2023 Toyota Crown Early Review | Consumer Reports

The Toyota Crown aims to bridge the gap between traditional sedans and SUVs. It replaces the Avalon, and comes strictly with a hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive. The EPA estimates the Crown will get 41mpg combined, we're curious to see if that number holds after the Crown completes CR's 50-plus vehicle tests.

[sammyt]

When it first came out it looked weird to me, but the looks are starting to grow on me, especially in this black which makes it look pretty sharp.

[TheRabbit]

Im 6'1" and have no issues in seating comfortably anywhere. Of course ... my preference was the platinum trim because of the adaptive suspension, dual hybrid motors and the 2.4 litre engine. Buying decision objective: Power / Luxury and Price. Specs of the Lexus 500h to the Crown Platinum makes the Crown a better deal. The lexus engine, trans and suspension appear to be the same.

[bjsimon]

I like that you buy new cars from the dealer. Great job Consumer report

[Peppermint]

Good comment on seats. Be sure to rent for a few days before purchasing. The rear window looks tiny

[July..]

We love our new crown limited getting 44 MPG. It has all wheel drive for the snowy winter months and also helps under braking to recharge the battery from all four wheels. The ride height is excellent being 6 foot for ingress and egress. I love not having to hunker down to get in and out. 👍👍

[gleanerman]

We have owed many cars and this is by far our favorite by a mile, the two-tone gray and black Platinum is just awesome. Thanks, Toyota, for finally making a car we love.

[VeganRod]

Don’t play music while you’re talking.

[Anonymous-isjh]

I’m so glad they didn’t make this into a hatch back. It looks perfect

[jsfbay]

I'm with Gabe, I want 4-way lumbar! How can a $47k vehicle not have 4-way lumbar? Come on! Apparently one can spend almost $60k on the new Grand Highlander and *still* not get it. I'm just not a fan of the fact that so many Toyota's have only 2-way lumbar. Maybe the Venza is an exception?

[nickolastiguan]

0:48 big miss opportunity there, for not making it a liftback.

[Jedi_Order]

I sure hope Toyota decides to send the Crown Wagon North America. That would check all my wish list items

[judih.]

So now there are 2 Crowns! The Camry is the English pronunciation of Kanmuri which in Japanese means "crown"!

[rightlanehog]

CR, Toyota has previewed 3 very good looking Crown models and one homage to the Honda Crosstour, how did we end up with the Clown? 🤔 For the record, this premium sedan has even less rear headroom than the everyday Camry.🤨

[edpasciutti]

This may get me into a Lexus ES350, Honda Accord Touring or used Avalon....

[cesartrujillo]

I sure hope this looks better in person.

[JohnDoe-xris]

I never thought I would say this, but that trunk configuration is a deal breaker.

[jbmop]

Those glasses don’t fit your face well.

[chezzyperson]

We should’ve got the Crown Estate instead of this and the Venza

[michaeltrinidad]

I was hoping they had a front-wheel-drive version. I don't want all-wheel drive never have never will.

[sjay]

Manufacturers expect consumers to accept the high MSRP on face value.
Corrections are needed.
Average 2019 MSRP was $32, 000
Average 2023 MSRP is $49, 000
That’s 10% increase every year.