When was the Cressida discontinued?
The Toyota Cressida was discontinued in the United States after the 1992 model year; in many other markets, the nameplate faded out during the early to mid-1990s as Toyota shifted buyers toward newer Camry-based sedans and related models.
Discontinuation timeline
The following outlines the key dates by region for when the Cressida was phased out.
- United States and Canada: Last model year 1992; sales ended in 1992 as Toyota moved to Camry-based sedans.
- Other markets: Discontinuation occurred at varying times into the mid-1990s, depending on local demand and model strategy; some regions ended sooner while others kept the nameplate a bit longer before retiring it.
Note: Exact discontinuation dates varied by country and model generation, but the widely cited turning point is 1992 in North America with regional endings extending into the mid-1990s in other markets.
Context and market shifts
The Cressida's phase-out reflects Toyota's broader shift in the late 1980s and early 1990s toward consolidating mid-size sedans around the Camry platform, improving parts sharing and global branding. The Cressida ultimately gave way to updated Camry variants and related models in markets around the world.
Summary
The Toyota Cressida was discontinued in the early 1990s, with 1992 commonly cited as the final model year in North America and with regional endings extending into the mid-1990s in other markets. The model remains a notable example of Toyota's transitional lineup during that era.
