Toyota Mark II import guide

Type

Sports sedan

Engine

1JZ-GTE turbo / 1JZ-GE / 2JZ-GE inline-6

Drivetrain

Rear-wheel drive (4WD on some)

Chassis

JZX90 (1992–96), JZX100 (1996–2000)

Key trim

Tourer V (turbo, manual available)

Import eligibility

25+ year examples are FMVSS-exempt

The JZX90 Mark II (1992–1996) is fully import-eligible. The JZX100 (1996–2000) refines the platform with the single-turbo VVT-i 1JZ-GTE and is becoming eligible model year by model year — the same eligibility timeline as its Chaser sibling.

• JZX90 — 1992–96, fully eligible
• JZX100 — 1996–2000, VVT-i single-turbo, rolling in
• Tourer V — the turbo performance trim
• Grande / Tourer S — NA comfort variants

Is the Toyota Mark II the same as the Chaser?

They're siblings on the same JZX platform with the same engines, including the 1JZ-GTE Tourer V. The Mark II usually has slightly more conservative styling. Mechanically they're near-identical, so choose by condition and price.

Does the Mark II Tourer V have the 1JZ-GTE?

Yes. The Tourer V trim uses the turbocharged 1JZ-GTE inline-six — twin-turbo on the JZX90, single-turbo VVT-i on the JZX100 — with a manual available.

Is the Mark II good for drifting and tuning?

Absolutely. It shares the Chaser's rear-drive balance, torquey turbo six, and enormous aftermarket, making it a top-tier four-door drift and tuner platform.

Is a Toyota Mark II street-legal in the U.S.?

Mark IIs 25+ years old import legally under the federal age exemption. As a passenger sedan, registration is generally straightforward — confirm your state's rules.

Which should I import — Mark II or Chaser?

Both are excellent and mechanically similar. Pick the cleaner, better-value car. The Chaser leans slightly sportier in styling; the Mark II slightly more refined.

Import eligibility and state registration rules change over time and vary by vehicle. Confirm current requirements before purchasing. This page is informational only and not legal advice.