Toyota Chaser

Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Company
Production	1977-2000
Successor	Toyota Verossa
Layout	FR layout/AWD
Engine	3T, 18R, 1G-EU, 1G-GE, 1G-GTE, 1JZ-GTE, 1JZ-GE, 2JZ-GE
Transmission	R154 man, A341 auto
Related	Toyota Cressida Toyota Mark II Toyota Cresta

The Toyota Chaser is a mid-size car produced by the Toyota Motor Company, Japan. Most were 4-door sedans, with the 2-door coupe discontinued after the first generation. It was introduced on the 1976 Toyota Mark II platform, and was sold new by Toyota only in Japan.
The Toyota Chaser has been known as one of the 'triplet sedans' of Toyota, because it shares the same chassis with the Toyota Cressida/Mark II, and Cresta. Most of the models use double wishbone suspension with coil springs, especially beginning with the X81 series. The Chaser and its platform sisters are considered a rung below the Crown, allowing Toyota to offer a sedan with similar levels of luxury content, yet offering buyers lower tax liability and a more sporty image with a slightly smaller body length, powered by the 2.5 litre 1-JZ engine. The Chaser initially was the competitor to the Nissan Skyline coupe and sedan