When did wagon become a bad word in cars? I have had a station wagon for years and it is a god sent. I can haul so much stuff and people, it is fun to drive. The whole shaming of cars is why we are paying top dollar for oversized non practical cars.
I'm currently car shopping - and honestly wish there were more wagons and hatchbacks. But, I agree with the comments - I don't know why people in North America hate on wagons so much. They are phenomenal and much better than all these weird small SUV's with basically zero trunk space
I agree. Companies push SUVs over wagons and hatchbacks in USA because SUVs are classified as light trucks and have easier regulations, especially for fuel economy.
They don’t. Automakers don’t want to make wagons because CAFE emissions requirements are more lax for crossovers. If there was sensible legislation for tailpipe emissions in NA, you’d see wagons everywhere. But our government is designed to be ineffective and corporations are designed to make money.
Agreed. I love wagons, had Outbacks until I wanted something more premium, now I have a '22 RX V6. This is my favorite new Toyota/Lexus since the Lexus SC. Make a full on Lexus version, dropping the SUV pretense, and take my money!
Toyota should've brought over the drop dead gorgeous Crown Sport to North America instead. It's a much more compelling car or at least make a Prius Cross that looks exactly like the Crown Sport but smaller and at a lower starting price
@@JonathanDavisJJmost of America is too insecure for wagons, they’d get SUVs instead unfortunately. We’re the minority here sadly, wanting wagons in the US.
Yes, station wagons are back! I like that it is less boxy, much lower (though I did like being up high for visibility) and this really should have car like dynamics since it is a car in wagon form). It's time to stop pretending that we're "active" people, we are not, we go shopping and haul the offspring to their games and practices. The Venza that this is replacing went up $5K in the last 3 years without any upgrades and this is another $5K or more than the Venza so Toyota can maintain their position as the most profitable car maker in the world and it's less efficient on top of that. All that said, STATION WAGONS are back baby, finally getting what we actually need rather than the pretentious "tough off roaders" that we NEVER actually used. The few that do will buy the 4 runner.
I find this a really interesting vehicle but I still like the design of our '21 Venza. Just wish we could have got the tan interior with the blueprint blue exterior.
The design language of Toyotas vs. Lexus is getting way too similar. I know they’re the same company but when the L design language makes it to the interior. I am beginning to question if Lexus is worth the money at all.
This has actually become not just a Crown that I actually like but one of my favorite SUVs ever. Look, I want my cars to be nice enough, and this is nice enough :), with lots of space and practicality while being a hybrid so you get decent MPGs and it's comfortable, plus, it should be reliable because it's a Toyota. So personally, I don't need my cars to be nicer than this if that means massive price and weight hikes, plus, most premium SUVs tend to have harsher suspension because they like to pretend they are sporty but that doesn't speak to me, if I want a sports car I would just buy a sports car :) So yeah! This is pretty much perfect for what I would want in an SUV so I LOVE it (Despite the CUV sound 💀)
@@LoneWolfSparty Just a couple of years ago Toyota Canada was offering us cheaper trims that were not offered in the US. Now they have gone in the opposite direction.
It would be nice if Toyota made the Signia actually look like a wagon instead of guessing if it's a CUV/wagon. I'm not sure about sales if the made a CUV or wagon. Their lineup of crossovers is expansive: Corolla Cross, bZ4x, RAV4, Signia, 4Runner, Venza, Land Cruiser, Highlander, Grand Highlander, and Sequoia. Toyota has sedans, hatchback, crossovers, minivan, trucks, and sports cars. Having a wagon could help not only diversify their crossover-heavy lineup but have different, yet practical body style for those who are tired of seeing crossovers/SUV's.
Iv always liked the first gen venza, not sure why they didn't just run with that name if they were so intent on renaming it for north america. Either way, hope to see more of these on the road. They look great
When they have the same engineer between Lexus and Toyota. The design philosophy will look very similar across these two brands. This crown utilizes some of the RX/NX feature. With that price, better get the more luxurious and comfort ride in the Lexus.
This seems to be more appropriate as a successor to the 2014 Venza which was basically a Camry Crossover. More comfortable and built on the same platform. The current Venza is a big miss.
Love the Wagon, but not the price!!!! It is the same price as Audi A5 ( CAD) or A4 Allroad, I would go for Audi, Turbo Engine, no CVT😂. This is extra option for Lexus Customers. They should have priced it similar to Subaru Outback top trims!!!
Something that always drives me crazy about Toyota is they never provide a combined torque figure for their three motor hybrids. I’m not sure if there just isn’t a great way to do it with the way their hybrids work, but given the performance I would just assume it’s competitive with the competition. It’s likely this has about as much torque as a Santa Fe hybrid, Sorento hybrid, etc
This is really just a wagon or hatchback .. For the Crown Signia, Toyota made the same major mistake they made for the canceled and discontinued Venza. It has a very low roofline, just like the Venza. This low roof results in poor outward in all directions (Not good for safe driving or driving enjoyment).. and a lower roofline gives this Crown a low caved in feeling, and cramped interior.. Why can't Toyota and Lexus make one or two SUV vehicles with a higher roofline, taller and big windows for good visibility and interior comfort?? It would be a really nice if they would have made it an SUV by raising the roof about 3" to 4" inches.. That would improve outward visibility and make the cabin much more comfortable and airy. If you and/or passengers are over about 5' 8" - I would not recommend this one.. We are Americans and American people are taller and larger than the shorter, smaller people in Japan.
GM are cowards for not just making a full size wagon out of the Tahoe, and Toyota is only willing to go this far. TSX and V60/V90 couldn't hold the line emough.
The Sigina is a wagon and it is not a replacement of the current Venza which is a true SUV. The current Venza competes with the Lexus NX and not the Sigina. The Sigina is much bigger and longer than the NX. Its size is closer to the RX. The Sigina is a luxury raised wagon and I am not sure how well it is going to sell. Toyota can call it a CUV, SUV or they want. A pig with lipstick is still a pig. A raised wagon is still a wagon. They should have bought the “Crown Sport”, a genuine Crown SUV in Japan, to the North America market and not a wagon.
For 99.9% of the people, a Tesla Y long range is a far better car. Same price, similar room, amazing acceleration and handling, superb autopilot (not FSD), and unmatched technology. Not to mention no gas bills, no tune-ups, oil changes... This Toyota is like a great film camera in the age of digital cameras.
Compare with Venza, new Signia missing electrical frost roof, auto rain sensing sensor, electric steering adjustment and less ground clearance, less fuel efficient, 0-60 slower. But it cost 12k more. Nonsense!
It looks so much better lowered to wagon height. I hate the hybrid engine CVT though. It's primarily why I dislike all the new Toyotas. Their entire lineup is merging into the same car with little variations. If they dropped the crown to wagon height and put in their 2gr-fe then it'd be the fun, Dad car that nobody is making.
Looks like the Outback needs a new trim/refresh to remove all that awful plastic moulding to compete with the Crown. The latter is an sleeker, wagon/crossover.
Toyota nailed it with this, the crown signia might be the perfect vehicle. I’d be interested to see these at night though, Toyota has long had the WORST headlights in my opinion. Not focused at all, they all look like they have the high beams on, it’s painful.
at the rate we are going I have to question why is Toyota bringing soo many different cars to the market, more specifically a car built in Japan, which I assume in reality it will cost more than a toyota car built in America. Acura bets watch their steps and get more into deeloping cars that can compete with the Toyota variety. At this point Toyota is kicking ass with the array of cars they have at dealerships, Nissan will be ut to sleep soo as there is no way they can compete with Toyota. great video and great review!
Toyota Crown? Did you not see the Toyota Crown news that has been fabricated for 35 years? This is a Toyota that has been operated 5 times. It's funny to test drive it.🤣🤣
08:10 Awww poor Jacob flaying economy with us normies who don’t get to do what we love for work and make a great living while having lots of new and fun experiences.
