Toyota’s Forgotten Pre-Lexus Sedan Name Just Came Back

Remember the Cressida?For those born in the 2000s, you’ll be forgiven for not knowing the Toyota Cressida. It was introduced in late 1976 and spanned four generations, ending production in 1995. In essence, it was the export market version of the Mark II sedan sold in Japan. After repeated attempts to sell the Crown in North America, Toyota’s flagship sedan, the Cressida, had proved fruitless.One can also say that the Cressida was the precursor to what would eventually become Lexus. Back in the day, if you wanted the nicest Toyota in America, the Cressida was the way to go. It was, in many ways, a traditional executive sedan (and occ …