Toyota N platform

The Toyota N platform is an automobile platform for executive cars (E-class models) from Toyota. It is often called "Mark II platform" and "Crown platform", after its main uses, and, less frequently, "Lexus GS platform".

The platform emerged from Mark II (X platform). It debuted in October 1991 with Crown Majesta and Aristo S140, which, in contrast with contemporary S140 Crown, featured monocoque construction instead of Crown's ladder frame. In October 1992 4WD models were added to lineup.

In 2003 (with release of Crown GRS180) inline-six engines (1G-FE and 1JZ/2JZ) were discontinued in favour of V6 GR series engines.

Features

• The body is monocoque;
• It is a rear-wheel drive platform, with optional four-wheel drive;
• 4WD variants use Toyota's FOUR system, which is full-time with 3 differentials (center, rear and front);
• Engines are mounted longitudinally;
• Front suspension is double wishbone, while rear is multi-link;
• Disc brakes are used at all four corners.

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Applications

• Mark II family:
  • Mark II sedan (−2004)
  • Mark II Blit wagon (2002–2007)
  • Verossa (2001–2004)
  • Chaser (−2001)
  • Cresta (−2001)
• Mark X sedan (2004–)
• Crown/Crown Majesta
• Crown Comfort/Comfort
• Progres
• Brevis
• Origin
• Lexus IS — XE10 (1998–2005), XE20 (2005–2013)
• Lexus GS — S140 (1991–1997), S160 (1997–2005), S190 (2005–2012)
• Lexus LS/Toyota Celsior
• Lexus SC — Z40 (2001–2010)
• Lexus LF-X concept

New N

Applications

• Lexus GS — L10 (2012–present)^[1]
• Lexus IS — XE30 (2013–present)
• Lexus RC — XC10 (2014–present)

References

1. Akita, Masahiro; Shiohara, Kunihiko (11 June 2012). "Observations on TNGA: How will Toyota’s plans to make better cars affect suppliers". Credit Suisse. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 June 2014.