I found this by accident tonight, but could the Toyota Mark X be the next IS or an idea of what's to come?

Official Link: http://toyota.jp/Showroom/All_toyota_lineup/markx/

Exterior:


Interior:


Including aftermarket from Modellista, Wald and etc:


Engine Choices:
3000 V6 3GR-FSE 188kW 314 nM
2500 V6 4GR-FSE 158kW 260 nM

Tranny Choices:
5spd ECT-i
6spd ECT-i

Chassis Code:
GRX-121 - 3.0L V6 3GR-FSE RWD
GRX-120 - 2.5L V6 4GR-FSE RWD
GRX-125 - 2.5L V6 4GR-FSE AWD

Tire Options:
225/45R18 91W
215/60R16 95H

This looks very close to the new GS. Particularly the overall styling and the seat contours.

 

The front end looks like it could be, but in the Japanese magazines weren't they stating that the current Altezza is the 'new' Trueno??? (following it's footsteps)?

The Mark X states that it's FF.

 

OH OH OH, its beautiful. I really hope so. But for some reason, I think it wont be. The rear is just a little too round, to be the next IS. The IS is based off of the Altezza not the Mark X(IS this a totally different line, I thought there was like a Mark something else). And I think that the Lexus models are to be sold in Japan next year(i might be wrong). So this car would not have Toyota badges. But the front does look like it can carry the IS badge. Nice find, its wonderful.

Once again, Japan always get the hot cars.

 

It's Front Engine Rear Drive. This info is straight from the Toyota Japan Corporate website.

 

By the way, I love those tailpipes. Very Bentley Continental GTish.

 

mani think the front can use a bit more work, the rear is ok

and the car looks a lot more classier, not as sporty anymore huh

 

3GR-FSE, 3.0 liter V6. 256ps. Sounds like this could be the next GS300 engine

cylinder direct fuel injection, dual VVT-i, sounds great

 

Nice overall; don't care for the rear though

 

My bad... I misread it. Apologies!

I still don't think it's gonna be the next IS, small chance but I dunno... I think Toyota would keep the Altezza as the IS (as they've done with the other cars in their line-up).

 

I agree with you. But you know how Toyota is, they have almost 2 of each model or similar, so even if this isn't the next IS, this should give us a good idea of what's next. I am pretty sure they'll utilize that GR V6 block on many new and upcoming Toyota & Lexus models including the next IS.

 

In my opinion:

5-series profile.
5-series trunklid
mazda rear lights
holden monaro front end

Not a bad combination - but kinda unorginal.

M.

 

Too big to be the IS, IMO. . . I think it is probably intended as a Japan only model, or perhaps the Avalon replacement?

 

the front end is hot as hell, the interior is nice. but the rear is kind of bleh

 

Not bad, but I hope not. The IS should look more sporty than this.

 

The front end is hot, lovin it.
The interior is hot, very nice
The side profile looks very good
and then I saw the rear, ahh what happen, something about the rear freakishly remind me of the new RL I mean look at it again.........