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Toyota presented the latest generation of the crowna crossover sedan and the first model produced in series by the Japanese firm in 1955. It has a hybrid turbo engine and it will be offered in a way limited.
It is the sixteenth generation of the original model and is produced in Japan at the Motomachi plant, where it is developed under TNG philosophy (Toyota’s New Global Architecture) in the GA-K platform.
Outside doors, its elevated position draws attention, partly to the 21 inch wheels with 225/45R21 tires: the largest in history on a Toyota sedan. It measures 4980 mm long, 1840 mm wide and 1555 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2850 mm.
His spirit is sporty and futuristicwith flowing lines, a wide grille and Quad-LED headlights and, at the rear, a refined LED light line.
Inside doors, aesthetics predominate minimalist and the horizontal lines. Highlights include a 12.3-inch wireless multimedia center, an electrically adjustable steering wheel and a panoramic roof. Additionally, it is equipped with a JBL premium audio system with 11 speakers and a subwoofer.
In the back, with the aim of creating a “lounge” type space, the window line was placed at the height of the passengers’ shoulders. The batteries are located under the rear seats and, thus, the trunk acquires the capacity to 433 liters.
As to mechanicsthe Crown presents a new Turbo Hybrid engine system, which combines a 2.4-liter turbo internal combustion engine and two electric motors, on the front and rear axle respectively. Together they reach a maximum power of 349 HP and a maximum combined torque of 550Nm, that allow a acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds.
The system is associated with a six-speed automatic transmission and e-AWD all-wheel drive which is responsible for electronically distributing power to both axles according to the dynamic requirements of the vehicle. This On-Demand distribution optimizes the control of the vehicle’s posture to achieve superior handling when entering and exiting curves.
Added to this is a MacPherson type front suspension and multi-link type rear suspension with stabilizer bar, which achieve direct and precise maneuverability.
Individually, the 2.4 liter turbo gasoline engine It has 4 in-line DOHC cylinders, 16 valves, with distribution chain and direct and indirect injection that reaches a maximum power of 272 HP at 6000 RPM and a maximum torque of 460 Nm between 2000 RPM and 3000 RPM.
For his part, the front electric motor It delivers a power of 83 HP of power and 292 Nm of torque; and the rear electric motor, It has a power of 80 HP of power and 168.5 Nm of torque.
Regarding consumption, the measurements show, for urban driving, 7.1 liters/100 km and, for extra-urban driving, 5.3 liters/100 km, resulting in a average of 5.9 liters/100 km.
Vehicle Safety Features Package “Toyota Safety Sense” and passive safety equipment: eight airbags (front for driver and passenger, knee for driver and passenger, side x 2 and curtain x 2); the “Advanced Park Assist” system, which facilitates parking maneuvers with minimal driver intervention; and the Head up Display, a parking camera monitor with a 360° vision system.
The Crown’s repertoire includes six colors to choose from: pearl white, metallic silver grey, metallic dark grey, black, metallic red and metallic bronze.
In dealerships it will be offered with a five-year or 150,000 kilometer non-transferable warranty and a differential guarantee of eight years or 160,000 kilometers transferable on hybrid components (hybrid batteries, converter, inverter and electronic control unit).
In its Platinum HEV 2.4T version (the only one available), its list price will be US$136,100.
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