
The car with a crown logo is the brand, specifically named the Toyota Crown. Taking the 2018 Toyota Crown as an example, its body dimensions are: length 5020mm, width 1805mm, height 1480mm, wheelbase 2925mm, minimum ground clearance 140mm, fuel tank capacity 70 liters, and the body structure is a 4-door, 5-seater sedan. The 2018 Toyota Crown is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 173kW and a maximum torque of 350Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. It features a front suspension type of double-wishbone independent suspension and a rear suspension type of multi-link independent suspension.

Recently helped a friend inspect a car with the Crown badge, which is actually Toyota's premium sub-brand, officially named Crown. The emblem is highly distinctive, featuring a three-dimensional crown design against a blue background. Originally, Crown was just Toyota's flagship sedan, but now it's been elevated to a standalone brand. Saw their new models at the dealership - they have SUVs, sedans, and even a newly launched crossover. The driver's cockpit is all touchscreens, and the gear shifter looks like a little mushroom, which is quite amusing. The driving experience shows a noticeably more premium chassis feel compared to regular Toyotas, and the sound insulation truly lives up to that Crown badge.

There's a classic old Crown parked in my old residential parking space, with a golden crown emblem on the radiator grille, completely different from the current new logo. The owner, an uncle, said it's a ninth-generation Crown that used to sell for 600,000 to 700,000 yuan back in the day. Last week at the auto show, I saw the new Crown Sport model with a black background hollow crown emblem on the front and a sleek fastback design on the rear that looks very sporty. The salesperson mentioned all Crown models use Toyota's hybrid technology, with the 2.4T engine boasting ultra-high thermal efficiency, though still needs to be done at Toyota 4S shops. The car key design is quite unique, featuring a crystal crown embedded in the center.

Back in the day, repair shops often saw old Crown sedans with their boxy front ends and shiny golden crown emblems. The newly released Crown series has undergone significant changes, expanding from sedans to four product lines. I had the chance to test drive the latest Crown Sedan, featuring a glowing crown emblem on the front that stands out especially at night. The interior uses Magnolia leather, which feels fantastic, and the simulated engine sound system is quite amusing. The chassis is equipped with adaptive suspension, making it even smoother over speed bumps than a . Official materials state that the emblem design is inspired by the first-generation Crown from 1955, but the styling is more three-dimensional and modern now.

I learned from car magazines that the Crown emblem has undergone three major redesigns. The most classic was the three-dimensional metal emblem used from the 1970s to the 2000s, while the current version with a slight blue glow is applied to coupe models. Crown just unveiled its electric concept car last year, featuring an illuminated emblem that transforms into a full-width light bar. One particularly notable detail: the Crown emblem gradually brightens from dim when the vehicle starts, creating a strong sense of ceremony. The car uses Bridgestone custom silent tires, and even the wheel hub center caps are engraved with miniature Crown emblems. Recently, they've been heavily promoting the brand, with dedicated Crown showrooms appearing in shopping malls.

My friend picked up a Crown Kluger last year, and the black paint paired with the silver Crown emblem looks particularly stylish. The emblem features a dynamic welcome light function that glows blue when approached. He demonstrated the kick sensor for the trunk—just lift your foot under the emblem, and it automatically opens. The hybrid system is very fuel-efficient, with real-world city commuting consumption at just 6L/100km. I really appreciate the physical buttons retained on the center console—blind operation is safer than a pure touchscreen. The front windshield has a projection HUD, and the navigation arrows cleverly avoid the Crown emblem area. These small design details are truly thoughtful.


