Toyota Mark X Review
2017-2019
The Toyota Mark X (GRX130 Facelift II: 2016–2019) is one of Kenya's most revered executive sports sedans. Renowned for its front-engine rear-wheel-drive (FR) layout, velvet-smooth V6 engines, sharp front fascia with triple LED headlamps, and sport-tuned suspension, the Mark X remains a status symbol among corporate professionals and automotive enthusiasts in Nairobi. Powered by the 2.5L 4GR-FSE V6 (203 hp) and high-output 3.5L 2GR-FSE V6 (318 hp), production officially concluded in December 2019 with the coveted Final Edition. Landed import prices in Kenya range from KSh 2.4M to KSh 3.8M.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage (2.5L): The 2,499 cc 4GR-FSE engine qualifies for the 25% excise duty rate.
- Smooth V6 performance & RWD handling: Near 50:50 weight distribution provides exceptional highway overtaking balance and cornering stability.
- Timeless sporty executive styling: Triple LED headlights, dual chrome exhaust outlets, and plush Alcantara/leather interior.
- Strong local resale value: One of the most liquid secondhand vehicles in Nairobi and major Kenyan urban centers.
What’s not so good
- Low 155 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps and unpaved upcountry access roads.
- Discontinued model production: Production ended in December 2019, making clean 2018/2019 low-mileage JDM units increasingly exclusive.
Most popular: Mark X 250G / 250S / 250G Four / GR Sport / Final Edition
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At a glance
- Model
- Toyota Mark X (GRX130 Series Facelift II)
- Production years
- 2017–2019
- Body type
- 4-Door Executive Sports Sedan
- Seating capacity
- 5
- Fuel types
- Petrol (V6 Naturally Aspirated)
- Engine sizes
- 2,499 cc (2.5L V6) / 3,456 cc (3.5L V6)
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Super ECT Automatic with Paddle Shifters
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive (FR) or Permanent 4WD (Four)
- Ground clearance
- 155 mm (150 mm on GR Sport)
- Source market
- Japan (RHD JDM Spec)
Trims & variants
- Setup
2.5L V6 (203 hp / 243 Nm), 6-speed automatic, RWD, returning 11.8 km/L combined.
- Why it gets shipped
The core volume import in Kenya; offers smooth V6 refinement and sub-2.5L duty savings.
Fuel consumption
Figures for the Mark X 250G / 250G F Package (2,499 cc 4GR-FSE). Tank: 71 L (about 838 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 2,389 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,598 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 19,234
- Full tank (71 L)
- KES 16,114
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Package tiers
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| 250G / F Package | Executive base | Fabric seats, 16-inch alloys, push-start, dual-zone climate control, Toyota Safety Sense P. |
| 250S / RDS | Sport executive | Sport fabric/leather seats, 18-inch smoked alloys, paddle shifters, rear spoiler, lip aero. |
| GR Sport / Final Edition | Pinnacle collector | GR aero body kit, quad exhaust, Alcantara sport bucket seats, sports suspension, 19-inch forged alloys. |
About the Toyota Mark X
Kenya strictly enforces an 8-year age limit from manufacture month and right-hand drive regulations. In 2026, 2018 to 2019 final-production Mark X models sit inside the direct import window.
Crucially, the 2.5L 4GR-FSE engine (2,499 cc) stays strictly at 2,499 cc, qualifying for KRA's standard 25% excise duty tax bracket and saving over KSh 700,000 in import taxes compared to the 3.5L V6 variant.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
