirated engine.

In 1993, two permanent all-wheel drive models , the Super Lucent Four and the Super Lucent G Four, were released. They were only available with automatic transmissions. In 1994 the styling of the grille and rear lights was changed. In September 1995 a driver airbag was offered for the first time .

X100 series (1996-2001)

Cresta X100
Toyota Cresta (1996)
Production period:	1996-2001
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.8–3.0 liters Diesel engine : 2.4 liters
Length:	4760 mm
Width:	1755 mm
Height:	1400 mm
Wheelbase :	2730 mm
Empty weight :	1480 kg

In 1996 the last generation of the Cresta appeared.

In 1998 the design was revised again. A bigger grille and different taillights gave the vehicle a better look. New was the 2.0 l R4 VVTi engine 1G-FE with variable valve timing, which offered better performance. All-wheel drive was now also available for the 2.0 l.

In July 2001 the Chaser was also discontinued and the Verossa inherited Chaser and Cresta.

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