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Toyota Mark X

GRX135Stock varies — page stays live

The GRX135 is the all-wheel-drive variant of the second-generation Mark X. Unlike its predecessor, Toyota successfully packaged the GRX135 with a modern 6-speed automatic transmission, offering improved fuel economy and smoother power delivery in a versatile AWD platform.

Engine
4GR-FSE 2.5L V6 D-4
Displacement
2,499 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
6AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Toyota Mark X GRX135Toyota Mark X — representative 2nd Generation (X130) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Weight
1,570 kg
Shipping volume
12.32 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
GRX135-AXXXXXXOct 2009 – Aug 2012Series 1 AWD
GRX135-BXXXXXXAug 2012 – Nov 2016Series 2 AWD
GRX135-CXXXXXXNov 2016 – Dec 2019Series 3 AWD

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This GRX135 was produced 2009–2019; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).
UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).
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 GRX135

Does the GRX135 feature the same transmission as the RWD GRX130?
Yes, the GRX135 upgraded to a 6-speed automatic transmission (Super ECT), unlike the 1st generation AWD which was limited to a 5-speed transmission.
Does the GRX135 sit higher than the RWD GRX130?
Yes, the AWD system adds a 10mm lift in ride height (1445mm vs 1435mm) to accommodate front differential components.