The Toyota Crown Signia Is a Lexus For Toyota Money! 

I can't believe I've lived long enough where people think a 50k Toyota is a deal. Getting old is a trip.

I like the idea of it. A modern station wagon with AWD and hybrid gas mileage but not slow. I think it's about $5k to $10k too much but sadly folks will over pay for so many vehicles these days, If they ever have a sale, I would consider it. Made in Japan is a bonus to me.

Looks great! Not boring like a everyday Toyota and not "to much" like a Lexus, well done Toyota! Great video from Tommy and Case!

This car is for people who love Toyota as a brand, but also love premium features and quality and would hate to leave Toyota to get these elsewhere

Designed with easier entry and exit for mature adults. AWD for driving on snow and ice highways over mountain passes, perfect for western states that have snow for six months a year in the mountains. Great mileage with hybrid. My next car purchase, saving my SUV for towing and hauling more people and cargo.

Kase and I have similar thinking of the car looks like a outback kinda. ❤ what a brilliant man. Tremendous job guys

Nice but priced too high. Toyota is pricing their newest products too close to Lexus.

Competition would be Volvo v60, Audi a6 all road, Subaru Outback xt limited, Mercedes e class wagon, and Mazda cx 50

@TFLnow to Kases point about the interior… I think the saddle tan interior solves that. It really looks Lexus like.

The available tan coloured interior really makes it look better than this test vehicle.

If considering instead of RX, it has the plusses of no electronic door handles and steering wheel button labels rather than needing to watch to HUD to figure see what the buttons do.

It’s tragic that Toyota basically killed off the Venza (again) for a station wagon version of the Crown

I'd say this is more of a tall wagon than a crossover. Dimensionally, it's only about 1.5" taller than the Prius V wagon while being about 11" longer. Sure the ground clearance is like 1" taller, but 6.7" isn't going to get you anywhere off road. It just doesn't have enough ground clearance to be an SUV/CUV. There's plenty of tall cars that aren't crossovers, and I feel like this falls into that camp. Mazda 5, Ford C-Max, Scion XB, Prius V, Nissan Leaf, just to name a few. I'm fine with them calling it an SUV though, because I hope with them making it a bit taller, they trick more people into wanting these things and maybe the wagon segment will see a bit of revitalization here in the states.

Dare I say it's beautiful. It's been a while since I've said that about a Toyota. Unfortunately, it's too expensive. I don't understand why Toyota would step on its own Lexus toes offering this vehicle. For $50k you can get a base trim Lexus RX350, or for less, you can get a Lexus NX.

Wagons coming back. Looks like the Prius front end

Looks good but Fifty thousand damm. Well My 2021 Rav4 XLE Premiere was Thrity Four Thousand so yeah that price doesn't surprise me 😂

I like the dash - no separate tablet sticking out of it. The outside looks like everything else.

Return of the Camry wagon or the first generation Venza.

I like the car except it’s a shame that it doesn’t have the generation five smoother hybrid system like the new Camry has

A couple of kids in their early twenties reviewing a car that’s targeted to the boomer generation. Should be Roman or Nathan doing the review.

I wish there were vehicles like the Dodge Magnum in the US market, but made by better companies that Dodge.

you still have to run the exhaust piping to the rear and depending upon overall vehicle ground clearance you may need to indent this into the floor pan , on a high clearance suv or pickup it wouldn’t be an issue, so just not having a driveline to the rear doesn’t by default result in a flat floor pan.

The Jeep Cherokee was ahead of its time with the misdirection headlights

I like the car, though this color doesn’t age well to me. The size is right, but I don’t need the sunroof, AWD, or the expense of 21” tire replacements. I’ll wait for the estate of the 1st owner to take the depreciation hit on a low-mile example, and be a used buyer.

I hope this sells well and are available used once I need to replace my current truck. I don't "need" an SUV but I do need a car that's not so low.

Nice car,I bet the hump has wiring running under it??. But 50 grand, ?

I see that enormous Nebraska Furniture Mart in the background.

Saw one in Napa yesterday. It’s a looker.

AS usual these guys do a great job reviewing a car!! love this Toyo

There are only TWELVE hours on a clock NOT 15

I like it except for the high cost. My neighbor got a great deal on a Toyota RAV4 Prime for $42k.

Waiting for 100k Camry in a few years!😂

There’s a hump in the middle rear seat because the car is so low. I’m surprised they managed to put a flush load floor in the rear.

Such a nice looking car. Put a 300+ hp and regular trans and I might be interested.

Ok, I've now driven the Crown Signia limited 3 times. It is not on scale with Lexus Luxury. Noisy engine on moderate acceleration, cheap looking piano black trim. Seats are the best part of the car, some of the most comfortable I've ever sat in. Overall a good car but not at 50000+ We left without buying.

“Not a car for enthusiasts.” Tommy, it is a Toyota hybrid. “Wouldn’t take it off road.” Tommy, it is a Toyota hybrid.

Plenty of room for golf clubs and antiquing.

Problem is Toyota money ain’t so cheap. Hasn’t been for years.

It’s for families. Parents that want reliability, luxury and size (but don’t need three rows for whatever reason) at a fair price.

Did the departure of the Venda really leave a gap if no one bought it?

As I watched, it seemed between the two crown models both make Genesis irrelevant. You get the content, but with the quality. When the genesis engine or electronics fail early, this will still be going. When you’re 50 or older on a long stretch of vacant hwy, quality and longevity become king.

I love the whole vibe... it just needs to be a SUV instead of a stationwagon... I went ahead and bought the Venza because this crown is a wagon and not a SUV

Would it kill them to put foot rests on those rear seats? Why don't we see that more like the Kia ev9

Our 2023 Lexus NX 350 H is registered as a wagon according to the DMV. So yah, another Lexus wagon!

Is it rated for towing?

I absolutely love the color, I would love to see more vehicles with bronze. I feel like it'd be an awesome fit for a lot of trucks and more rugged SUVs.

This should have been Toyotas first full ev, not that Bz4r thing. The Name, and look would have been perfect

Digital rearview mirror?

This could had been the next gen after the first-generation VENZA. Strangely enough, the rear windows are usually tinted.

Exactly the kind of car Toyota should be making. This & VENZA are the most premium cars offered by Toyota with great styling. It was about time Toyota woke up from slumber

It’s a Toyota for Lexus money. I like the look better than the standard Crown. The Camry is a far better value - specs say it has more interior space, gets far better economy, and likely will be more reliable due to the drivetrain.

Does the sunroof open? That design is interesting.

The headlights are so small that it needs secondary headlights.

I think in some ways, the Crown is similar in its place in the Toyota/Lexus-verse the way the 5th gen 4Runner is to its GX460/LC Prada cousins. The 4Runner is made in the same factory, uses common parts and driveline (it’s 4L is still used in the LC 300 in the Middle East) and gets the benefits of a great build quality and reliability. You get a discount for not having all of the luxury or tech items. The crown is kind of like that to its Lexus soft roader cousins. It’s a little less luxurious and a lot better looking. In Japan, the Crown badge is popular with businessmen and civil servants who want Lexus comfort but want to fly under the radar…. While $50k is high, I think that this may be a deal for the next owner… you don’t pay the Lexus premium but get a good looking luxury car. I always look for an imbalance in the market and this looks to be the next one. It’s the reason I picked up a 4Runner recently and how I got my Acura TSX Sportwagon for less than a comparable CRV

Less features than the venza for way more $$? No thanks. And the front end looks like Sid from ice age.

$50k and not even tinted windows?

Surprised the CX-50 wasnt mentioned when comparing others cars to this ..

Isn’t there a delay on this ?

Outrageous price. A $25,000 car.. all day long.

21 inch wheels? What’s the point? I really mean that. Why are wheels getting bigger and bigger almost every year? How much will those tires cost to replace?

I think you mean “A Toyota for Lexus Money”… have you seen Toyota prices at car lots recently?

No HUD in USDM. Venza has it, big omission.

Now that my kids are getting older I can't help but think it's time to swap out the minivan

unpopular take, this is so close to the RZ300e, but a hybrid instead of a 266range EV. very similar dimensions (height, width, wheelbase) and close in price

I have heard that Hyundai/Kia are not as reliable as they once were. I had a 2007 Hyundai Sonata for 17 years and it was by far the most reliable vehicle that I have ever owned. I worked in the automotive industry for 45 years and have seen a lot. They are still a damn sight better than the domestics.

If you watch All these Internet car shows , they All started to hammer the in “ the new Higher prices “.. not to bad , comes with a lot of, good deal considering “.. to lay the ground for this .. The war between “ dealers/ manufacturers and customers-was always who would break first - Toyota super high prices are a reflection of the Buying public losing .. Wars over , just as these guys list spec and are Not critical to the product ..

The Prius grew up. They grow up so fast 😢

Selling like hotcakes, best in class

Tiny volume knob similar to the Camry which is a joke and a wonder if a radio/volum control is on the steering wheel sine the Camry is missing this as well.

Lost me at 44

When Toyota flies you to do a car review what class airline tickets do they give you? Toyota paid for both of you to fly? Where in Texas? Do they give you a per diem for hotels and food? Don’t take my questions wrong. I realize they do it for other automotive journalists as well. Asking for a friend.

You can get a base RX for about the same price as Crown Signia. This is a car for people who love Toyotas and don’t care about status. its not particularly attractive. I think ultimately this is the new Avalon. For older people, nice easy/exit and it will last a long time.

Mission to Earth Moonswatch :)

That's rose gold. Bronze my a$$😂

A CVT?

I have been waiting for two years for this vehicle but three key negatives: 1. Price is $8k more than I expected; 2. Glass roof is bad and dangerous; 3. One lens per side very low headlights is an insanely bad design. Basic model has steel roof, but I want the better interior.

Keep jacking the price up every year until no one is buying......

It's a Honda Crosstour

Not a great deal in Canada, a Lexus NX is on par. Toyota shouldn't have dropped the Venza.

I don’t know why you need a hump? Ummm probably sold with other powertrains in different markets!?!

Tommy should get this for his first wife

It is Lexus money for Toyota!

Overpriced.. $50,000 plus.. are u crazy.. only the rich and wealthy or lease In 5 yrs it will be $15,000 and the battery will need replaced at $20,000

44,000 is a good entry price point. what world am I living in. makes a 30,000 dollar 50,000 mile used 4runner look like a bargain.

This is a Toyota for Lexus money...

Passport is what I think it shops against

Like the Venza (which I own) it’s an overpriced Toyota not “Lexus light”. $50K plus for a raised Toyota wagon with prop rods for the hood, a stupid looking non-opening sunroof and 1-hybrid engine choice is not acceptable. The Venza Limited is NOT Lexus like and this car isn’t as well. This car needs to be 5-10k less expensive.

It looks like a Camry suv to me

Is it made in Japan?

The XLE is the one to get if you are lucky enough to live in country where they are sold.

Genesis gv80 competitor?

243hp 🥱. 50k? Yikes 😱. Looks like a lifted Camry wagon 😂

At that price, I'll opt for the Genesis

Compare with V60

50k add up with everything and fee it will cost 60k.

This or Model Y LR? That is the question.

This vehicle is delayed and there won’t be many produced, so good luck!

How is this a budget Lexus ? Lexus NX starts at 40k …. 😂

It's the Volvo V60 of today's cars.

Just another example of why the industry is suffering.