Toyota N platform
Car platform for executive cars
The Toyota N platform is a car platform for executive cars (E-class models) from Toyota, introduced in 2003.[1] It is often called "Mark X platform" and "Crown platform", after its core uses, and, less frequently, "Lexus GS platform". It is used on a variety of sizes of rear- and all-wheel drive automobiles, ranging from compact to full-sized executive.
In 2018, the N platform was replaced by the Toyota New Global Architecture TNGA-L platform.[2][3]
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
- Lexus LF-X concept (2003)
- Toyota Crown/Crown Majesta — S180 (2003–2008), S200 (2008–2012), S210 (2012–2020)
- Toyota Mark X sedan — X120 (2004–2009), X130 (2009–2019)[4][5][6]
- Toyota Century — G60 (2018–present)[7]
- Lexus IS — XE20 (2005–2014)
- Lexus GS — S190 (2005–2012)
- Lexus LS — XF40 (2007–2017)
New N
Applications
- Lexus GS — L10 (2012–2020)[8][9]
- Lexus IS — XE30 (2013–present)
- Lexus RC — XC10 (2014–present)
References
- ^ "锐志停产,为什么她会成为丰田全新平台的"祭品"?_易车" [Reiz stopped production, why would she become a "sacrifice" for Toyota's new platform?]. Easy car (in Chinese). China. 2017-10-09. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
- ^ "Toyota Rolls Out Completely Redesigned Crown" (Press release). Japan: Toyota. 2018-06-26. Retrieved 2018-07-02.
- ^ Karkafiris, Michael (2018-06-26). "Toyota Launches All-New Crown In Japan With Connected Features As Standard". Carscoops. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
- ^ "TOYOTA、マークXの特別仕様車を発売" [Toyota Launches Mark X Special Edition] (Press release). Japan: Toyota. 2019-04-24. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ^ Tudose, Sergiu (2019-04-24). "Toyota Mark X Final Edition Is The End Of The Road For Iconic JDM Sports Sedan". Carscoops. US. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ^ Vanderhorst, Cam (2019-04-25). "Toyota Bids Farewell To A Sedan It's Been Selling Since 1968". Motor1. US. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
- ^ 国産各社のプラットフォームを解説(1):MFi164「日本車総点検」 [Explaining the platforms of domestic companies (1): MFi164 "Japanese car overhaul"]. Motor Fan (in Japanese). 2020-05-15. Archived from the original on 2020-08-23.
- ^ Akita, Masahiro; Shiohara, Kunihiko (2012-06-11). "Observations on TNGA: How will Toyota's plans to make better cars affect suppliers". Credit Suisse. p. 2. Archived from the original on 2014-06-17.
- ^ "LEXUS、GSに特別仕様車"Eternal Touring"を設定" [Special model "Eternal Touring" set for Lexus GS] (Press release) (in Japanese). Toyota Global Newsroom. 2020-04-23. Retrieved 2020-04-24.