Toyota Mark X Zio

[JetFuelAbuser]

http://jdmpire.wordpress.com/2007/09...ta-mark-x-zio/

http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/07/0926.html

The new Mark X ZiO embodies the refined quality and outstanding cruising performance characteristic of the acclaimed Mark X series, while adopting an interior based on a new concept that allows for flexible arrangements to suit the vehicle's use.

A stylish new "4 + Free" concept creates a high-quality interior space that uses four independent seats that can accommodate four adults in comfort and luxury, as well as a flexible "free space" in the rear that can be changed according to the vehicle's specific use. This allows the cabin to be modified into various configurations to achieve a "three-mode cabin" that can be used like a sedan, a station wagon or a minivan. In addition, a 2.4-liter or 3.5-liter engine provides ample driving performance and the vehicle boasts safety at the top levels of its class2 as well as outstanding environmental performance. The ZiO is a vehicle that can easily support the lifestyles of adults seeking varied and exciting experiences.


FT-SX concept

[TravisAe86]

looks hot! i would buy

[kdhspyder]

This might be the new vehicle Toyota is rumored to be bringing here within the next 12-18 mo's. A 'Camry wagon or something'. It makes sense with the 2.4L and 3.5L engines driving it.

[ECHOKnight2000]

This must be the new crossover that Toyotafanfan was telling me about.

[Tideland Prius]

Is this the "segment busting" vehicle we're expecting?

If so, that is cool. That concept is ok (I forgot the name... HS or sth?) but the idea of that flexible vehicle is cool. Plus it has the same engines as the Camry.. you know what that means... 2.4 HSD system!

[Gekko]

What i find disappointing about this one is that it is the wagon (actual more a mpv/wagon crossover) version of the Mark X. The Mark X starts with a 2.5l V6 and is RWD (or AWD). But this one starts with a 4 cil engine and is FWD. AWD is optional, but only for the 2.4l 4 cil engine, not for the V6.

[EchoHoLiK]

The design looks clean. I like the wheel arches

[starlightmica]

http://toyota.jp/markxzio/

L 184" x W 70" x H 61" x WB 109.4", curb weights I4 CVT FWD 3461lbs - V6 6AT FWD 3660lbs

I have a Mazda5, which has similar dimensions:
L 181" x W 69" x H 64" x WB 108", weight 3333lbs

[Jegan_V]

This to me is not very pleasing. The pictures above looks very much like a ho hum boring van, I hope that doesn't pass because I really really dislike that. The concept is a lot better but I doubt the final version would be anything like that, and rather not have it as a Mark X.

[ECHOKnight2000]

^^^Are you kidding? Really? I think it looks very handsome and just cool and sleek. But each to his own I guess.

[CharmCityES]

thats not bad looking! it would own the shit outta the kia rondo and mazda 5 in the us market

[Sulu]

This is what I have been able to piece together, from reviewing the Japanese websites and the previous posts:

1. Despite being named Mark X and having a front-end that looks like a Mark X (which is a RWD vehicle and shares a platform with the Lexus GS), this multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is a FWD vehicle (with AWD option).

2. The dimensions of this vehicle, with exception of the wheelbase and height, are somewhat smaller (shorter and narrower) than the Camry. It is similar in size to the Mazda 5, although it looks much larger, to my eyes.

3. The engine is mounted laterally (sideways, with the transmission beside the engine), as in the Camry, rather than longitudinally (lengthwise, with the transmission behind the engine), as in the Mark X.

4. These items would seem to suggest to me that this vehicle, despite being named the Mark X, is actually built on the Camry / Avalon / Highlander platform.

5. If it is a Camry station wagon, it could be sold (and assembled) in North America sometime in the next year or so as the Camry-based crossover that has been rumoured. If the other rumours are true, this would then be the replacement for the Solara.

This type of vehicle would be new to North America, but is quite prevalent in Southeast Asia and Europe (various Toyota models available such as Corolla Verso and Toyota Wish).

If anybody has any more information, please confirm (or disprove) my speculation. My knowledge of Japanese is very weak to non-existent.

We are in the market for this type of vehicle (if I can talk my wife into trading in her Civic for another Toyota to join my current Gen6 Camry). The new Highlander just seems a bit too large for easy in-town driving.

[Blah!]

Based on these pictures, the prodcution model is not nearly as exciting as the concept... (Some of these pictures have already been posted hers, but there are also some new ones).

http://www.zercustoms.com/photos/Toyota-Mark-X-ZiO.html

[Tideland Prius]

Dang, it's almost the size of a Mazda5? I thought it was bigger!

Hmm.. that 3rd row seat design is very very familiar... the RAV4??

[starlightmica]

It doesn't appear that the MXZio 3rd has the same design as found in the RAV4 (and Sienna) as there's no rear well for the folded seats to drop into. Definitely better behind-the-3rd row cargo space than the MZ5.