TOYOTA ANNOUNCES FULL MODEL CHANGE IN MARK II SERIES

The main improvements in the new Mark II series are as follows

Completely new styling.

Body styling in the new series reflects safety considerations, such as ensuring a wider field of vision. Styling is simple but it maintains the elegance and grace required of a luxury car. The subdued interior provides additional dignity.

More well-rounded line.

The Mark II series has been greatly expanded. An LG Touring model and a luxury-grade Grande model have been added to the sedans and hardtops; 6-passenger vehicles have been added to the sedans, wagons and vans; and a GL model with a carrying capacity of 400 kilograms has been added to the vans. These additions make the Mark II series more capable now of meeting the diversified demand which has emerged in the high-grade small-car market.

Improved comfort and maneuverability.

Many considerations have been made in order to raise the level of driving comfort and to ensure greater ease of use. They include greater space in the passenger compartment and the trunk; reduced noise and vibration; an improved air conditioning system; and the ideal location of interior switches and levers.

Emissions control.

All passenger cars in the new Mark II series have been fitted with the Toyota Total Clean Catalyst (TTC-C) system, and meet Japan's tough 1976 emission regulations.

Improved safety.

In order to raise the level of safety in the Mark II series the entire brake system has been improved and the braking performance has been raised. Also, 4-wheel disc brakes have been fitted to some models, improvements in body styling and in the windshield wipers have provided a wider field of vision, and seat belts have been utilized that have an emergency locking retractor (ELR). In addition, the OK monitor device has been made more complete for greater effectiveness in accident prevention.

Improved vehicle mechanisms.

Efforts have been made to improve the suspension, steering and other mechanisms, and the rear wheels of some models have been fitted with a semi-training arm type of independent suspension device.

Conservation of natural resources.

Body construction and the design of other main and secondary parts reflect a careful consideration of calls for conserving natural resources. As a result, vehicle weights have been reduced, and fuel efficiency has been raised.