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Toyota will release the new Crown Sport, the second installment of the new generation Crown series, on October 6, 2023. I’ve checked the price and specifications, so I’ve summarized the contents. One year ago, on September 1, 2022, we launched the SUV coupe style “Crown (crossover)” as a new challenge. Sales will be expanded overseas as well, and a new “New Generation Crown Series” will be launched as a global model with four body types: “Crossover,” “Sports,” “Sedan,” and “Estate.”

About the new Crown Sports

This 16th generation model takes over from the 15th generation model , with a new exterior design that looks more like a crossover SUV than the traditional sedan. The “Crown” emblem will continue to be used . The drive system is “FF” based, and all vehicles are equipped with a hybrid system . The platform uses a “newly developed platform” based on “TNGA”.

The Corolla’s lineup quickly became popular with the Corolla, Corolla Touring, Corolla Sport, and Corolla Cross. I also had a strong impression that it was a good car for the price, and it looked good and made a good impression. Similarly, the “Crown” brand will undergo an unprecedented evolution as a new model aimed at revival .

Mr. Nakajima introduced the car models in the order of “crossover,” “sport,” “sedan,” and “estate.” Furthermore, looking at the released car models, the level of perfection is high. Also, it is very natural that the next lineup will be “Sports”, which is based on “Crossover” and changed to Sports.

Comparing images from the side, you can clearly see that the front is almost the same, but the rear design is different between the sedan and hatchback. It’s called a “sport”, but if you look at it from a world-class silhouette, it’s probably a pure crossover SUV.

Comparison of new Crown Sport and new Harrier

Comparing the body sizes of the new “Crown Sports” and the new “Harrier”, the “Crown” is longer in overall height, but the overall height is -130mm lower.

spec	4th generation new Harrier	16th generation new Crown Sport	difference
full length	4,725mm	4,710mm	-15mm
full width	1,835mm	1,880mm	+45mm
Overall height	1,690mm	1,560mm	-130mm
Wheelbase	2,690mm	2,770mm	+80mm

About the new Crown Sports exterior

The front part uses a unique headlight with daylight . The “Crown” emblem will continue to be used . The rear uses “LED rear combination lamps,” which are thin and sharp. Adopts a modern two-tone body color. The drive system is 4WD, and it is equipped with a hybrid system or plug-in hybrid system . The platform uses a “newly developed platform” based on “TNGA”. The technology that was used to develop the chassis at the Nürburgring and greatly improve vehicle performance in terms of running, turning, and stopping will be inherited.

About the new Crown Sports interior

The interior will be standardized, and no matter which car model you drive, you’ll think, “This is a Crown!” Adopts an instrument panel design that integrates display audio. The meter uses a 12.3-inch large full LCD digital meter . “Connected Navi” navigation system . “ Digital inner mirror ” and Toyota’s first “drive recorder (front and rear) .” “In-vehicle Wi-Fi” is set as an option for display audio .

About the new Crown Sports safety technology

It uses the next generation “Toyota Safety Sense”, which has improved functionality compared to the previous model. Detection targets include oncoming vehicles when making a right turn and pedestrians crossing the street after making a right or left turn . Advanced driving support technology “Toyota Teammate” The latest advanced driving support technology developed based on Toyota’s unique self-driving concept “Mobility Teammate Concept” of driving together is also adopted in MIRAI. It also incorporates AI technology centered on deep learning to help predict and respond to various situations that may be encountered while driving. Adopt ” Advanced Park ” etc.

About the new Crown Sports engine

Like the new ” RAV4  ​​PHEV ” and ” Harrier PHEV ” (plug-in hybrid models) , Toyota is equipped with the newly developed plug-in hybrid system “THSⅡ Plug-in”.Inline 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S + motor (THSⅡ )” with a large-capacity lithium-ion battery (lithium-ion power: 8.8kWh) and a powerful motor. System output is 302 HP (225 kW / 306 PS), 83 HP (62 kW / 84 PS) more than the hybrid model. The cruising range in EV mode is 93km/L in WLTC mode . Hybrid fuel efficiency WLTC is 20.5km/L . Acceleration performance is 0-100km/h in 6.0 seconds . The cruising range is 1,300km .

spec	Crown Sport RS ( PHEV)	Crown Sports Z ( 2.5 Hybrid)
full length	4,725mm	4,725mm
full width	1,835mm	1,835mm
Overall height	1,690mm	1,690mm
Wheelbase	2,690mm	2,690mm
engine	In-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S  + motor (THSⅡ)	In-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S  + motor (THSⅡ)
Maximum output	135kW (185PS) / 6,000rpm	137kW (186ps) / 6,000rpm
Maximum torque	228Nm (23.2kgmf) / 3,600-3,700rpm	219Nm (22.5kgm) / 3,600rpm
Front motor maximum output	134kW (182ps)	88kW (119ps)
Front motor maximum torque	270Nm	202Nm
Rear motor maximum output	40kW (54.4ps)	40kW (54.4ps)
Rear motor maximum torque	121Nm (12.3kgfm)	121Nm (12.3kgfm)
system output	225kW (306ps)	172kW (234ps)
transmission	Electric continuously variable transmission	Electric continuously variable transmission
battery	Nickel metal hydride battery 8.8kWh	Nickel metal hydride battery 5Ah
Drive system	4WD (E-Four)	4WD (E-Four)
Riding capacity	Five people	Five people
vehicle weight	1900-1920kg	1750-1790kg
WLTC mode fuel consumption	20.5km/L	22.4km/L
EV range	93km/L	–

summary

In order to incorporate the new generation, the sedan style has a strong impression of being old-fashioned and old-fashioned, rather than being familiar and cool compared to the previous generation, and by making it a “crossover SUV”, it gives a high-class impression and design impression. By changing this, I feel motivated to get people in their 40s and 30s to ride. By intentionally skipping the minor changes from the 15th generation, and making all four bodies of the 16th generation “Crown” models, I sensed the company’s will and desire to take on challenges while responding to customer needs and preserving the “Crown” as a Toyota brand. In my opinion, the most attractive model in the Crown series is the Crown Sport, so I believe it will receive a lot of attention from the market. Those considering purchasing should place their orders at a dealer as soon as the release date approaches. It will take more than a year to release the remaining models, but as the impact of semiconductors is expected to continue in the future, there is no doubt that the company will have a difficult time.

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