2025 Toyota Crown Model Review

Toyota Crown Model Overview at Germain Toyota of Columbus

Toyota Crown

Key Features

  • Starting at $42,535 MSRP*
  • Standard hybrid drivetrain with 2.5-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder producing a total of 236 horsepower, or optional Hybrid MAX 2.4-Liter inline 4-Cylinder turbocharged Hybrid producing a total of 340 horsepower
  • 19-inch multi-spoke machined-finish two-tone alloy wheels with optional 21-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels
  • 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen
  • Toyota Safety Senseâ„¢ 3.0 (TSS 3.0)
  • Optional Advanced Park hands-free parking system
  • Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with full-charge indicator light
  • Optional 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier
Toyota Crown Exterior

About the Toyota Crown

The Toyota Crown might not be familiar to most Americans, but the nameplate has a long history stretching back decades in Japan. The Crown arrives in North America as a replacement for the Avalon, and it’s every bit as spacious as the car it replaces, but now features a much more luxurious interior, as well as a hybrid drivetrain that delivers both impressive fuel economy and serious performance numbers. Styling is a mix of sedan and SUV, with a taller body for an elevated driving position and good headroom, but with the ground clearance of a sedan, for more planted handling and a lower center of gravity. Its sophisticated hybrid powertrain combined with innovative technology found throughout the cabin makes the Toyota Crown an outstanding alternative to your typical hybrid vehicle.


What the Critics Say

Inside, the Crown’s cabin looks appropriately premium. Drivers who trade in their Avalon sedans are in for an upgrade, especially if they buy a Limited or Platinum model. The driving position is raised from a traditional sedan height to something akin to a compact SUV, which may make the Crown an attractive alternative to full-size sedans that still adhere to a more traditional formula.” — Car & Driver

The extra power is great, but the other chassis tweaks are even better. The Hybrid Max always operates in all-wheel-drive with at least 30% of torque going to the rear wheels all the time, with a maximum of 80% possible. The suspension gets thicker anti-roll bars and, in the case of the Platinum, adaptive shocks. The result is a car that’s actually fairly playful. It’s more neutral, with the rear end coming around with the curve, rather than being dragged ’round it. Body roll is reduced and the ride feels a little firmer, though as it’s adaptive, ride comfort is maintained.” — Autoblog


What’s New for 2025

You’ll notice a variety of exciting updates to the prestigious Toyota Crown for the 2025 model year. Most notable is the arrival of an all-new Nightshade trim level that prominently features darkened exterior accents. These models are offered exclusively in either Storm Cloud or Black exterior colors and include standard 21-inch matte black alloy wheels. Other updates include the addition of heated and ventilated seats along with a heated steering wheel as standard features on all trim levels. Finally, all Platinum grades receive a head-up display as standard for 2025.


Toyota Crown Features

Toyota Crown Advanced Park

Bold Styling

In replacing the Avalon, Toyota decided to introduce something different to the segment. The Crown isn’t quite like any of its competitors, and this is obvious from the first second you lay eyes on it. The styling is a mix of sedan and SUV, with touches like exterior LED light bars and two-tone paint options to accentuate the styling features that make the Crown unique. Available Quad-LED projector headlights and 21-inch alloy wheels complete the look. Its elevated ride height provides easy entry and exit along with a more confident driving position that offers greater visibility. Unmistakable from every angle, the Toyota Crown offers a truly unique look and a refreshing alternative to other models in its class.

Toyota Crown

Hybrid Performance

The Toyota Crown is available in four different trims with two different hybrid drivetrains. For XLE, Limited, and Nightshade trims, there is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated to three electric motors, making a combined total of 236 horsepower. Meanwhile, the Platinum trim has a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to an electric motor on the rear axle, good for 340 horsepower. All-wheel drive is standard with both drivetrains, but only the XLE and Limited have a dedicated EV mode. The XLE /Limited/Nightshade fuel economy is rated at 42 city, 41 highway, and 41 combined**. The Platinum gets 29 city, 32 highway, and 30 combined**. But only the Platinum can go from 0-60 in 5.7 seconds.

Toyota Crown Interior

Well-Equipped Interior

In the Toyota Crown, you can see an evolution of the Avalon’s interior, and the layout will feel familiar to anyone trading in. But it is also much more technology-forward. There is a fully digital 12.3-inch gauge cluster that’s joined together with a second 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, keeping everything close at hand for the driver. There is an available 11-speaker JBL Premium Audio system to go with this and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can be used wirelessly while your phone sits on the standard Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charger. Heated and ventilated seats are included as standard for maximum comfort while you also have the freedom to opt for heated outboard rear seats to keep everyone warm in chilly weather conditions.


Trims & Specs

Toyota Crown XLE

XLE

  • Starting at $42,535 MSRP*
  • Hybrid drivetrain with 2.5-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder producing a total of 236 horsepower
  • 19-in. multi-spoke machined-finish two-tone alloy wheels
  • Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto on/off
  • 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, six speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Autoâ„¢ compatible
  • Toyota Safety Senseâ„¢ 3.0 (TSS 3.0)
Toyota Crown Limited

Limited

  • Starting at $47,045 MSRP*
  • Available 21-in. 10-spoke dark metallic alloy wheels
  • Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers
  • Quad-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto on/off
  • Panoramic fixed-glass roof with power sunshade
  • Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with full-charge indicator light
Toyota Crown Nightshade

Nightshade

  • Starting at $49,860 MSRP*
  • Dark badging
  • 21-inch 10-spoke wheels with matte-black finish
  • Black mirror caps and exterior accents
  • Black outside door handles with front door touch-sensor lock/unlock feature
  • Overhead console with maplights and Safety Connect® button
Toyota Crown Platinum

Platinum

  • Starting at $56,085 MSRP*
  • Hybrid MAX 2.4-Liter inline 4-Cylinder turbocharged Hybrid with 340 horsepower
  • 21-in. 10-spoke machined-finish alloy wheels with black accents
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Direct Shift-6AT 6-speed automatic transmission
  • 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier

*Starting MSRP excludes manufacturer, distributor and dealer options, taxes, title and license and dealer fees and charges. Starting MSRP includes the Delivery, Processing and Handling of $1,095 for Cars (Corolla, Corolla HV, Corolla HB, GR Corolla, Camry, Camry HV, Prius, Prius Prime, Toyota Crown, Mirai, GR86, GR Supra), $1,350 for Entry SUV/Small SUV (Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross HV, RAV4, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Prime, bZ4X), $1,395 for Mid SUV/Van (4Runner, Venza, Highlander, Highlander HV, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander HV, Sienna, Land Cruiser, Toyota Crown Signia), $1,495 for Small Pickup (Tacoma), $1,850 for Large Pickup/Large SUV (Tundra, Tundra HV, Sequoia). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota’s charge for these services is called the “Delivery, Processing and Handling” and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota’s overall pricing structure and may be subject to change at any time. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling.) The Delivery, Processing and Handling in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX may vary. The published prices do not apply to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Dealer price will vary.

**EPA-estimated 42 city/41 highway/41 combined mpg rating for 2025 Toyota Crown XLE, Nightshade Edition and Limited; EPA-estimated 29 city/32 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2025 Toyota Crown Platinum. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.