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Toyota Cressida Wagon (RX3) 2.0 (RX35) (90 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota Cressida:
The Toyota Mark II is a compact, later mid-size sedan manufactured and marketed in Japan by Toyota between 1968 and 2004. Prior to 1972, the model was marketed as the Toyota Corona Mark II. In most export markets, Toyota marketed the vehicle as the Toyota Cressida between 1976 and 1992 across four generations. Toyota replaced the rear-wheel-drive Cressida in North America with the front-wheel-drive Avalon. Every Mark II and Cressida was manufactured at the Motomachi plant at Toyota, Aichi, Japan from September 1968 to October 1993, and later at Toyota Motor Kyushu's Miyata plant from December 1992 to October 2000, with some models also assembled in Jakarta, Indonesia and Parañaque, Philippines as the Cressida....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Wagon (RX3) Overview:
Toyota Cressida (Wagon (RX3)). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 (RX35) (90 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 90 Hp 2.0L 18R engine provided adequate, unhurried performance for daily driving and family duties, typical for a mid-size wagon of the mid-70s. Not built for speed, but reliable.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy for the 2.0L engine was moderate by 1970s standards, but would be considered poor compared to modern vehicles. Expect average consumption for its displacement and era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Renowned Toyota reliability and durability
- • Practical and spacious wagon body style
- • Classic Japanese car appeal and styling
- • Relatively simple mechanics, easier to maintain
- • Comfortable ride for its era
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards
- • Modest performance from the 90 Hp engine
- • Poor fuel economy compared to contemporary vehicles
- • Limited availability of certain parts today
- • Lacks modern amenities and technology
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Cressida |
| Generation: | Wagon (RX3) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (RX35) (90 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1976 |
| End of production: | 1980 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 90 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | 18R |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.2 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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