What is the Toyota Cressida?
The Cressida was a larger Toyota passenger car sold in the United States. Toyota’s historic archive identifies its third and fourth US generations, while official EPA figures list versions from 1984 through 1992.
The Cressida belonged to an earlier era of Toyota’s American lineup, offering a roomier passenger-car option from the Japanese maker.
Cressida generations and engines
The third generation, code X70, ran from 1984 to 1988 in the US figures. It was followed by the fourth generation, code X80, from 1989 to 1992. Together, these generations account for eight petrol versions in the US EPA figures.
The listed engine range is 2.8 to 3.0 litres, and all the listed US versions use petrol.
How economical was the Cressida?
The best combined economy listed for the US Cressida is 19 mpg under the EPA test procedure. EPA ratings use a different method from European WLTP or NEDC tests and Canada’s five-cycle test, so figures from different markets are not directly equivalent.
A separate listed consumption figure is 12.4 L/100 km, also identified as an EPA figure.
Where was the Cressida sold?
The US figures list the Cressida from 1984 to 1992. Toyota’s historic vehicle archive records the third and fourth generations sold there.
Questions and answers
What kind of car was the Toyota Cressida?
It was a larger Toyota passenger car sold in the United States.
Which Cressida generations appear in the US figures?
The third generation, X70, ran from 1984 to 1988, followed by the fourth generation, X80, from 1989 to 1992.
What engine sizes are listed for the US Cressida?
The listed petrol engines range from 2.8 to 3.0 litres.
What was its best combined EPA fuel economy?
The best combined figure listed is 19 mpg under the US EPA test procedure.
