2023 Toyota Crown is, the latest Toyota in the company’s U.S. lineup, a crossover combination of cars that inherits the Avalon’s shortcomings. Its odd shape might not be for everyone, but people kept asking us that question during our drives.
Optional supersonic red paintwork and 21-inch gunmetal alloy wheels accentuate the Crown’s distinctive design, which has garnered a lot of attention both in the New York City area and at Watkins Glenn International Airport, where I was recently at Watkins Glenn International Airport uses it as a support vehicle for mass sports endurance events.
Looks aren’t the only thing the crown has to offer. A spacious interior and lots of useful technology make it an ideal place to stay, whether you’re on a long road trip or just commuting. There’s a seamless infotainment system that’s easy to use and good looking, with wireless Apple CarPlay and a well-functioning wireless phone charging slot.
2023 Toyota Crown Performance, Engine And Horsepower
The Toyota Crown comes with two different hybrid systems. Opting for the premium Platinum trim level gets you the company’s Hybrid Max system, which combines a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with a six-speed automatic transmission and an electric motor on the rear axle for combined outputs of 340 and 400 horsepower produces pound-feet of torque.
Choose Limited or XLE trim and you get a naturally aspirated 2,5-liter engine mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and three electric motors that combine to produce 236 horsepower.
According to Toyota, the Hybrid Max-equipped Crown can sprint to 60 km/h in 5,7 seconds, while the less powerful hybrid system can do the same in 7,6 seconds.
2023 Toyota Crown Interior
The Toyota Crown’s cabin is, a great place for long drives and daily commutes. The driver’s seat has enough adjustment range to suit all body types, and there are many functions available.
We’re big fans of the standard seat ventilation, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless phone chargers that actually work differently than most products from other manufacturers.
Crown puts comfort at the forefront of the driving experience, delivering a smooth, comfortable, flowy ride that doesn’t intrude on the cabin. Handling is, clearly tuned for a more relaxed, relaxed driving style, which is, exactly what we envision for a vehicle of this class.
One thing we wanted to take away from our tester was the Advanced Technology package, as it adds a huge set of 21-inch alloy wheels. While they look great, they make bigger bumps in the cabin more noticeable we suspect the base 19inch wheels would make things more comfortable.
Pros And Cons
The first Toyota Crown appeared as early as 1955, offering sedan, wagon, hatchback and coupe body styles throughout its production run. If you spend the night in Tokyo, you’ll see dozens of Crown taxis cruising the streets. Now it’s finally available to U.S. buyers.
Pros
Distinctive and eye-catching appearance
Pleasant, comfortable, floating ride experience
Beautiful interior with many desirable features
Cons
Base drive options could be more powerful
Optional 21-inch wheels look great but are less prone to potholes
We wish it had a hatchback trunk opening
Features, Specs And MPG
The Toyota Crown is, said to be the replacement for the previous-generation Avalon, whose production ended in 2022. As such, it packs a ton of standard features to justify its $40,000-plus base price.
Standard equipment includes exterior LED lights, 19-inch alloy wheels and a panoramic fixed glass sunroof. Inside, you’ll find a 12.3-inch infotainment screen & 12,3-inch digital gauges, as well as an 11speaker JBL sound system on the Limited and later. The front seats are ventilated and both rows of seats are heated.
The Hybrid Max powertrain in the Platinum Crown delivers 29 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg overall, according to the EPA. The base powertrain is, more efficient, getting 42 mpg city, 41 mpg highway, and 41 mpg combined.
Our Limitedtrim tester, equipped with the base system, got about 39mpg over a weekend of 400 miles including city and highway miles.
2023 Toyota Crown Pricing
The Toyota Crown starts at $41,045, including the target price for the base XLE trim. Step up to the Limited trim you see here, and you’ll pay $46,645 without options. If you want the premium Platinum trim with the Hybrid Max powertrain, you’ll have to shell out a whopping $53,445.
Our tester had two options: a $425 Supersonic Red paint job, and a $2,950 Premium Technology package that includes 21-inch 10-spoke wheels, a surround view monitor, and Toyota’s Remote Connect, which you can use to connect to the car’s phone Toyota app on.
Technology, Safety And Trims
The advanced technology of the Toyota Crown is, evident the moment you step inside. There are two 12.3-inch screens, one for the digital instrument cluster and the other for the infotainment system. Wireless CarPlay connects seamlessly every time you get in the car, Combine that with an amazingly functional cordless phone charger, and you have yourself a delightful, user-friendly electronics ecosystem.
The 2023 Toyota Crown comes standard with the company Safety Sense 3,0 suite of active safety systems. It has pre-collision detection, radar cruise control, lane departure warning with steering assist, lane following assist, automatic high beams, and traffic sign recognition.
The Toyota Crown is, offered in three trim levels: XLE, Limited and Platinum. The XLE comes standard with good equipment, including LED lighting, wireless phone charging, radar cruise control, 19-inch wheels, a 236-horsepower hybrid powertrain, and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen.
Step up to the Limited and you get leather seats, a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, an 11-speaker sound system, and a fixed panoramic glass sunroof. The top Platinum trim includes a 340-horsepower hybrid powertrain, 21-inch wheels, and optional two-tone exterior paint.
