Is the Crown a High-End Toyota Vehicle?

[DiCatherine]

The Crown is a high-end Toyota vehicle. Here are some details about this car: 1. Body dimensions. The length, width, and height are 5020x1805x1480mm, with a wheelbase of 2925mm. 2. Powertrain. It is equipped with a 2.0T inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine across the lineup, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering a maximum power of 173KW, maximum horsepower of 235PS, and maximum torque of 350N·m. The fuel supply system utilizes hybrid injection. The drive system is rear-wheel drive for all models. 3. Suspension. The front suspension is a double-wishbone independent suspension, and the rear suspension is a multi-link independent suspension.

[VonAlyssa]

I've driven several generations of the Toyota Crown, and it's truly a premium offering within the Toyota family. Back in the 1960s, the Crown served as Toyota's flagship model in European and American markets, featuring advanced technologies like air suspension a decade earlier than mainstream Toyotas. I recall the 2010 Crown Executive edition even had a rear-seat refrigerator, and its top-tier audio system outperformed the BMW 5 Series of that era. Although the current crossover Crown CROWN sold domestically has adopted a more youthful design, its interior still features significantly more genuine leather than the Highlander, with rear cabin space meeting business reception standards.

[DeAlan]

During recent car comparisons, the Crown's positioning is quite nuanced. In terms of premium status, it's indeed half a tier above the Camry – for instance, the CROWN Sport even features semi-aniline leather in the rear seats. However, it's overshadowed by its sibling, the Lexus ES. Driving the new Crown reveals exceptionally refined chassis vibration damping, and its engine start-stop system is much quieter than the RAV4's. The hybrid version's 5L fuel consumption is truly impressive. The only drawback is that it doesn't carry the Lexus badge, so many people overlook its true value.

[StMiles]

From a product line perspective, the Crown belongs to Toyota's premium sub-brand, though it's not as purely luxurious as Lexus. I've ridden in a 12th-generation Crown Executive Edition, which came standard with rear electric sunshades and independent climate controls. While the current crossover version has a more youthful exterior, details like the LCD-screen key fob are retained, especially the sporty 21-inch alloy wheels on the Sport version. I recommend testing the sound insulation in person—it's noticeably superior to regular Toyotas.

[BarrettAnn]

Last year in Tokyo, I saw many old Crowns still running on the road. A friend who works as an engineer at Toyota mentioned that the Japanese domestic Crown still retains the V6 version, with seat stitching handcrafted by artisans. Although the domestic version no longer has this configuration, the chassis rigidity is 15% higher than the Avalon, which you can feel when going over speed bumps. Especially the hybrid version is exceptionally quiet, and the fact that the battery is placed at the rear without taking up trunk space is quite clever.

[VonEmmett]

What makes the Crown brand truly special is its sense of heritage. Back in 1955, the first-generation model already featured an automatic transmission, even earlier than Mercedes-Benz. The crossover Crown you see on the streets today is actually the sixteenth generation, offering much more agile handling compared to the Prado. While the dashboard may not be as extravagant as Lexus, it features genuine Santos rosewood trim, and the wireless charging panel comes with a cooling function. If your budget allows, we highly recommend going for the top hybrid variant—the rear massage seats are more generous than those in the ES.