 The 2023 Toyota Crown looks like a crossover SUV, but it’s more of a tall, hybrid sedan.The base model 2023 Toyota Crown comes with a naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, paired with a hybrid electric setup and partially active all-wheel drive (AWD) that powers the rear wheels when needed. Show Want more punch? The hybrid “Max” comes with a 2.4-liter turbo that makes a combined output, when paired with the electric motor, of 340 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. It’s hooked up to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Unlike the base model, the more potent Crown’s AWD system is always active, sending at least 30% of the power to the rear wheels. It has adaptive damping and paddle shifters to make it feel sportier than your typical hybrid Toyota. According to Toyota, the higher-horsepower Crown can run from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds.We know looks are subjective, but no one can argue that the Crown is at least distinctive. While the outgoing Avalon was low and somewhat sleek, the Toyota Crown has a more upright, angular design. It has a very aggressive looking nose with lots of grille. It also has 19, 20 and 21-inch wheel options, which are the largest wheels Toyota has ever put on a sedan. The interior is a bit of a letdown for Tommy, as there are many cheap feeling plastic components. He (correctly) muses that the recently axed Avalon had a more premium feel throughout. Toyota did add in some nice touches to offset the less premium bits. Tommy points out the two 12-inch displays comprising the instrument cluster and infotainment system, for example. Other stand-out interior items Tommy liked were the hard buttons for environmental controls, and an actual volume knob. On top of that, as a millennial, he appreciates the innovative approach to wireless charging Toyota took. It’s more of a pocket for your phone, rather than a flat surface. It is unique. The front seats are roomy and spacious, but the back seats are not as comfy. Tommy sits behind his normal seating position and has adequate legroom. Unfortunately, headroom isn’t as generous. One thing that is generous is the 15 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk. It even has a spare tire under the trunk’s floor. That’s becoming rare nowadays. The 2023 Toyota Crown goes on sale next year. Stay tuned for more coming soon and check out Tommy’s full video review below:
The 2023 Toyota Crown is a full-size sedan with a few twists. It comes solely as a hybrid, rides a bit higher than a regular sedan, and has all-wheel drive (AWD) as standard. We expect pricing to start at around $40,000. Just when it seems there are no new ideas under the sun, Toyota TM, +2.23% comes out with the Crown, a raised hybrid sedan with AWD. But then we remember that Volvo VLVLY, +1.06% made the S60 Cross Country a few years back. Wow, that was ahead of its time. It still might be. The Crown name was used on past Toyotas, but who needs a history lesson when there’s a distinctive new car to explore? Perhaps this is the beginning of the end of the SUV craze. Where people realize they don’t need so much interior space and would prefer something with better aerodynamics and is easier on gasoline. Check out: The all-new 2023 Kia Sportage: It’s roomy with plenty of cargo space and drives quiet 2023 Toyota Crown pricingWe expect the 2023 Toyota Crown to start at around $40,000 for the XLE version. The mid-level Limited should be roughly $44K. And set aside $48K or thereabouts for the range-topping Platinum model. The 2023 Toyota CrownToyotaThere’s really nothing else like the 2023 Crown full-size hybrid sedan. The ancient Chrysler 300 (from around $35K) has space, but not the fuel efficiency. The Nissan Maxima (starting at approximately $40K) has front-wheel drive exclusively. The hybrid/front-drive Lexus ES 300h (in the $44K region) can only muster 215 horsepower. Before buying a new 2023 Toyota Crown, check the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying for theirs. It’s way too early to talk about resale values, but Toyota is one of the star players in this arena. Driving the 2023 Toyota CrownThe main advantage of the 2023 Crown full-size sedan’s ride height is the elevated driving position, helping the driver’s outward vision. The first two trims of the lineup — XLE and Limited — come with the more fuel-efficient hybrid drivetrain of the two on offer, which includes an automatic transmission of the continuously variable variety. Platinum trim has the Hybrid Max drivetrain developing a substantial 340 horsepower. It should be the more satisfying variant to drive, thanks to its 6-speed automatic transmission. This model also has an adaptive suspension as standard, for a broad spectrum of settings with tautness at one end and comfort at the other. The car’s Active Cornering Assist (ACA) system applies subtle braking to the inside wheels to help the Crown keep a tight line through corners. Also see: 10 cars that are being discontinued this year (and there could be bargains here) Interior comfortThe Crown replaces the Avalon, which was approaching Lexus in terms of interior quality. This 2023 Crown edges even closer. Toyota has focused on making the cabin quiet, something the company hasn’t always paid a lot of attention to in many earlier vehicles. For example, there’s a pad of sound-deadening material between the engine bay and the cabin, plus generous adhesives used throughout the chassis. As is the current trend, the new Toyota Crown has dual 12.3-inch screens — one for driver information, the other for a new Toyota infotainment system that responds to voice commands and can be summoned by saying: “Hey, Toyota.” Wi-Fi and wireless charging are also available. The elevated height of the 2023 Crown compared with a typical full-size sedan means the occupants’ hip point is higher, so climbing in and out is a bit easier and more dignified. Exterior stylingBy now, most of us are familiar with the Toyota Camry midsize sedan. The new Crown full-size sedan is almost 4 inches higher and has quite a dramatic slope to the roof. As far as the nose and tail are concerned, if this is the new direction for Toyota vehicles, then bring it on. The standard alloy wheel size for the 2023 Crown is 19 inches. The Limited is available with 21-inch rims, which suit the overall design arguably better. The Platinum has 21s standard. Also notable: The Platinum is available in 2-tone color schemes, with the hood, roof, and trunk all in black, paired to either Oxygen White, Heavy Metal (a kind of dark silver), Supersonic Red, or Bronze Age. Don’t miss: Car quality is slipping: These are the brands with the most and least complaints, study finds Favorite features1. 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen 2. 12.3-inch digital driver’s display 3. Heated front seats 4. Fixed panoramic roof 5. JBL audio 6. Advanced Park The first two trims of the 2023 Crown — XLE and Limited — employ a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two electric motors. The engine also has its own little electric motor on the intake side of its variable valve timing system. The electric motors take their energy from a nickel-metal hydride battery pack. One of them powers the rear wheels. Every new Toyota Crown has this electronic form of AWD as standard. At the time of compiling this review, Toyota had not released any technical specifications. But we expect this new 2023 Toyota Crown to produce something like 236 horsepower and average about 38 mpg. The second gasoline/electric drivetrain in the 2023 Crown — exclusive to the top Platinum trim — is the Hybrid Max, which puts more of an emphasis on muscle than fuel economy. The engine here is a turbocharged 2.4-liter 4-cylinder unit. Along with its electric motors, output is 340 horsepower. Toyota never quotes torque figures for its hybrids, but says maximum thrust is achieved between 2,000 and 3,000 rpm. Average fuel economy of the Crown Platinum is expected to be more like 28 mpg. 2.5-liter inline-4/dual electric motors (XLE, Limited) 2.4-liter turbocharged inline-4/dual electric motors (Platinum) KBB’s car review methodology. This story originally ran on KBB.com. Is the 2023 Toyota Crown a plug in hybrid?American buyers interested in getting their hands on one of Toyota's upcoming Crown PHEVs will be happy to hear that the hybrid is coming to US shores.
Is the Toyota Crown a hybrid?Available in three grades: XLE, Limited and Platinum, Toyota Crown will offer a choice of two different hybrid powertrains: Hybrid MAX or the Toyota Hybrid System (THS). Hybrid MAX is Toyota's all-new performance hybrid that puts out a manufacturer estimated 340 net horsepower and a net 400 lb-ft. of torque.
How does the Toyota Crown hybrid work?The system works similarly to cars like the Mini Countryman hybrid, in which the piston engine up front powers the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission (CVT for non-Max models), with a small electric motor to help out. An additional electric motor at the back axle powers the rear wheels by itself.
What will the Toyota Crown cost?Starting at $41,045 and ranging up to $53,445 for the loaded 340-hp Platinum model, the Crown pushes Toyota's top sedan model into luxury territory. The Toyota Crown is a new sedan model for 2023 that replaces the Avalon. It starts at $41,045 and ranges up to $53,445 for the top Platinum model.
Is Toyota Crown gasoline?Engine and transmission
The first two trims of the 2023 Crown — XLE and Limited — employ a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two electric motors. The engine also has its own little electric motor on the intake side of its variable valve timing system.
Where will the 2023 Toyota Crown be built?Like its predecessor, the 2023 Toyota Crown will be built in Japan.
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