3 WORST And 7 BEST Things About The 2023 Toyota Crown

Is the Toyota Crown a good idea?
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0:00 - Intro

BAD:

0:49 - trunk

The trunk itself is pretty big and so is the opening
However, with a roofline like this and it’s seemingly confused raised nature
It almost seems like the Crown wants to be a crossover
So why not give it a hatch like a stinger, BMW GC, or Audi A7, model S

1:45 - no HUD

With all the other equipment offered on this thing
It seems like a weird omission
This and the Venza are the Lexus-Lite cousins so why no HUD?

2:02 - expensive

The reality is people want crossovers and SUVs
And while the Avalon is very good and comes with a lot of stuff
It starts at 40k and a platinum starts over 52
That’s a lot of money for a big hybrid toyota sedan

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GOOD:

2:43 - Powertrains

Two engine options
Base is the normal 2.5 n/a Hybrid with 3 electric motors
It’s toyota’s 4th gen synergy drive system and it’s quite good
OR you can go up to the Hybrid MAX powertrain
Takes the 2.4T from Lexus and adds a hybrid system with dual motors
340 hp and 400 lbft and a 6 speed auto
Means 0-60 in 5.5 seconds which is proper quick
While still managing 30 mpg combined

3:41 - AWD standard

The Hybrid Max equipped crowns get an e-rear axel for eAWD
That means there’s no physical connection from the engine and trans to the back wheels
The base hybrid powertrain uses a more conventional AWD system
But regardless it’s nice to know whatever Crown you get you’ll have AWD
Something you didnt get with the Avalon

4:14 - looks interesting

It’s polarizing to some, but personally i like it and the two tone
Face is agressive and classy at the same time
I like the two tone personally
LED lights
BIG lower grille
High riding sedan (4 inches higher ride than Camry)
19 to 21 in wheels - 21s look great
Black plastic wheel arches
Black lower door accent
Chrome door handles
Full width tailor
CROWN spelled out
Hybrid max badge
No exhaust tips

6:45 - Luxxy stuff

Pano roof (doesn’t open)
still has middle bar
physical shade
Unique steering wheel feels more Lexus
Lexus LC style shifter
Heated and cooled seats
copper accents like the Venza
think of Venza as the sister SUV
Heated steering wheel

7:30 - Tech stack

Full digital cluster
12.3 inch infotainment
wireless
OTA
dual bluetooth
Driver assist suite is great
Wireless charger
360 cameras are good
egg view
EV mode
6 drive modes in platinum

8:13 - rear seats

Rear seats
Decent size
No flat floor
Climate vents
Chargers
1 level seat heaters
Dual map pockets
Funky head cutouts in roof
No window shades

9:08 - Drive

It’s not super exciting but it’s good
Doesn’t sound great
But good power
Comfy enough ride
AWD std
Adaptive suspension

11:20 - Outro

[July..]

We purchased the Crown limited and love it. It drives nice and gets great gas mileage 44 MPG. It’s easy to enter and exit the cabin.

[SharonPhilbrook]

I have the Toyota Crown Limited and I love it! My husband and I have traveled from Florida to NH with it and enjoyed the whole ride. Very comfortable to travel in, so much more comfortable than the 2007 Camry hybrid that I had for 15 years. I am getting 39.7 miles to the gallon with the Crown. This will be my car for ever.

[gregwalker]

My wife got a Crown Platinum in June, a tu-tone bronze color, we love it and enjoy driving. Finding neutral was an early challenge but love it much more than the earlier made Avalon.

[josephmutholam]

Well, despite my initial comments about a few shortcomings of this new design, I became a proud owner of a Limited a few days ago. So far I have driven it for two days and love it. I love the seat height, having just turned 60 and all my previous and current vehicles being SUVs, my concern for a sedan has been primarily the seating height. But now that I have driven the Crown for a few days, I love the ease of getting in and out and the overall design is more appealing. However the lack of heads up display, the prybar to hold the hood open and the lack of a blind spot monitor still needs to be addressed by the design team for the future.

[July..]

Wow I have driven vehicles 200, 000 to 300, 000 miles and almost never opened the hood. 🤔 Some people just need to complain about something’s that are rarely ever used. The average new car buyer is not even going to change their own oil.

[empresstauro]

I just purchased my Crown approximately a week ago & I absolutely ADORE it. I respect everyone’s opinion but I really think you should go & see the car in person before you write off a car based off someone else’s perspective. Nice video

[jimijames]

Correction, my wife wants only large sedans... a pretty cool-looking Toyota.

[alemarba]

I love the Crown, is an amazing sedan and on this day, the only car that have make me consider changing my Mercedes CL63 2008. But here is my main problem with the car... The wheel / tire side. I think Toyota should have make an option to instead of the 19 (xle / limited) or 21 (platinum), they should have offer something like a 16-18 wheel adjusting the wheel side profile to keep in line with the 19 / 21. That would have allowed for tires with much wider side profiles, that will better handle the overal condition of many roads in the United States. As as owner of car with 20 inch wheel, I appreciate the old days where 18 inches were in vogue.

[rrrogster]

I personally like the car. It has nice lines, is economical as a hybrid, and as you say a well designed complete package. Everything just looks and fits in a cohesive manner. I would love to see Lexus take this and add some real luxury to it. In my opinion it would be a better fit there than in the Toyota lineup. Just the ease of entry and exit woud surely be big hit with the typical Lexus owner. Too bad you didn't test the "bargain basement" version and compare it to this beast.

[benjaminsmith]

Why do people say "nobody" wants sedans. Maybe fewer people want them but certainly there is a market for them. We have enough crossovers. Too many, I'd say. It's refreshing to see something different as an alternative. That said, the back headroom looks unacceptable. Seems on the expensive side but I'm sure it rides and drives quite well as most recent Toyotas drive and ride quite well.

[DasReverend]

I just swapped out my 2020 Camry for XLE crown. The idea of owning an SUV or crossover kind of disgusting me, so I was only looking at full-size sedans this year. There are a few things that sold me on the crown.

First off, there are hybrids and then there are Toyota hybrids. Going from Pennsylvania to California and back, my Camry was averaging 44 miles per gallon on the highway. The crown can do that in City traffic. With the expansion of EV infrastructure stalling out, and current generation Battery lifespan issues, that seems like a pretty good deal to me.

That seat height is the entire reason the Chrysler PT Cruiser was so popular among drivers over 50. Not having to lower yourself down into, or climb up into a sitting position save a lot of wear and tear on the joints.

Physical buttons. Toyota is one of the few automakers that has rejected the cost-cutting trend of full touch-screen controls. Looking down at your center console because you can't make climate adjustments by feel is far more dangerous than most people realize.

It might just be me, but the styling on this car is absolutely gorgeous. I liked it the trunk space is physically separated from the cabin. The fact that less than 10, 000 have been sold so far in the US is a nice bonus. There's something special about driving a rare car

[debdixon]

Interesting vehicle! I like the red color

[TheRabbit]

Well here is my comments because I just purchased a Platinum Crown. We are an older couple that liked a little more luxury than the gas mileage.
1. It is Metalic Grey color and I did not like the design of biotone red / Black / Black matt or with gold instead of red. It just looks too busy and color separation looks weird. I like the black matte over semi metalic grey gloss.
2. Hybrid Max will be in the 2024 GRAND HIGHLANDER in its platinum trim model.
3. Camry, Avalon, Crown, Lexus 500h, Acura Tlx ... LEXUS???? YES, YES!! The Crown is more compared to me to the 500h but without the leather and additional $15k Price tag. The Crown looks semi cheap with the plastic in different places but adheres to everything else of an 500h. Obviously, this car is bigger than the camry, ioniq 5 and 6. Cant say it is bigger to the Grand Highlander 2024 model which uses the hybrid max too.
4. I am neither here nor there for gas. I was more directed to the adaptive suspension which the camry or other Crown trims do not have.
5. I love the TSS 3.O. The safety features are great.
6. The lights and 21 inch wheels are cool with the sunroof.
7. I bought my car with tax complete out the lot for $57k. $1500 below sticker.

Overall, it is everything I can expect from a Lexus 500h and Genesis GV80 but without the price tag. 😊

[mattz]

I sell these and to be honest with you, the fact that it’s the same price as a Lexus es350 is the downfall of it. The Lexus is just a better car.

[Matt-fluy]

That gold trim in the front is... a lot. I doubt it will age well.

[davestevens]

Avalon owner. Crown only available as a hybrid. I'm out. Probably get a used GS.

[josephmutholam]

So far based on the reviews I love the limited trim of the Crown but but for a $50000 car that is supposed to be Toyota's flagship I wish they had a tenderd to 3 simple items. 1. is the HUD, 2. Lack of a blind spot camera which is available even on a CRV, 3. The trunk lid should be on a strut rather than a pribar that you have to manually put in place to keep it open. I hope Toyota will look into the season fix it for the next model year. It is the middle of 2023 and unfortunately I have yet to see a single Crown on the road.

[Momof-umeq]

Had an Infinity Q70L which I loved, but ran on Premium and only got 12 to 15 mpg, depending on how many left lane blockers I have to get around in a jif. Another story I guess. Husband got me this ( Crown Limited) with the Big 21" wheels and the biggest complaint I have is I don't have a sunglasses pocket somewhere, so really folks, do I have a problem, not really. On the plus side, only needs standard gas, last tank fillup I scored 53.4 mpg. And no plugging in like a Tesla. How can anyone argue with that. Great ride. I get to watch the engine recharge on the downhill. Really is great when getting around the city as it barely uses gas, so if all you have is highway you might not get the full benefit of that recharging. Love the look and all the compliments. I love the ride and I love the mileage.

[boracle]

look at how crooked the license plate is.

[grafwryta]

Had to stop watching the video at $50, 000