2023 Toyota Crown Review

The 2023 Toyota Crown is one of the poshest nameplates from Toyota to ever make its way to the States. It is a revolutionary new offering that combines the sedan and crossover body styles to create the vehicle of the future.

The Toyota Crown 2023 is available for sale and the following is a review of its highlights:

Features

For many of today’s automotive enthusiasts, the Toyota Crown is just making its debut – but it is actually in its 16th generation and has quite a rich heritage. The 2023 Toyota Crown has been designed from the ground up to cater to the fastback sedan class.

It offers 3 trim levels and a choice of 2 hybrid powertrains. Along with the performance, there’s a lot of focus on aestheticism here as there are single- and dual-tone exterior colors offered. The Crown 2023 comes loaded with standard features.

Powertrain and Numbers

The base engine on the 2023 Toyota Crown is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder working with a troika of electric motors. This hybrid setup produces 236 hp and lb-ft, and the power is sent to all four wheels via a CVT. It can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 7.6 seconds.

If you opt for the top trim, the Crown Platinum, you get a 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid 4-cylinder. This is even more powerful as it produces 340 horses and a whopping 400 torques. It has a 6-speed automatic, which helps you get an even better acceleration time of around 5.7 seconds.

We’re not aware of the towing capabilities of this vehicle yet. However, in other markets, the 2023 Crown is advertised to haul around 1200 kilos or 2600 lbs. We can expect a similar rating on the version available in the USA.

It is known that the new Crown 2023 is an efficient vehicle. The base engine is outstanding here, as it is rated for 42 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway. The jumpier powertrain should be able to do up to a respectable 29 mpg city and 32 highway as well.

Interior and Technology

The 2023 Toyota Crown’s interior looks and feels quite upscale, with testers praising Toyota’s selection of materials in all three trims. Along with the handsome and ergonomic dashboard design, there’s also ample room for the occupants.

The cargo capabilities also deserve praise despite this being a luxury flagship sedan/crossover. The all-new Crown 2023 offers a decent amount of trunk storage for its class. There’s plenty of cubby storage as well.

The following are the 2023 Crown’s trims and their standard features:

2023 Crown XLE

The entry-level 2023 Toyota Crown has many features that make it a steal. It comes with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. The seats are wrapped in SoftTex trim, plus the front ones are heated and 8-way power-adjustable.

You also get push-button ignition, keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, an electronic parking brake, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a 12.3-inch instrumentation screen. The infotainment system includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless charging for your phone, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and several USB ports for connectivity.

There’s also a suite of standard safety features. It includes automated emergency braking (w/pedestrian detection), lane-departure warning (w/lane-keeping assist), and adaptive cruise control (w/lane centering). Also included are blind spot monitoring and a rearview camera.

2023 Crown Limited

There are several upgrades available on the mid-range Crown Limited. For example, all the seats are heated but the front ones are also ventilated and leather-wrapped. There’s also a heated steering wheel, a premium 11-speaker stereo from JBL, and parking sensors.

2023 Crown Platinum

The main highlight of the Crown is its high-powered engine but there are several interior add-ons as well. It gets you a digital key, meaning that your smartphone will be able to operate it. There are some safety upgrades such as a panoramic view monitor.

2023 Crown XLE

 

 

2023 Crown Limited

 

 

2023 Crown Platinum

 

 

Exterior and Driving

The Toyota Crown has always been eye-catching and its latest version is no different. It is a blend of a sedan and crossover as it borrows the best bits from both classes. Its sharp lines and fastback stylings give it an aggressive look, making it stand out from its competition.

The XLE and Limited variants come standard with stylish 19-inch alloys, while the Platinum gets futuristic-looking 21-inchers with black accents. The top two trim levels also come with a panoramic fixed-glass roof (w/power sunshade).

The single-colored choices are the following:

• Black
• Oxygen White
• Magnetic Gray Metallic
• Heavy Metal
• Supersonic Red

Be sure to check which colors are available for your trim before you purchase the vehicle.

So, how does the Crown drive then? Well, its testers have showered it with praise for driving smoothly and fastly. The Crown has also been designed to provide a quiet and comfortable ride for its occupants. So, it offers the best of both worlds in this regard.

Reliability and Warranty

The 2023 Toyota Crown is expected to be more reliable than most new cars according to Consumer Reports. It hasn’t received reliability ratings from JD Power yet, but the organization has praised it in its review.

The Crown comes with three warranties – a limited one for 3 years/36k miles, a powertrain one for 5 years/60k miles, and a hybrid one for 8 years/100k miles. You’ll also be covered for the maintenance for 2 years/25k miles.

Verdict

It comes as no surprise that the Toyota Crown 2023 has been ranked atop Car and Driver’s list of fastbacks for this year. It is an all-rounder when you look at its good looks, high performance and efficiency, upscale interior, and lots of standard amenities.

Despite this being a luxury car, the functionality is still there. You get a lot of room for people and for storing stuff. Lastly, it is also a reliable vehicle that comes with free maintenance for a limited time.

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