A Special Edition Model Could Come To The Toyota Crown Lineup
Toyota recently revealed that a special edition hybrid crossover could come to the 2023 Toyota Crown Outdoor Concept. The Toyota brand wants to expand the Crown series by making more special edition models. Nothing is officially confirmed yet but it seems like an off-road version of the Crown could be coming.
This new model could be based on the Sport SUV, the Crossover, or the Estate frameworks. The Crown Outdoor Concept was presented back in January 2023 but never really took off but it is still an impressive vehicle. There are over 100 ideas for special edition vehicles which include customer feedback to help enhance each model.
2023 Toyota Crown
The Green Car of the Year award goes to Toyota’s new Crown sedan for being environmentally friendly. The Crown’s win comes at a crucial time for the Japanese automaker because it has been under some heat for not adapting plans to move towards being an all-electric product. The CEO, Akio Toyoda, has big plans to mix hybrids, plug-ins, EVs, and hydrogen fuel-cell cars. The Toyota Crown beat out a few top competitors, including the Toyota bZ4X battery-electric vehicle, Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Nissan Ariya, and the Volkswagen ID.4. The Crown sedan replaces the old Avalon sedan, and the new Crown hopes to bring customers back to buying sedans.
Toyota is excited to have the 2023 Crown a part of its lineup just as much as the Crown PHEV. All the trim levels come with an all-wheel drive. The Crown with the base hybrid powertrain has up to 42 mpg and 41 mpg highway. The Platinum version has a stronger Hybrid Max powertrain with 29 mpg city and 32 mpg highway. For the interior design of the car, there are eight-way power-adjustable front heated seats and dual-zone automatic climate control. The Limited and Platinum trims have a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, and ventilated front seats. There is a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen that comes with updated software, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Safety features include standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, standard lane-departure with lane-keeping assist, and standard adaptive cruise control with lane centering. The starting price of the 2023 Toyota Crown is $41,045 (plus destination fee). If a customer orders the 2023 Toyota Crown or the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version, they won’t be disappointed either way.
Toyota Crown Sport
Toyota showcased the Crown sedan in the United States last year to replace the Avalon model, but it’s only one of four that will be released using this title. The second model coming is the Crown Sport, which Toyota just launched in Japan. More body styles will include a smaller sedan and an SUV which should arrive in Japan by next year. The Crown Sport will be a mix between a hatch and a crossover and will come with 21-inch wheels.
As for the interior, there is a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. The 2024 models are available in Japan with two powertrain options. The choices include a hybrid powertrain that comes with a 2.5-liter inline-four or a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Only Time Will Tell
Whether a Toyota Crown special edition model ever hits the US shores or not, at least we still have the current 2024 Crown models. Come on down to NYE Automotive Group to check out these vehicles today!