Produced from October 1992 to 1996, the JZX90 Mark II is a platform sibling of the Chaser — same chassis, same engines, same 1992 launch — but built and sold as Toyota's more conservative, luxury-leaning sedan. That restraint is exactly why some buyers prefer it: identical Tourer V performance in a body that draws less attention.
Overview
The Mark II, Chaser and Cresta are Toyota's "triplet" sedans — rebadged versions of the same platform sold through different dealership channels, each with a distinct market position. Where the Chaser played the sporty image, the Mark II was pitched as the traditional luxury option, with Cresta positioned as the basic entry point. Underneath, the JZX90 Mark II runs the identical engine line: a 2.5L 1JZ-GTE parallel-twin-turbo in Tourer V models and a naturally aspirated 3.0L 2JZ-GE in Grande models, with the same Super HICAS four-wheel steering available on later Tourer V cars.
Tourer V / Grande
Tourer V is the sport-tuned turbo grade enthusiasts want; Grande is the luxury-focused line most JZX90 Mark IIs were actually sold as.
1JZ-GTE Twin-Turbo / 2JZ-GE NA
Identical to the JZX90 Chaser's engine line — the 2.5L twin-turbo six in Tourer V, the 3.0L naturally aspirated six in Grande.
Auction Pricing
Clean JZX90 Tourer V Mark IIs typically trade between ¥1,300,000 and ¥3,000,000 — broadly in line with equivalent Chaser pricing, since the two share identical mechanicals and draw increasingly similar enthusiast demand. Grande and other non-turbo grades sit lower still. With pricing this closely matched, the choice between Chaser and Mark II comes down to body style rather than value.
What to Check
Checks are identical to the JZX90 Chaser, since the cars share a chassis and drivetrain: rust around the rear quarters and sills, water intrusion near the wiper cowl that can rot the panel behind the brake booster, grinding into third gear as a sign of R154 gearbox wear, and tension rod bushing and clutch condition. On Tourer V cars, confirm the parallel-twin-turbo system and its actuators are functioning correctly, since it's a more complex setup than the single-turbo JZX100 that followed.
Import Eligibility
Fully Eligible
Every JZX90 Mark II, from the first 1992 cars to the last 1996 models, cleared the 25-year import threshold years ago.
Fully Eligible
The entire JZX90 production run cleared the federal 25-year exemption years ago. State registration requirements still vary — see our Import page.
MOT Only
Well past the 10-year IVA threshold, so a standard MOT is all that's needed to register — no IVA test required.
FAQ
Is the Mark II really the same car as the Chaser?
Mechanically, yes — same platform, same engines, same production years. The differences are styling, interior trim and market positioning. If you want Chaser performance with less street attention, the JZX90 Mark II is worth a serious look.
Tourer V or Grande?
Tourer V for the twin-turbo 1JZ-GTE and sport suspension — it's the grade with real enthusiast demand. Grande suits buyers who specifically want the naturally aspirated engine and a softer, more luxury-focused ride.
JZX100 Mark II
See how the single-turbo, VVT-i generation changed the formula.
View JZX100 guide →