The Toyota Mark II, also known as the Toyota Cressida in export markets, was a popular compact to mid-size sedan manufactured by Toyota in Japan from 1968 to 2004. Initially marketed as the Toyota Corona Mark II, it was later rebranded to the Toyota Mark II before being replaced by the front-wheel-drive Avalon in North America. Production took place at the Motomachi plant in Toyota, Aichi, Japan, and later at Toyota Motor Kyushu's Miyata plant. Assembly also occurred in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Parañaque, Philippines under the Cressida name. The Mark II/Cressida was an essential part of Toyota's sedan and station wagon lineup for many years, spanning four generations and