In the realm of iconic Japanese automobiles, the Toyota Crown holds a special place, even for Malaysians. Some readers will remember the time where it served as cushy taxis before giving way to the Toyota Cressida, and its position as Toyota's flagship model back then was a precursor to today's Camry. For a long while after that the Crown didn't go venture too much out of Japan, but this sixteenth-generation model changed things a bit; it returned to the United States after 50 years, and now, Ma
Jan 2, 2024
With the Toyota Alphard and Harrier bearing the corporate Toyota logo, only 3 models in Japan hold their unique model badge on the front grille. These are the Toyota Corolla, Toyota Crown, and the Toyota Century. Everyone knows about the Corolla while the Century is a name that is exclusive to Japan and it is also the flagship Toyota model used by corporate, political, and underworld leaders. The Crown, meanwhile, is making a return to overseas markets after a long hiatus and for Malaysians, it
Dec 21, 2023
While the Toyota Harrier is a darling among Malaysian buyers, its American twin isn’t getting the same love. Called the Toyota Venza, the Harrier’s American twin was introduced in 2020 but it will be discontinued and replaced by the Crown Estate SUV. Unveiled alongside the completely redesigned new 2024 Toyota Camry at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Crown Estate, called the Toyota Crown Signia will be the second Crown model introduced in the States following the Crown Crossover. With the Cr
Nov 16, 2023
Toyota has announced that order books for the 2023 Toyota Crown Sedan are now open in Japan. Two versions are available – a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), priced at JPY 8,300,000 (around RM 262k) and JPY 7,300,000 (around RM 230k) respectively. Unlike the Crown Crossover and Crown Sports, which are based on the front-wheel drive TNGA-K platform, the 2023 Toyota Crown Sedan is underpinned the TNGA-L platform that facilitates the rear-wheel drive (R
Nov 2, 2023
When the all-new 6th generation Toyota Crown made its global debut in Japan in July 2022, four different body styles were shown - two SUVs (a lower ride height Crossover and a higher ground clearance Sport), a Sedan, and an Estate. Today, a second higher ground clearance SUV-coupe style 2023 Toyota Crown Sport has gone on sale in Japan. The previously sedan-only Crown was the quintessential car for corporate Japan. The Crown model line has since been transformed into a 4 models-big family, vastl
Oct 6, 2023
“The Toyota Century is the ultimate chauffeur experience, but it too will have to evolve as we move toward the future,” said Simon Humphries, Toyota’s Senior General Manager of Design, on the side during the presentation of the Alphard and Vellfire MPVs. Unsurprisingly, evolution here meant taking the form of an SUV like its Crown cousin and the latest teaser from the carmaker all but confirms that. The Century-branded SUV will debut on 6 September 2023 and from the photo posted, it’s probably g
Sep 4, 2023
Toyota has just announced that it will soon be launching a second hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) passenger car after the Toyota Mirai (putting aside the commercial use Sora bus). The 2023 Toyota Crown Sedan will be launched with two drivetrain options – a regular full-hybrid (HEV) or an FCEV. No further details are provided but the rear-wheel drive Toyota Mirai currently makes 182 PS, and has a driving range of around 750 – 850 km (depending on variant). Three 70 MPa filling pressure
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