Toyota N platform#New N
{{Short description|Car platform for executive cars}}
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The Toyota N platform is a car platform for executive cars (E-class models) from Toyota, introduced in 2003.{{cite news |url=http://news.m.yiche.com/hao/wenzhang/298347 |title=锐志停产，为什么她会成为丰田全新平台的"祭品"？_易车 |trans-title=Reiz stopped production, why would she become a "sacrifice" for Toyota's new platform? |work=Easy car |location=China |language=Chinese |date=2017-10-09 |access-date=2021-10-17}} 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.{{cite press release |title=Toyota Rolls Out Completely Redesigned Crown |date=2018-06-26 |publisher=Toyota |location=Japan |url=https://newsroom.toyota.co.jp/en/toyota/23102775.html |access-date=2018-07-02}}{{cite news |title=Toyota Launches All-New Crown In Japan With Connected Features As Standard |first=Michael |last=Karkafiris |work=Carscoops |date=2018-06-26 |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2018/06/toyota-launches-new-crown-japan-connected-features-standard/ |access-date=2018-06-28}}
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 rear is multi-link;
- Disc brakes are used at all four corners.
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= 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){{cite press release |url=https://global.toyota/jp/newsroom/toyota/27847378.html |title=TOYOTA、マークXの特別仕様車を発売 |trans-title=Toyota Launches Mark X Special Edition |publisher=Toyota |location=Japan |date=2019-04-24 |access-date=2019-08-17}}{{cite news |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2019/04/toyota-sends-off-iconic-marx-x-jdm-sports-sedan-with-final-edition/ |title=Toyota Mark X Final Edition Is The End Of The Road For Iconic JDM Sports Sedan |first=Sergiu |last=Tudose |work=Carscoops |location=US|date=2019-04-24 |access-date=2019-08-17}}{{cite news |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/346531/toyota-mark-x-final-edition/ |title=Toyota Bids Farewell To A Sedan It's Been Selling Since 1968 |first=Cam |last=Vanderhorst |work=Motor1 |location=US |date=2019-04-25 |access-date=2019-08-17}}
- Toyota Century — G60 (2018–present){{cite magazine | url = https://motor-fan.jp/tech/10014759 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200823093208/https://motor-fan.jp/tech/10014759 | archive-date = 2020-08-23 | magazine = Motor Fan | script-title = 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」 | trans-title = Explaining the platforms of domestic companies (1): MFi164 "Japanese car overhaul" | language = ja | date = 2020-05-15 }}
- Lexus IS — XE20 (2005–2014)
- Lexus GS — S190 (2005–2012)
- Lexus LS — XF40 (2007–2017)
File:Lexus LF-X Minneapolis 2004 Auto Show.jpg|Lexus LF-X concept
File:Toyota Crown Royal Saloon (S180 facelift) in White Pearl Crystal Shine, front right.jpg|Toyota Crown/Crown Majesta (S180)
File:TOYOTA CROWN (S200) China (31) (cropped).jpg|Toyota Crown/Crown Majesta (S200)
File:2015 FAW-Toyota Crown (front).jpg|Toyota Crown/Crown Majesta (S210)
File:2006 Toyota Mark-X 01.jpg|Toyota Mark X/Reiz (X120)
File:Toyota Mark X 250G GRX130.jpg|Toyota Mark X/Reiz (X130)
File:Toyota Century 3rd generation 2017 Tokyo Motor Show front 1 (cropped).jpg|Toyota Century
File:Lexus IS350 01.JPG|Lexus IS (SE20)
File:Lexus GS350 1 -- 03-13-2010.jpg|Lexus GS (S190)
File:2013 Lexus LS 460 launch Cannes 01.jpg|Lexus LS
New N
= Applications =
- Lexus GS — L10 (2012–2020){{cite web |last1=Akita |first1=Masahiro |last2=Shiohara |first2=Kunihiko |date=2012-06-11 |url=https://doc.research-and-analytics.csfb.com/docView?language=ENG&source=emfromsendlink&format=PDF&document_id=977831251&extdocid=977831251_1_eng_pdf&serialid=mloPNv7E0vSpbVXspCzREiMSkukb0pOZlgZROxrMRwE%3d |title=Observations on TNGA: How will Toyota's plans to make better cars affect suppliers |publisher=Credit Suisse |page=2 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140617142445/https://doc.research-and-analytics.csfb.com/docView?language=ENG&source=emfromsendlink&format=PDF&document_id=977831251&extdocid=977831251_1_eng_pdf&serialid=mloPNv7E0vSpbVXspCzREiMSkukb0pOZlgZROxrMRwE%3d |archive-date=2014-06-17}}{{cite press release |title=LEXUS、GSに特別仕様車"Eternal Touring"を設定 |trans-title=Special model "Eternal Touring" set for Lexus GS |url=https://global.toyota/jp/newsroom/lexus/32231442.html |lang=JA |publisher=Toyota Global Newsroom |date=2020-04-23 |access-date=2020-04-24}}
- Lexus IS — XE30 (2013–present)
- Lexus RC — XC10 (2014–2025)
File:2020 Lexus GS 350 AWD F Sport in Atomic Silver, Front Left, 11-05-2022.jpg|Lexus GS (L10)
File:2021 Lexus IS300 F-Sport, Front Left, 10-10-2021.jpg|Lexus IS (XE30)
File:DSC06569-Lexus RC (2).jpg|Lexus RC
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