Toyota N platform

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 the rear is multi-link;
• Disc brakes are used on all wheels.

N

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 (2014–2025)

References

1. ^ "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?] (in Chinese). Easy car. 2017-10-09. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
2. ^ "Toyota Rolls Out Completely Redesigned Crown". Japan: Toyota. 2018-06-26. Retrieved 2018-07-02.
3. ^ Karkafiris, Michael (2018-06-26). "Toyota Launches All-New Crown In Japan With Connected Features As Standard". Carscoops. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
4. ^ "TOYOTA、マークXの特別仕様車を発売" [Toyota Launches Mark X Special Edition]. Japan: Toyota. 2019-04-24. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
5. ^ Tudose, Sergiu (2019-04-24). "Toyota Mark X Final Edition Is The End Of The Road For Iconic JDM Sports Sedan". Carscoops. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
6. ^ Vanderhorst, Cam (2019-04-25). "Toyota Bids Farewell To A Sedan It's Been Selling Since 1968". Motor1. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
7. ^ "ja: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"] (in Japanese). Motor Fan. 2020-05-15. Archived 2020-08-23 at the Wayback Machine.
8. ^ 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 2014-06-17 at the Wayback Machine.
9. ^ "LEXUS、GSに特別仕様車"Eternal Touring"を設定" [Special model "Eternal Touring" set for Lexus GS] (in Japanese). Toyota Global Newsroom. 2020-04-23. Retrieved 2020-04-24.