Toyota Mark X Zio
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The Toyota Mark X ZiO is a station wagon manufactured by Toyota and introduced in 2007. It replaces the Mark II Blit
wagon. The "4+Free" concept allows for a wide range of interior configuration.The ZiO's "three mode" cabin can accommodate from four to seven passengers. In "personal sedan mode," a tonneau board with dual tonneau covers creates a sedan like vehicle. Stow the tonneau board and covers, and the "active wagon mode" creates a large cargo space in the rear. The "friendly minivan mode" adds seating for more passengers by raising the third-row seats in the cargo space. The name "ZiO" is an acronym to suggest its spaciousness and cargo capacity, meaning "Zone in One". It is similar in concept to but does not share a platform with the Venza
.
For the first year of production, it won the Good Design Award
given by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization. According to Japanese regulations regarding exterior dimensions, the Mark X ZiO is regarded as a compact
, however, the engine displacements exceed the 2000cc limit, and the width is over by 85 mm (3 in).
The Mark X ZiO shares few features with the Mark X
besides the name. The ZiO chassis is derived from the Auris
. The 2.4 L ZiO is available in front-wheel drive
(ANA10 chassis code) or four-wheel drive
(ANA15 chassis code) with the 2AZ-FE motor and Continuously variable transmission
(CVT). The 3.5 L ZiO is available in front wheel drive only (GGA10 chassis code) with the 2GR-FE motor and 6-speed automatic transmission. G-BOOK
was added to the list of optional features.
Toyota Mark II Blit
The Mark II Blit was the replacement of the Toyota Mark II Qualis, and shared a platform with the Mark II rear wheel drive sedan. The Mark II Qualis was a rebadged Camry Gracia wagon, with front wheel drive. The Blit was introduced January 2002 after the Crown Estate and Caldina wagons ended...
wagon. The "4+Free" concept allows for a wide range of interior configuration.The ZiO's "three mode" cabin can accommodate from four to seven passengers. In "personal sedan mode," a tonneau board with dual tonneau covers creates a sedan like vehicle. Stow the tonneau board and covers, and the "active wagon mode" creates a large cargo space in the rear. The "friendly minivan mode" adds seating for more passengers by raising the third-row seats in the cargo space. The name "ZiO" is an acronym to suggest its spaciousness and cargo capacity, meaning "Zone in One". It is similar in concept to but does not share a platform with the Venza
Toyota Venza
The Toyota Venza is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Japanese automaker Toyota and unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit...
.
For the first year of production, it won the Good Design Award
Good Design Award
The is Japanese comprehensive design evaluation and commendation system, operated by Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization . The system has its origins in the “Good Design Selection System” instituted by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry of Japan in 1957.The award system...
given by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization. According to Japanese regulations regarding exterior dimensions, the Mark X ZiO is regarded as a compact
Compact
Compact as used in politics may refer broadly to a pact or treaty; in more specific cases it may refer to:* Interstate compact* Compact government, a type of colonial rule utilized in British North America...
, however, the engine displacements exceed the 2000cc limit, and the width is over by 85 mm (3 in).
The Mark X ZiO shares few features with the Mark X
Toyota Mark X
The Mark X is a mid size automobile created by Toyota for the Japanese market. The Mark X was introduced in 2004 and is manufactured in Kanegasaki, Iwate, Japan. Also sold in China as the Reiz, it is available with either a 3.0 L or 2.5 L GR series V6 engine. Both engines offer dual VVT-i with...
besides the name. The ZiO chassis is derived from the Auris
Toyota Auris
The Toyota Auris is a compact 3 door and 5 door hatchback which shares the same E150 platform with the Toyota Corolla.In Europe, Toyota positioned the Auris as the replacement of Corolla hatchback, while the notchback Sedan continued with the Corolla nameplate...
. The 2.4 L ZiO is available in front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive is a form of engine/transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longitudinal engine arrangement generally found in rear-wheel drive and...
(ANA10 chassis code) or four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4×4 is a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously...
(ANA15 chassis code) with the 2AZ-FE motor and Continuously variable transmission
Continuously variable transmission
A continuously variable transmission is a transmission that can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. This contrasts with other mechanical transmissions that offer a fixed number of gear ratios...
(CVT). The 3.5 L ZiO is available in front wheel drive only (GGA10 chassis code) with the 2GR-FE motor and 6-speed automatic transmission. G-BOOK
G-Book
G-Book is a telematics subscription service currently provided by Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan for its Toyota- and Lexus-branded vehicles. G-Book allows users to link with cellphones , personal digital assistants 's, personal computers and G-Book equipped cars across Japan...
was added to the list of optional features.