2023 Toyota Crown Limited - POV First Impressions

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From $45,550
MPG: 42 city / 41 highway
Horsepower: 236 net hp
Engine 2.5 L 4-cylinder
Dimensions: 196″ L x 72″ W x 61″ H
Electronic Continuous variable transmission
All-wheel drive
Curb weight: 3,980 lbs
Warranty: 3 yr/36,000 mi basic, 5 yr/60,000 mi powertrain
Options: Advanced Technology Package $2950, premium paint $450, mudguards $149
Delivery $1095
Total price: $50,169
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@xaddypebbles Год назад

please continue to put the specs in the description!!!

@davidnelson3906 Год назад

I second this please

@ddogg14 Год назад

agreed!!

@faheemabbas3965 Год назад

Well, he finally did.

@OnlyToaey Год назад

If you want spec in words Google it. This is RU-vid! It’s about video and audio

@KobeMpthers 10 месяцев назад

Like redline review does

@55stevieray Год назад

It looks like nothing else out there. To me, that's a good thing. I love the way the crown looks with monopaint. I just took delivery of my limited Crown, and I averaged 47.5 MPG on my first tank. The ride is extremely smooth and and so quiet inside. It has exceeded my expectations. Go test drive one and see yourself.

@UnrelatedNonsense Год назад

At least until the new Hyundai sonata comes out lol

@July.4.1776 Год назад

We are very happy with our crown great fuel economy. Easy to enter and exit. 👍👍

@DarynBrown Год назад

@@UnrelatedNonsenseyeah but do you wanna sacrifice reliability for a bit of a better ride? Not me

@alejofox10 10 месяцев назад

I just order one Limited with out tech package, I can’t wait for late December.

@alejofox10 10 месяцев назад

⁠@@DarynBrownwhat makes you say a Sonata is a “little bit of a better ride”, Hyundai designs are horrible.

@bunjaow Год назад

"All cars look the same, manufacturers need to do something different " Toyota is like "fine I'll do something different " people are complaining it doesn't look mainstream enough.

@ashupashu5559 Месяц назад

bz4x and prius is what you call "not looking mainstream enough"

@Markus-pq6yc Месяц назад

These look a lot better in person, in the right color in my opinion

@General_M Год назад

The brown interior makes such a positive improvement over the monochromatic interior. And all red looks way better than the blah black dual tone.

@drivedb7 Год назад

You have a point about the cruise control stalk. Toyota’s classic stalk was and is the best setup for CC ever implemented. It debuted all the way back in 1989 on the original LS400 and stuck around this long for good reason.

@faeinthebay Год назад

I think they ditched it to make their cars more conventional and easy to switch to. Most competitors, like Honda and Hyundai and GM, use steering wheel controls. I like Hyundai's controls and even though other brands have a slightly weird layout, it's still easier for me to switch compared to a stalk.

@drivedb7 Год назад

@@faeinthebay- I assume they ditched it because it was becoming harder to incorporate radar cruise features with it. Whatever the reason, with it gone now, the steering wheel is a mess of buttons and using the system is more cumbersome. The old stalk was so easy that Ray Charles could figure out how to use it.

@bpearr8266 Год назад

That's is not when or where Toyota starting using that style of a cruise control stalk.. the '88 Soarer has the same style so it was probabaly sometime mid 80s

@drivedb7 Год назад

@@bpearr8266 - What are you talking about. That stalk looks nothing like the one mentioned. Furthermore, the US never got the Soarer in ‘88, so even if you were correct, it’s irrelevant. Try keeping up.

@bpearr8266 Год назад

@@drivedb7 it’s the same style stalk was my point.. and why’s it matter if the us didn’t get the soarer? It’s still a toyota and it’s before 89 so I’m making a point

@PrinceAlberts 11 месяцев назад

I’ve been driving mine for almost two months and I love it. I get constant questions and compliments about the looks, people really do like it. There’s more room inside than in my Camry and I get between 40 and 56 MPG on the freeway. The only complaints that I have are that there’s a bit of wind noise by the top of the driver’s door at about 65 and the wireless charger makes my phone get really hot, which is bad for the battery.

@WaveManMike Год назад

One thing about Toyota, although they make great cars, they surely know how to make a cheap looking steering wheel

@ayeiscam1 9 дней назад

😂!

@nicolesi2201 Год назад

I onwed a red Crown Platinum (likely within the first ten sold in Colorado) and I LOVED that car. Drove it to SFO and back, then I got t-boned at an intersection where someone failed to yield to me. Really sad to lose that car. It did protect me very well. Such a smooth driving car and so comfortable.

@jonboll2066 4 месяца назад

What you replace it with?

@nicolesi2201 4 месяца назад

@@jonboll2066 gen4 Tundra

@TheV12Diesel Год назад

Toyota using physical controls like this is a big reason why I like them so much. I even like the old hi-fi stereo system style LCD display for the climate control.

@bradyb9929 Год назад

I really like this car. It’s different than most. I do wish it had a lift back though

@ardoin_337 Год назад

I really like that Toyota does really unique cars for smaller customer bases. I also bet this car would be reliable and wonderful to own for a long time. That said I hate the styling, the Avalon was much nicer

@michaels3003 Год назад

It's coming...

@phillyant58 11 месяцев назад

Exactly if it had the lift back it would be perfect

@Markus-pq6yc Месяц назад

there is a liftback crown called the signia coming to the U.S market

@thehalloweenenthusiast 11 месяцев назад

I actually bought one of these a few weeks ago. It’s all gray. But same trim. It’s super different from what I’m used too! 🥰

@mil8430 6 месяцев назад

How has it been since you purchased it? Things you like and don’t like?

@mark_alexander Год назад

If lifting sedans is what we gotta do to keep them around, I’m for it! Lifted sedan>compact CUV

@joegrahe3958 Год назад

My current 2015 4runner has the same cruise set up that my 94 SC 400 had back in the day. It's a perfect design. So easy to engage, and even easier to disengage for obvious reasons.

@shawnbl2048 Год назад

I like this car rented one for a week. Got 40mpg. Only downside for me is the center console is too wide and steering wheel didnt have enough rage upwards for me to find comfortable driving position due to foot placement. It has decent power and drove nicely on highway.

@tears633 Год назад

Topher uploads on a Friday is the icing on the cake

@yutinhoqrvb6871 Год назад

@veex3048 Год назад

Amazing video topher i like how chill you are, keep going!

@Sonic343 Год назад

The Crown sedan looks so good. The fact that it's not available in the US is a tragedy.

@rad2911 Год назад

We used to the have the crown before but Toyota decided not to sell it in the us anymore for some reason. So Toyota decided to sell it in Japan and other countries if I’m not mistaken for couple of decades. Last model of the crown looks badass in Japan but the fact the change everything on the crown looks completely different. When I heard that Toyota is bring the crown to the us is mind blown because I thought it was Japan exclusive only but i like it.

@DragonKnightX12 11 месяцев назад

More that we didn't get the Sport model. That looks like a Supra wagon.

@leonardepureanu7451 Год назад

idk why people hate on that car, i love how it looks. Imagine a wide body kit on that bad boy

@solidust573 Год назад

I agree. I think it looks quite nice 😊

@ShaiyanHossain Год назад

the wald and kuhl kits make the car look like a proper sedan again and pretty aggressive too

@ethanh5147 Год назад

I can’t imagine Toyota selling too many of these.

@hfurqonpurnomo994 Год назад

people hate it because it's not a proper sedan but a crossover with sedan body not being the "true crown" as a sedan. but i'm agree with you the car is nice my only dislike is the way they use two tone straight from the hood to the rear, a simple black top will be nice touch with bronze color

@TheUnshatterd Год назад

Imagine that plus the 5.0L N/A Lexus V8 and the new GR corolla suspension

@r14c85 Год назад

正直にこの人の動画で一番好きなのはめっちゃ画質がきれいなこと笑

@yagzkoclu Год назад

Your videos are so straight to point I love it 😊

@Slurpeemaker 11 месяцев назад

toyota really takes into account of the emerging markets in the us; great work as usual

@mmendes98 Год назад

Man, the only positive thing this man said about the car is that its quiet.

@hakeemsd70m 10 месяцев назад

This new Crown is gorgeous. I've seen two on the road so far since October, and I got to say they look even better in person. The proportions are kind of funky at first, but when you actually see the car in person, everything just works so well. So many curves. This car is head and shoulders better than the hideous previous gen Avalon. With that being said, I do really wish there was a V6 option.

@gleanerman2195 3 месяца назад

It's the only Toyota anything that I have ever liked, they are awesome looking cars. Mine is gray and black, it gets so many compliments.

@davidvanaert6934 6 месяцев назад

Great review. I really appreciate your no nonsense review that really ticks all the boxes for driving impressions and usability. I'm considering the new Crown Signia SUV... which shares a lot of the underpinnings/interior components.

@rolandcarter6500 Год назад

It’s a nice hybrid!

@The_Noticer. Год назад

Lot of dashboard glare from such an expensive car. Surely they could've done something to mitigate that? The wheelsize is definitely form over function. Can you spec those down?

@rightlanehog3151 Год назад

The XLE has slightly smaller wheels.

@jrrs8692 18 дней назад

It actually looks incredibly good in person, the 21" wheels makes it look much more upscale than it already is. I am seriously debating between this and the ES350.

@dkvizion 2 месяца назад

After seeing the cross over version and lifed with large rugged wheels, I am now a fan.

@aboutface102 Год назад

Looks pretty nice, not sure if it should be over $50K though.

@chandler5014 Год назад

Pretty pleased with the car overall, though I think it’s kind of insane a 50k car has a manual lift gate.

@stevecarlson2346 10 месяцев назад

Lol, it's called a trunk lid.

@evdanielsson7 Год назад

You mentioned the JBL system being just okay, and that makes sense. I was really disappointed that they gave it an 800-watt system (like the Corolla, Prius, RAV4, etc.) instead of a 1200-watt system (like the Venza, Highlander, Tundra, etc.). I absolutely love the JBL system in my 2023 Venza and really expected a similar, or better, system in their new flagship sedan. It blows my husband’s ‘23 RAV4’s JBL out of the freakin’ water.

@adk7962 Год назад

It’s seems like a great vehicle, but I’m not sure who they are intending this for. Thanks for taking us along for the drive.

@4244john Год назад

Elderly people that don’t want an SUV but also don’t want a sedan so low to the ground. Notice the crown is lifted than most sedans.

@adk7962 Год назад

@@4244john Makes perfect sense. Still a very narrow demographic. I actually think it’s a great vehicle. I just don’t think it will be very successful.

@electrikoptik Год назад

I think the two tone interior looks better than the full black one. I find it odd that you can't get two tone interior in the highest Platinum grade.

@lesbattersby91 Год назад

That was a dealbreaker for me. I looked at a Platinum crown, but it had the hideous all black interior. This two tone interior is 1000 times better.

@beardenbob6567 Год назад

Excellent review Thank you. That wrap-wound plastic containing the passenger thigh/leg area bugs the heck out of me. Why didn't they leave that open?

@pwj86772 Год назад

For 50k, there are about a dozen other cars i would buy first, a 3 series or A4 come to mind first….toyotas are best when you get them cheap

@fcnghkkc1 Год назад

If you like to great friends with the BMW/Audi service department then go ahead and buy a German luxury vehicle. Endless wallet drainers.

@pwj86772 Год назад

@@fcnghkkc1 i can't speak on audi, but i've owned 3 bmw's over the last 10 years and they've all been very reliable with minimal to no problems.

@ro0ster648 Год назад

@@fcnghkkc1 all the newer BMWs nowadays are pretty good for reliability, can't speak for Audi though. Though no one is going to cross shop a Crown and a 3 series/A4.

@yakitalove1230 5 месяцев назад

I wanted luxury and reliability therefore I bought this car, I’ve owned Mercedes and they will definitely empty your pocketbook, I love my purchase

@10cpaul Год назад

I saw that they may bring out a wagon version of the crown and it looks awesome

@rightlanehog3151 Год назад

@@Brian_Eugene_Lee 🤞🤞🤞🤞

@butter8097 11 месяцев назад

they did

@faheemabbas3965 8 месяцев назад

They did.

@johndor7890 8 месяцев назад

The 2024 Crowns actually have what is called a “Gas cleaner” for flatulence when people pass gas which I found amazing

@dchang168 11 месяцев назад

The cabin sounds pretty noise but why you says it's quiet?

@stevecarlson2346 10 месяцев назад

Looks are subjective, but I think it looks much better than the Camry hybrid.

@tallesttreeintheforest Год назад

i dont understand the wheel cladding craze.. it makes sense on a v60 cross country, but not on japanese sedans.

@miguelkennedy9520 Год назад

TheTopher makes the best videos ever :)

@travisrollins5424 9 месяцев назад

I love the way the outside looks

@worldhello1234 6 месяцев назад

You love boring, they gave you boring. 👍

@gleanerman2195 3 месяца назад

@@worldhello1234 It's not boring at all, it is awesome, especially in the two-tone black and gray.

@hthudf 11 месяцев назад

It seems you have to alight you front tires, the steering wheel tends to be tilted to the left

@bishoprrac 8 месяцев назад

Needs turn signal/blind spot camera

@jpizel1070 Год назад

My dad would love this lol. He really likes the high seating vehicles. They should of made this a hatch or sport back for it to really make sense.

@robertbaxter2684 Год назад

At 70 years old that is the reason I test drove it...the raised seat height. Makes a big difference to slide in vs "drop in". I really liked it.

@GoodXylophone 7 месяцев назад

What's the difference between the limited and XLE?

@rightlanehog3151 Год назад

Chris, If your exercise in self restraint yielded 40 mpg, I am confident I could easily get 50 with this car.😉I really hope Toyota has not subverted the future of the Crown line in our market by reintroducing the name with such an 'unusual' model. The Crown sedan, CUV and especially the Estate were such fine looking and /or practical cars it will be a pity if we can't get them. Once the Camry offers Hybrid AWD, this Crown will be an even tougher sell. As every Crown is AWD, it would have made sense to offer a Trail mode with RWD bias like RAV4s etc.

@Tully3674 10 месяцев назад

Top trim Crown doesn't have a power trunk?!

@kevinpraditra Год назад

This car in black would be amazing

@yakitalove1230 5 месяцев назад

I purchased the black, it’s beautiful!

@gaivoron 10 месяцев назад

How does it compare to Lexus es300h? Comfort and noise level at highway speeds?

@hannahwise2359 Год назад

Can believe they cancelled the Avalon for this. No way would I chosen this.

@motaz1975 Год назад

weird looking car trying to looks like an suv or vice versa. i have owned since new a 2019 rav5 limited hybrid. why would i want a crown over a rav4? same powertrain.

@Localtraveler2376 5 месяцев назад

I think it looks good?

@leafaith1257 Год назад

Why am I mad that Toyota discontinued the Avalon and replaced it with a gorgeous car???

@aqwork4732 9 месяцев назад

50K for

@baldheadlogic Год назад

I am really curious as to how the Camry redesign will be since it is going to be hybrid only. I hope it offers a similarly nice interior with an updated exterior...

@jsfbay1 11 месяцев назад

Do you know which version of Toyota hybrid system this is? Is it gen 4 or gen 5? The just-announced Signia uses gen 4, so I assume this does too. The *real* question is, *why* is Toyota using a previous generation hybrid system?

@parsley0120 Год назад

We really should have received the Crown Estate in the US. I’d have bought that in a heart beat.

@JJustinXu Год назад

We will soon!!!

@rightlanehog3151 Год назад

The Estate has not yet gone into production. Many of us hope it comes to our market.

@uzairahmed8260 Год назад

I think this car looks amazing, and tbh one of the best looking coupes out there, I just can't digest to call it a sedan and really sad that Avalon is gone. They should've kept the Avalon and introduced this as a loges coupe. cause that sedan looked amazing, tesla did the same with their model X and that looks really bad for a sedan I think. Cause now we only have corolla and Camry as proper sedans in Toyota lineup. Hopefully it gets back like the Venza did.

@canto_v12 Год назад

To be fair, this has been the only version of the new Crown available anywhere. Even in Japan, the next generation Crown “true sedan” and SUV are not yet available. They can only get this one, which in the JDM is called “Crown Crossover.”

@solidust573 Год назад

I know they're not in direct competition but I think it looks better than the new Accord or half the current BMW product line at this point.

@Rhonda303 Год назад

How do they be test driving these cars

@prabhakarkotipalli-qe8ep 6 месяцев назад

I got my xle for 40k, including everything. Loving it ❤

@Amirkhaniqbalzada Год назад

Nice car

@jeffzhan548 Год назад

The only issue with this car is the pricing. I got my ES300h for around the same price as this.

@ro0ster648 Год назад

It depends on what you're looking for. ES300h have 2 electric motors, this have 3, hence this car have more hp and torque than the ES300h and gets to 0-60 in 7.6s instead of 8.1s on the ES300h. Also ES300h is only FWD, this is AWD and sits a little higher. The Crown Limited also got some features such as the heated rear seats that is not available in the ES.

@gleanerman2195 3 месяца назад

I love my new Crown, wouldn't even consider the ES.

@rheachi Год назад

that's the most japanese sounding startup chime I've ever heard

@DeadofWinter321 Год назад

The doors do not automatically lock when driving away or taking the transmission out of Park?

@ccc_sss_111 Год назад

either way by setting

@sic22l 10 месяцев назад

I'm surprised by the noise levels, there seems to be a lot of noise coming from everywhere - tire roll, wind at speed and the engine drone even during a pretty moderate acceleration. I expected better for the price but hey, it's a Toyota.

@BigT-d5h Год назад

If you ever do a volvo xc90 t8 recharge u need to see if it fits in a garage

@shreyasghanta 9 месяцев назад

I use adaptive cruise control on my cx-5 on every road I turn into. There is no way I would find the cruise control stalk easy to use. It has to be buttons like Toyota is doing.

@patteyh Год назад

Shame we dont get this in Norway.. :(

@michaelm7116 11 месяцев назад

at least you can survive a drive thru a plymouth hood in a car like this

@ashrick718 Год назад

Looks like a big Corolla . I know the sales have been horrendous.. barely see any on the road

@rightlanehog3151 Год назад

I don't think you are being very fair to the Corolla.

@ashrick718 Год назад

@@rightlanehog3151 🤣🤣

@rightlanehog3151 Год назад

@@ashrick718 It is only funny because it is true. On a serious note, there are three great looking and practical Crown models that may never come here because of the reception this ugly toad has received. Oh no, now I am being unfair to toads. 😂

@ashrick718 Год назад

@@rightlanehog3151 lol, they should bring the SUV here . Them bringing the sedan was a poor move. It’s expensive & the exterior looks dated .

@gleanerman2195 3 месяца назад

It's a beautiful car that most can't afford.

@henlolneh Год назад

If I was 45-50 years old and made about $150k a year and had a couple of rambunctious tweens I had to ferry around, then this Crown would probably make my top 3 list of new car candidates in 2024. Other than that specific niche I just don't know who would ever think about settling into one of these.

@faheemabbas3965 Год назад

Honestly it’s a sales flop. I don’t see this lasting another 2-3 years on the market…

@jml9550 Год назад

I am 50, I would buy the Lexus ES hybrid over this to replace my 2017 Lexus ES350. Looking forward Especially on the upcoming next gen ES hybrid. Just bought my wife a new 2024 Lexus nX350H and loves its MPG.

@rightlanehog3151 Год назад

I hope those rambunctious tweens are not too tall, this has less rear seat headroom than a Camry.

@July.4.1776 Год назад

We love ours gets great fuel economy. It’s the correct height to enter and exit. 👍👍

@KW-1754 11 месяцев назад

what kind of case is that on your phone?

@the_alpha1111 7 месяцев назад

Could you please review the 2025 Toyota Camry XSE like this as soon as you get the chance.

@Veyronp87 11 месяцев назад

i know what they're doing here, its for older folks who liked the Avalon but that car's sales were too bad so they lifted it to try and get that very narrow market of people who don't want a full SUV but still want higher ride height.

@RyanLuca581 Год назад

i cant decide between this and the sonata thats coming out

@July.4.1776 Год назад

The reason we purchased the Crown Limited over the Camary is due to the ride height and AWD.

@KK-od9ss Год назад

Still find it weird to have this called a crown. Loved the classic boxy sedan the crown ever was (Hong Kong red Taxis), absolutely spacious and comfortable given their age. On a side note, how could the FC is lower on highway than city?

@canto_v12 Год назад

Toyota hybrids typically get better city MPG.

@brandondannys-menary3678 Год назад

It’s Not a bad car and I’m sure it’s very reliable but I don’t see why anyone would pay $50k for it

@worldhello1234 6 месяцев назад

It may or may not be so reliable but generic describes it pretty well. Where are the distinct design cues the crown is know for?

@gleanerman2195 3 месяца назад

People with money can, lol.

@brq44 Год назад

I heard most people say this is good for old people, so if you have problems with your body I guess this is a good purchase then.

@SWSW560 11 месяцев назад

20:21....now thats how it should really sound ....perfect.

@fegik5922 10 месяцев назад

does this read speed signs and limit acceleration?

@ibrahimabah3693 4 месяца назад

Can this car even drive 7 hours and over ?

@SWSW560 11 месяцев назад

The look is kinda goofy ...but I like it. The interior is what I love about it....and big wheels ..oh yes.

@billosby9997 8 месяцев назад

I'm waiting for the station wagon.

@craigster1234 Год назад

I was hoping the Crown sedan would have a lot of ground clearance. 7" or so. But it doesn't. It has 5.8" while the Camry has 5.7".

@fenix310 10 месяцев назад

I like it. Without the two tone.

@gleanerman2195 3 месяца назад

The two-tone is tons better looking.

@chasemiles2166 10 месяцев назад

Made in Japan? Music to my ears.

@runejensen6145 10 месяцев назад

How is NVH compared to the rx350h?

@missioncomplete6921 Год назад

You're amazing bro 😍

@CyanetixNA Год назад

51k for this? What are they thinking?

@gleanerman2195 3 месяца назад

I got a new Platinum that's list for 56 grand for 44 grand, and we love it.

@raineyjames105 Год назад

Will you be making a video on the Chevy trax

@omars.8073 Год назад

It's an interesting look, but not particularly graceful. This may be an odd opinion, but I think Toytoa should have made it a little bit bigger. This would be amazing with a 120-inch wheelbase. But maybe that would have put the Lexus ES out of business.

@rightlanehog3151 Год назад

It should certainly have been bigger. It has less room inside than a Camry.

@SO_L-GR 11 месяцев назад

Such a beauty 😍

@baileykriczky3430 Год назад

Test drove one of these was not impressed with throttle response, even in sports mode it felt super dull. The engine is pretty noisy as well, and not in a good way

@hassanalmarshedi6585 11 месяцев назад

What car do you drive currently? Just curious.

@baileykriczky3430 11 месяцев назад

23 rav 4 prime

@baileykriczky3430 11 месяцев назад

@@hassanalmarshedi6585 I test drove both the crown and the rav4 prime…. Miles difference in drive experience 👍

@gleanerman2195 3 месяца назад

I have the Platinum and its pretty fast and quit too.

@CodeXana 11 месяцев назад

Personally I’m obsessed

@TundeEszlari Год назад

Perfect video.

@a.y2762 9 месяцев назад

I think you had preoccupied bad impressions about this crown before you even test drive it That’s why you always try to underestimate it throughout the video