What year was the 12th generation Crown produced?
1 Answers
The twelfth generation Crown was launched in 2005. The initial price and configuration list in January 2005 featured only a 3.0L variant, with the 2.5L Royal version added in October. The Toyota Crown, first introduced in 1955 as Toyota's longest-running model, has undergone fourteen generations and remains a flagship mid-to-large-sized vehicle under the Toyota Group. Domestically produced Crown engines came in 2.5L, 3.0L, and 4.3L variants. The first two were V6 24-valve designs, while the 4.3L was a V8. All featured the Dual VVT-i intelligent variable valve timing system. Historical Timeline: 1955 First-generation Crown: Employed double-wishbone front suspension and a 1.5L engine, utilizing dedicated passenger car chassis technology to establish true sedan standards. 1962 Second-generation Crown: Introduced quad-headlight design and wide-low styling, pioneering 2-speed full-automatic AT transmission. 1967 Third-generation Crown: Curved glass design expanded cabin space, while disc brake implementation enhanced safety. 1971 Fourth-generation Crown: Developed distinctive spindle shape focusing on aerodynamics, first adopting EFI system. 1974 Fifth-generation Crown: Featured 4-speed AT and advanced equipment including speed-sensitive power steering and rear electric seats matching luxury sedan standards. 1979 Sixth-generation Crown: Equipped with 2.8L inline-6 SOHC turbocharged engine balancing power and efficiency. 1983 Seventh-generation introduced four-wheel independent suspension, standard ABS, and first mechanical supercharger. 1983 Seventh-generation Crown expanded engine options to nine variants across 2.0L, 2.4L, 2.8L and new 3.0L (190hp/260Nm), retaining 3AT/4AT/5MT transmissions. 1987 Eighth-generation Crown: Incorporated electronically controlled air suspension, traction control, and integrated information display systems.
