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Toyota Mark X

GRX120Stock varies — page stays live

The GRX120 represents the standard rear-wheel-drive layout for the first-generation Mark X. It introduced a modern, sleek exterior style paired with a highly responsive 2.5-liter direct-injection V6 engine and a standard 6-speed automatic transmission.

Engine
4GR-FSE 2.5L V6 D-4
Displacement
2,499 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
6AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Toyota Mark X GRX120Toyota Mark X — representative 1st Generation (X120) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,730 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Weight
1,510 kg
Shipping volume
12.05 M³

Manufacture year vs. registration year

Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:

Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
GRX120-AXXXXXXNov 2004 – Oct 2006Pre-facelift
GRX120-BXXXXXXOct 2006 – Oct 2009Facelift (Minor Change)

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This GRX120 was produced 2004–2009; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.
ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.
MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.

Common questions about the GRX120

What is a common mechanical issue on the GRX120?
The 4GR-FSE engine is prone to carbon buildup on the intake valves due to its direct-injection (D-4) design. Regular intake cleaning and high-quality fuel help mitigate this.
What dashboard cosmetic issue affects the GRX120?
Like many mid-2000s Toyota/Lexus models, the GRX120 dashboard material can degrade, become sticky, and develop cracks over time when exposed to hot sunlight.