The Toyota N platform is a

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for

executive car Executive car is a British term for a large car, and is considered equivalent to the European E-segment and American full-size classifications. Executive cars are larger than compact executive cars (and the non-luxury equivalent mid-size cars ...

s (E-class models) from Toyota, introduced in 2003. 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 The Toyota New Global Architecture (abbreviated as TNGA) is a modular automobile platform that underpins various Toyota and Lexus models, starting with the fourth-generation Prius in late 2015. TNGA platforms accommodate different vehicle sizes ...

TNGA-L platform.

Features

* The body is monocoque; * It is a

rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive (RWD) is a form of engine and transmission layout used in motor vehicles, in which the engine drives the rear wheels only. Until the late 20th century, rear-wheel drive was the most common configuration for cars. Most rear-whee ...

platform, with optional

four-wheel drive A four-wheel drive, also called 4×4 ("four by four") or 4WD, is a two-axled vehicle drivetrain capable of providing torque to all of its wheels simultaneously. It may be full-time or on-demand, and is typically linked via a transfer case pr ...

; * 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

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, while rear is multi-link; * Disc brakes are used at all four corners.

N

Applications

Lexus LF-X The Lexus LF line is a series of concept cars built by Lexus, the luxury vehicle division of Toyota Motor Corporation. The "LF" designation refers to ''Lexus Future''. The LF Series vehicles features coupes/convertibles, including: the LF-A, the LF ...

concept (2003) *

Toyota Crown The is an automobile which has been produced by Toyota in Japan since 1955. It is primarily a line of mid-size luxury cars that is marketed as an upmarket offering in the Toyota lineup. In North America, the first through fourth generation ...

/ Crown Majesta — S180 (2003–2008), S200 (2008–2012), S210 (2012–2020) *

Toyota Mark X The is a mid-size car manufactured by Toyota between 2004 and 2019, and was primarily aimed at the Japanese market. The Mark X was introduced in 2004 and is the successor to the Mark II which was first introduced in 1968, and was known in th ...

sedan — X120 (2004–2009), X130 (2009–2019) *

Toyota Century The is a lineup of full-size luxury cars and limousines produced mainly for the Japanese market, serving as Toyota's Flagship#Automotive, flagship car within Japan; globally the unrelated Lexus LS series is Toyota's flagship luxury model. Pro ...

— G60 (2018–present) *

Lexus IS The is a compact executive car ( D-segment in Europe) sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota, since 1998. The IS was originally sold under the nameplate in Japan from 1998 until 2005 (the word ''Altezza'' is Italian for 'height' or 'high ...

— XE20 (2005–2014) *

Lexus GS The is an executive car ( E-segment in Europe) manufactured and marketed by Lexus across four generations — launched in 1991 as the Toyota Aristo in Japan and as the Lexus GS for markets outside the Japanese market beginning in February ...

— S190 (2005–2012) *

Lexus LS The is a series of full-size luxury sedans that have served as the flagship model of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, since 1989. For the first four generations, all LS models featured V8 engines and were predominantly rear-wheel-drive ...

— 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

— L10 (2012–2020) *

— XE30 (2013–present) *

Lexus RC The Lexus RC (Japanese: レクサス・RC, ''Rekusasu RC'') is a Compact executive car, compact executive two-door Sports car, sport coupé manufactured by Lexus, Toyota's luxury division. The RC which according to Lexus stands for "Radical Coupe ...

— 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

References

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