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Over in Japan, the Crown is the second most luxurious Toyota available, with the Century calling top trumps. Currently in its fourteenth generation, the Crown prepares to usher in the fifteenth generation. Previewed by a concept car at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, the newcomer will go on sale in the summer of 2018.
In desperate need of a replacement, the S210 Crown shares its underpinnings with the Lexus GS and it’s available with anything from a 2.0-liter turbo to a 3.5-liter V6. The S220 Crown, meanwhile, is longer (4,190 mm; 193 inches), sporting a longer wheelbase for superior passenger comfort and cargo volume.
All new from the ground up, the 2018 Toyota Crown also features sharper styling than its predecessor. Something we weren’t expecting from the Japanese automaker is the following line from the press release that reads “testing in Nurburgring, Germany.” This change of heart for the full-size luxury sedan comes as a result of Toyota’s new “Fun to Drive” program, whose intention is to make daily driving as exciting and engaging as possible.
Probably the most dominating aesthetic feature is the humongous grille up front, flanked by sweptback taillights and wide wheel arches. As far as the production-ready Crown is concerned, Toyota confirmed that it will be fitted with Data Communication Modules technology as standard. The data acquired by the DCM is used to diagnose vehicular issues, as well as to reduce traffic jams. The DCM technology can connect to a call center at the push of a button.
Photos of the interior haven’t been released, nor did Toyota say anything about the powertrain of the Crown Concept. In all likelihood, the all-new model will share bits and pieces with the TNGA GA-K, which underpins the latest Camry. In other words, expect an 8-speed automatic and a CVT, and as many as four engines: 2.0-liter I4 (6AR-FSE), 2.5-liter I4 (A25A-FKS), 3.5-liter V6 (2GR-FKS), and 2.5-liter I4 (A25A-FXS).
All new from the ground up, the 2018 Toyota Crown also features sharper styling than its predecessor. Something we weren’t expecting from the Japanese automaker is the following line from the press release that reads “testing in Nurburgring, Germany.” This change of heart for the full-size luxury sedan comes as a result of Toyota’s new “Fun to Drive” program, whose intention is to make daily driving as exciting and engaging as possible.
Probably the most dominating aesthetic feature is the humongous grille up front, flanked by sweptback taillights and wide wheel arches. As far as the production-ready Crown is concerned, Toyota confirmed that it will be fitted with Data Communication Modules technology as standard. The data acquired by the DCM is used to diagnose vehicular issues, as well as to reduce traffic jams. The DCM technology can connect to a call center at the push of a button.
Photos of the interior haven’t been released, nor did Toyota say anything about the powertrain of the Crown Concept. In all likelihood, the all-new model will share bits and pieces with the TNGA GA-K, which underpins the latest Camry. In other words, expect an 8-speed automatic and a CVT, and as many as four engines: 2.0-liter I4 (6AR-FSE), 2.5-liter I4 (A25A-FKS), 3.5-liter V6 (2GR-FKS), and 2.5-liter I4 (A25A-FXS).
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