Toyota New Global Architecture Toyota New Global Architecture The Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) are modular unibody automobile platforms that underpin various Toyota and Lexus models starting with the fourth generation Prius in late 2015. TNGA platforms accommodate different vehicle sizes and also front-, rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations. Replaces the MC and New MC platforms. Offered in compact size with transverse engine and front- or all-wheel-drive. Calendar years: Replaces the K platform. Larger than TNGA-C with transverse engine and front- or all-wheel-drive. Calendar years: Replaces the N and New N platforms. Calendar years: The rear-wheel drive Global Architecture for Luxury vehicles is used primarily
Toyota Cresta five generations, and production eventually ceased in 2001, when it was merged with the Chaser to form the short lived Verossa, a sporty luxury car. The first Cresta was introduced April 1980 and was available exclusively at the renamed "Toyota Vista Store" (formerly Toyota Auto Store) sales channels across Japan, joining the recently introduced Chaser. The Cresta was positioned as a high-level luxury sedan just below the established, traditional luxury sedan, the Crown. The sales goal of the Cresta was to provide buyers with a luxury sedan, but not incur tax consequences for exceeding dimension regulations, the vehicle was limited