Toyota Cresta
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Class | Compact executive car (Mid-Size Car) |
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Successor | Toyota Verossa |
The Toyota Cresta (トヨタ・クレスタ, Toyota Kuresuta) is a
The name "Cresta" is Italian/Spanish for "crest", a type of ornament found on a helmet.
X50-X60 series (1980–1984)
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Curb weight | 1,065–1,225 kg (2,348–2,701 lb) |
The first Cresta was introduced April 1980 and was available exclusively at the renamed
This new luxury approach was well received with buyers. In August 1983, Toyota chairman Eiji Toyoda initiated the F1 project ("Flagship" and "No. 1 vehicle"; alternatively called the "Circle-F" project), a clandestine effort aimed at producing a world-class luxury sedan for international markets.[1][2] This led to the creation of an all new, full size luxury sedan designed for export markets, called the Lexus LS.
X70 series (1984–1988)
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Curb weight | 1,130–1,380 kg (2,490–3,040 lb) |
The X70 series was introduced March 8, 1984, with styling cues shared with the platform sharing
Styling upgrades and engine changes were introduced in 1985. The twin turbo 1G-GTEU was introduced in October 1985, with the trim level designation GT Twin Turbo. As a result of the twin turbo introduction, the M-TEU engine was no longer offered. Foglights imbedded in the front bumper were made standard equipment, with another minor styling upgrade August 1986.
X80 series (1988–1992)
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Curb weight | 1,220–1,480 kg (2,690–3,260 lb) |
The third generation was introduced in March 8, 1988, with a transition away from straight edges previously used by Toyota products of the period and it was no longer a hardtop sedan. The top-of-the-line model, called "Super Lucent G" had two variants. The base variant (GX81) included a
X90 series (1992–1996)
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Curb weight | 1,390 kg (3,060 lb) |
The X90 Cresta debuted in 1992 with significant styling and mechanical changes over the X80. The car increased in size and gained some new trim levels similar to its sister cars, the
The X90 Cresta was offered in 4 primary trim levels throughout its run (the SC, Suffire, Super Lucent and Tourer), each with their own options and even more specific trim categorizations. All cars shared common longitudinal layout architecture as well as certain options standard, like automatic climate control and side-impact bars, not to mention driver-side airbags in 1995. The base trim level SC had very little in terms of options; it was powered by either a petrol or diesel engine mated to a 4-speed automatic. The next level Suffire had the same options available (or lack thereof) as the SC plus an optional 5-speed manual.
The Super Lucent however was a much different story: this trim offered 3 different straight 6 engines from 2.0L-3.0L mated to an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic with options like a moon roof or a factory
The Tourer trim levels all featured a 2.5L 1JZ straight 6, but with a few differences. The Tourer S had a naturally aspirated engine and only a 4-speed automatic whereas the Tourer V's came with a pair of turbochargers and the option of an R154 5-speed manual. All Tourers had front- and rear-stabilizer bars but only the Tourer V's came with traction control, ABS and an LSD standard. Tourer V's were very popular amongst enthusiasts and drifters due to their stiff chassis, price point compared to other RWD/Turbo Toyota's, and power-to-weight ratio.
X100 series (1996–2001)
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Curb weight 1,480 kg (3,260 lb) | | |
Chronology | ||
Successor | Toyota Verossa |
In 1996 the X100 series was released. Although the dimensions are extremely similar to the X90 series, the X100 series Cresta boasts an extra 90 kg (200 lb) in weight, in part because of stricter safety regulations.
Predecessor to the Toyota Verossa, the new Cresta X100 series started its differences from the X90 series with an updated front and rear end. The new generation Cresta also lost its previous generation's 1.8L 4S-FE I4 engine option.
The Cresta, along with the Chaser, ceased production in 2001 (the Mark II saw one more generation, the X110, before production ceased in 2004) to make way for its replacement, the Toyota Verossa.
The Cresta came in four different trim levels: SC, Exceed, Super Lucent, and Roulant.
In popular culture
The car is notable for featuring in the anime and manga Great Teacher Onizuka, in which it is owned by Hiroshi Uchiyamada, whose car gets destroyed multiple times after a series of mishaps.
References
- ISBN 0-470-82110-8.
- ISBN 0-7432-9017-8.