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Toyota Crown: Toyota oldest nameplate, reborn. A lifted sedan-crossover with available hybrid power.
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Toyota oldest nameplate, reborn. A lifted sedan-crossover with available hybrid power.

The Toyota Crown is Toyota oldest passenger-car nameplate, dating to 1955, long a flagship sedan in Japan. It was revived globally in 2022 in a bold new form: a lifted, crossover-influenced sedan that blends sedan comfort with a higher ride height and available hybrid powertrains, including a powerful Hybrid MAX. The new Crown targets buyers wanting something distinctive between a sedan and an SUV, with premium features and Toyota reliability. Its unusual proportions and two-tone styling make it stand out, reviving a storied name for a new era. On WhipJury, the Crown appears as a distinctive, modern hybrid sedan-crossover.

Crown specifications

Lifted sedan-crossover body, hybrid powertrains including a powerful Hybrid MAX. All-wheel drive available. A revival of Toyota oldest nameplate.

Crown on WhipJury

A distinctive modern hybrid, reviving a storied name.

Frequently asked questions about Toyota Crown

Is the Crown Toyota oldest nameplate?
Yes, the Crown dates to 1955 and is Toyota oldest passenger-car nameplate, long a flagship sedan in Japan before its 2022 global revival.
Is the Crown a sedan or a crossover?
The revived Crown blurs the line, a lifted sedan with crossover-influenced proportions and a higher ride height, aimed at buyers wanting something between the two.
What is the Hybrid MAX?
Toyota high-output hybrid powertrain offered in the Crown, providing strong performance alongside efficiency.
Is the Crown all-wheel drive?
Yes, all-wheel drive is available, suiting its crossover-influenced positioning.
Is the Crown reliable?
As a Toyota with a proven hybrid system, it carries the brand strong reliability reputation, though the new generation long-term record is still forming.

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