Toyota Crown

Toyota Crown is a full-size business class sedan, one of the oldest cars produced by Toyota. The history of the Crown has been going on since 1955 and since then 14 generations of this car have already changed. The location of this sedan in the Toyota line is located just above the Avalon and under the flagship of the Japanese company's passenger line - Toyota Century. Toyota Crown analogues and its competitors: Nissan Fuga, Cadillac CTS, Hyundai Grandeur, Buick LaCrosse and other European class E cars.

Toyota Crown engines are a wide range of a wide variety of installations. In the latest versions, this is mainly a V6 with a working volume of 2.5 liters, 3.0 liters, 3.5 liters, belonging to the GR family. At the same time, V8s of the UR series were also installed, with and without a compressor. On 2003 and older Crown models, the 1JZ and 2JZ inline-six engines were used. Simpler versions were equipped with a 2-liter 1G engine. In addition to all of the above, other engines, including diesel ones, were installed on the Toyota Crown.

Below are the main data and reviews of Toyota Crown engines, their technical specifications, problems and repairs, practical motor resource, tuning, compressor, what oil to pour, how often to change, how much to fill, and so on.

Toyota Crown Model:

8th generation, S130 (1987 - 1997):
Toyota Crown (105 hp) - 2.0 l.
Toyota Crown (140 hp) - 2.0 l.
Toyota Crown (150 hp) - 2.0 l.
Toyota Crown (160 hp) - 2.0 l.
Toyota Crown (170 hp) - 2.0 l.
Toyota Crown (200 HP) - 2.5 HP
Toyota Crown (190 hp) - 3.0 l.
Toyota Crown (200 hp) - 3.0 l.

Toyota Crown (260 HP) - 4.0 HP
Toyota Crown D (85 hp) - 2.0 l.
Toyota Crown D (73 hp) - 2.4 liters.
Toyota Crown D (85 hp) - 2.4 liters.
Toyota Crown D (94 hp) - 2.4 liters.
Toyota Crown D (97 hp) - 2.4 liters.
Toyota Crown D (100 hp) - 2.4 l.

9th generation, S140 (1991 - 1995):
Toyota Crown (135 hp) - 2.0 l.
Toyota Crown (180 HP) - 2.5 HP
Toyota Crown (230 hp) - 3.0 l.
Toyota Crown D (97 hp) - 2.4 liters.
Toyota Crown D (100 hp) - 2.4 l.

At the end of June, sales of the new 2018-2019 Toyota Crown sedan will start in the Japanese market. This is the fifteenth generation of the model, which saw the light, scary to think, back in 1955. The updated car with the S220 index will replace the 14th generation car (S210), which was produced for six years (2012-2018).

The base price of Toyota Crown 2018-2019 will be about 42 thousand dollars (2.6 million rubles), the upper cost bar will be set at about 65 thousand dollars (4 million rubles). The model will remain exclusively a product of domestic consumption, produced and sold only in its homeland - in Japan. The only export market where the new Crown may appear is China, but it is too early to talk about the prospects for localizing the assembly of the sedan there.

New platform and larger dimensions

The "fifteenth" Toyota Crown is built on a modern modular GA-L platform - one of the variations of the TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) architecture. Many Toyota / Lexus models, including the latest generations, have already switched to this “cart”. Having changed the base, the already large car has increased in size. True, the increase occurred only in length (+15 mm) and wheelbase (+70 mm), which amounted to 4910 and 2920 mm, respectively. The Japanese left the width the same (1800 mm), and completely reduced the height by 40 mm (up to 1455 mm).

Together with the correction of body dimensions, Toyota engineers lowered the center of gravity of the car by 15 mm, while achieving an almost perfect weight distribution along the axes. For example, in a modification with a “younger” hybrid system, the distribution is generally reference - 50:50, in the other two versions it is close to that - 52:48 (gasoline version) and 53:47 (senior hybrid).

body design

The appearance of the 15th generation Toyota Crown serial sedan was declassified back in October 2017, when the concept of the same name was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show. He, as expected, was an almost exact copy of the car that stood on the conveyor. The new Crown has seriously changed compared to its predecessor, gaining a more stylish and dynamic body shape with a coupe-like silhouette and bright exterior decor elements.

The front of the model received new headlights with LEDs and an original grille that cuts deep into the bumper. The latter acquired a more aggressive and aerodynamically perfect look, having acquired a pronounced splitter and developed side sections with miniature round foglights.

Photo Toyota Crown 2018-2019

Photo RS-version

The feed of the novelty is equipped with a compact trunk lid with a pointed spoiler edge, luxurious lamps with a complex pattern and a solid bumper with a powerful diffuser, on the sides of which round single or twin exhaust pipes stick out (depending on the version).

Stern sedan

In profile, the four-door, for all its solidity and respectability, now looks much more rapidly and recklessly. This perception is provided by a long hood, an elegant roof dome with a “shark fin” and an elongated rear window, an impressive, but not at all seeming overweight, feed. A distinctive feature of the new model will be the six-window layout of the side glazing with additional sections at the rear pillars.

Side view

Salon and equipment

The interior of the Toyota Crown, with all the abundance of innovations, has retained the classic configuration with a high central tunnel, comfortable first-row seats and spacious rear seats. However, the developers have thoroughly redrawn the console, according to the latest trends, placing two information screens on it at once. The upper one, sticking out above the panel, is responsible for multimedia and navigation, the lower trapezoidal shape is for the settings of the climate control system and seats. The instrument cluster remained true to the traditional scheme - well-read, round dials on the sides and a small on-board computer display in the center. The armrest between the front seats, although it looks as massive as before, has actually become 30 mm lower, which is done for the convenience of the driver.

Interior

The richest configurations of the updated sedan will delight you with the widest choice of equipment and high-quality finishes. In the presence of leather upholstery (in the initial versions, only the top of the front panel is covered with leather), electric adjustment and ventilation of the front seats, a rear-view camera, the latest security systems, the ITS Connect system for communication with other vehicles and road infrastructure. On the second row, a separate remote control is built into the armrest to control the media system, climate and chairs. Landing at the rear, by the way, has not changed much, although the increase in the distance between the axles, it would seem, made it possible to free up additional legroom. But Toyota engineers felt that it was more expedient to increase the margin of space in front of the driver by moving the front wheels away from him.

Second row of seats

Remote control for rear passengers

Trunk

Specifications Toyota Crown 2018-2019

From the start of sales, the new Crown will be offered with three power plants, two of which are hybrid. The characteristics of the modifications are as follows:

• The basic petrol version is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo unit 8AR-FTS (245 hp, 350 Nm), 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive;
• The initial hybrid version is a 2.5-liter A25A-FXS engine (184 hp, 211 Nm) + a 143-horsepower electric motor (total power of the installation is 226 hp), an electromechanical variator, rear or all-wheel drive;
• Top hybrid version with Multi Stage Hybrid System - 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 (299 hp, 356 Nm) + 180 hp electric motor (tandem output 359 hp), transmission with 9 fixed gears (bundle from a 4-speed automatic transmission and a planetary variator), rear-wheel drive.

Toyota Crown engine

The suspension of the new generation car is spring - double-lever in front and multi-link in the rear. In the arsenal of new items there is a switch for driving modes with three presets - Normal, Sport and Sport +. The last setting option gives Crown a special driver character.

Photo Toyota Crown 2018-2019

Which is published by a popular Japanese concern. Interestingly, it first appeared in the 50s of the last century. However, in our time, in 2015, there is a Toyota Crown car. Only this is a new version. Just the same name. It should briefly talk about both the old versions and the new model.

A bit of history

Interestingly, the Toyota Crown was originally designed as a taxi. In the USA, for example, the car was used that way. However, after some time, the developers managed to make this car a representative of luxury sedans. Although it was assumed that the car would be popular only in Japan and other Asian countries. But still fame came. This model in its early years did not compete except with such machines as Celsior and Centur (also versions released by this concern).

Since 1964, the car has been exported to Europe. Many states of the continent have become the main markets for this machine. And in some countries, the model has even become very expensive and famous. True, not everyone was able to raise the required amount to purchase this model, so it was soon replaced by Toyota Cressida.

Toyota S110

This model began to appear in the early 80s. That's probably where you should start. So, this is a sedan that existed in two versions. They differed in engines - under the hood of some versions there were 2-liter MTs, while others could boast of AT engines of the same volume.

The AT engine produced 146 horsepower, was distinguished by a carburetor power system and a SOHC gas distribution mechanism. The suspension of the car is spring, independent, the brakes are disc, and the gearbox is automatic.

The MT version is similar, the difference lies in the gearbox. This model has "mechanics" installed. In general, the car turned out to be quite good - many made a choice in its favor.

S140

One of the most popular models is the Toyota Crown S140. She was first published in 1991. A rather large 4.8-meter sedan quickly became popular. It turned out to be quite spacious, and besides, its volume was pleasantly pleasing - 480 liters.

There were several modifications. The first is S140 2.0. The maximum speed of this version reached 185 km / h, the car accelerated to “hundreds” in 11.6 seconds. Engine power was 135 liters. With. Consumption for such a model is not small - 9.4 liters per 100 km. But then a diesel version appeared with a 2.4-liter 73-horsepower engine that accelerated the car to 100 km in 12 seconds, but consumed less fuel by 2.2 liters. It is logical to assume that this version has become more popular.

The most powerful engine "Toyota Crown" had in those years - a 3-liter 190-horsepower. The maximum speed of such an S140 was 220 km / h, and acceleration to “weave” took 8.5 seconds. But the consumption was also the largest - 12.6 liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers. And finally, the latest version, the fourth - a 180-horsepower 2.5-liter unit, the maximum speed of which was 195 km / h. Up to 100 km / h, the car accelerated in less than 10 seconds, and consumed 11.2 liters. In general, in our time you can find the S140 model, but not quite in good condition.

“Toyota Crown S200”

Another well-known model, however, it was produced much later than the previous one - from 2008 to 2012. There are a lot of kits. The first is a car with a 2.5-liter power unit, whose power is 203 liters. With. The engine is driven by an automatic transmission. And it's all-wheel drive. But there is a similar model with rear-wheel drive - with the same technical characteristics.

The next version is equipped with a 2.5-liter 215-horsepower engine. There is also a full and automatic transmission. Another version is with a 315-horsepower (!) 3.5-liter engine, which is also driven by an automatic transmission. And finally, the latest model. She has a 3.5-liter engine under the hood that produces 360 horsepower! The rear-wheel drive model has become one of the most bought, and it is not surprising, because the characteristics are quite impressive.

About equipment

"Toyota Crown" boasts good options for a Japanese car. So, what can you say about the new models? First of all, I would like to note the attention at which the height is adjustable. Plus, the cornering lights are also pleasing. There is also an automatic light control function and a diagnostic status line (by the way, in the electronic speedometer). There is even a speed projection on the windshield!

Still pleasing are such pleasant additions as separate climate control for passengers sitting in the back. There is also a refrigerator for drinks, and an air ionizer is built into the air conditioner. Also noteworthy is the CD-changer and tape recorder. By the way, separately designed for the rear passenger. There is a GPS-navigator, a high-quality color display (liquid crystal), control consoles equipped with a touchscreen. By the way, this function is duplicated for the rear passenger - it is built into the armrest. There is vibration cleaning of the side mirrors, and also heating. The developers also included in the package electric steering wheel adjustment, seat belts, and all the seats were endowed with memory. It is not surprising that the Toyota Crown gets very good reviews.

Dynamics

I must say that the four-liter 1UZ-FE, as well as the three-liter 2JZ, perfectly pull all the energy support of the equipment listed above. Thus, it turns out to provide excellent dynamics of the model. And under absolutely any load.

The Toyota Crown, whose photos show a very attractive car, has an aerodynamic appearance. Manufacturers have tried to give the model a good design. But if you look closely, you can see a huge amount of details that were adopted from the Lexus. It is interesting that the platform is made by analogy with the Lexus LS. Although formally, the company's specialists presented it as completely new.

luxury sedan project

Just a couple of years ago, a joint venture known as FAW-Toyota announced that production had already begun on a luxury sedan, which they decided to call the Crown Majesta. The light began to produce models with both right and left hand drive.

It was decided to lengthen the body a little so that there is more space inside. This played into the hands of passengers who will feel quite comfortable in the car.

Interestingly, less technical cars were produced for the Chinese market. Salon "Toyota Crown" has a good one, no doubt. Comfortable, well designed, with conveniently located appliances. But in technical terms, the version for China has deteriorated. Manufacturers decided to abandon the V8 engine, as well as hybrid versions. The developers decided that they needed to be replaced with simpler petrol V6 units. Their power is also not bad - 193 hp. With. Also in the series appeared a two-liter turbocharged engine with a capacity of 180 hp. With. This unit became known as the D-4ST. The Toyota Crown has good characteristics, but not high-speed ones - more for lovers of a calm ride, although the car is economical. It needs to be refueled not with the expensive ones that supercars from Mercedes-Benz or BMW like to “eat”, but with the 92nd.

Specialists focused on engines because they wanted to increase efficiency and reduce the cost of the model. Crown is not a cheap car, and it has brilliant competitors. This is both the Audi A6L and the BMW 5. Four million rubles is the approximate price of this car in Asian countries. And for the money you can buy a model of the above. Because the experts made the right decision. Perhaps this will increase the demand for the model.

About cost

Now a few words about the cost. Toyota Crown, whose photo shows a car with a truly Japanese design, can be bought both new and second hand. True, it is logical to buy only the latest models from the salon, since most have already ceased to produce. So, take, for example, a 2005 Toyota. A little more than half a million rubles is worth this car in good condition with a mileage of about 140 thousand kilometers. With a 3-liter engine producing 256 hp. with., with automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive, two spoilers, leather interior, electronic steering wheel and seat, VSC, AFS, TRC, ABS systems, good speakers and a reversing camera. In general, a good package. And half a million - the price is not too high. So if there is a desire and love for Toyota cars, you can make a choice in their favor.

The Toyota Crown is a full-size luxury sedan from Toyota.
Only the driver of the American Lincoln Town Car, accustomed to comfort and luxury, can appreciate the true value of the Crown for Japan. The same concept was laid down by developers in all generations of Toyota Crown sedans, starting from the first days of production of this model.

History of creation

Toyota Crown is the oldest car among Toyota sedans. Mass production of Crown cars began in 1955, and just three years later, the Japanese automaker began exporting these cars to the United States.

Initially, the sedan was designed as a car intended for use in the domestic taxi service. However, by the time mass production was launched, it was decided to produce a sedan in two different configurations. The Crown label was assigned to the car for personal use. The second variety - Toyota Master - was designed to work in a taxi and had slight external differences. For example, at the Crown, the tailgate brackets were on the C-pillar, that is, the doors swung open in the opposite direction (which is why they were ironically called "suicide doors"). The Toyota Master had the same door design as most of today's cars.

In the United States, these cars were supplied from the 50th to the 71st year of the XX century. On the European continent (to Belgium, Holland, England, Finland), the export of Toyota Crown began in 1964.

The evolution of Toyota Crown specifications

In order to objectively evaluate all the advantages of this spacious sedan, which distinguish it favorably from similar cars of other brands, one should study in more detail the entire chronology of its evolution. It is curious to observe how in each subsequent series, of which there are already 14 by today, the most advanced technical innovations of the corresponding time were applied.

The very first modification of the Crown (I generation) did not stand out in terms of technical characteristics. It was a classic rear-wheel drive sedan with a 1.5-liter 60-horsepower engine and a 3-speed manual transmission. The car was produced in sedan and station wagon form factors (Toyopet Masterline), with a 3- or 6-seater saloon.

The second-generation Toyota featured a stylish design inspired by the exterior of the 1960 Ford Falcon. For the first time, the car was equipped with a proprietary 2-speed Toyoglide gearbox. Gone are the 4-door utility body and the Masterline label. In 1965, in order to increase the speed characteristics of the machine, a 6-cylinder in-line engine of the M series with a volume of 2 liters was installed as a power unit.

Also began mass production of the Crown Eight variety with a reinforced V8 engine. In this model, power windows, a central electric lock, a speed control system and a 3-speed automatic transmission appeared for the first time.

The appearance of the 1967 sedan has changed quite a bit, but technically the car has been significantly improved. The main technological breakthrough can be considered a 2.3-liter engine. In the same series, a modification of the station wagon class was presented - with additional seats and movable glass in the luggage compartment door.

A striking representative of the third generation (series S60, 1971) is the Super Saloon model. In general, Saloon is a whole line of trim levels, in the name of which, depending on the class of the car, only the first word changes. For example, the most respectable modification of the Toyota Crown was called the Royal Saloon.

The 4th generation model received a popular nickname among Japanese motorists "kujira", which means "white whale". The functionality of the car was replenished with an electric drive for the luggage compartment hood, which was opened by reverse rotation of the ignition key, and such a specific feature as a personal radio tuning key for rear seat passengers.

In the 5th generation in 1974, an electronically controlled fuel injection mechanism was introduced for the first time. The dimensions of the car were also expanded - the length was 4.7 m. The frame performed the function of the supporting element of the body. In terms of design, the models of this series were very reminiscent of products from the American automotive industry. In those days, it was American engineering and style concepts that were considered reference. In the export version, the Toyota Crown of the S80 line was equipped with a 3-speed automatic transmission or a 4-speed manual transmission. In the domestic Japanese car market, a model was also sold with a 5-speed manual.

The production of machines of the sixth generation was launched in 1979. This is the last series in which a coupe model was introduced. Two-door Celica sports cars were mainly intended for young car enthusiasts, while two-door Crowns were in demand among the older generation. The interior of the body was upholstered in genuine leather. Not without the next pleasant options that increase the comfort of the car: climate control, a glazed sunroof, a car radio and a miniature refrigerator connected to a separate compressor.

In models of the seventh Crown line, the mass production of which began in 1983, the set of additional functions was significantly expanded. For example, in the Royal Saloon modification, the climate control system was divided into two zones: driver and passenger. Also added is an independent audio system for rear passengers, the option of automatic on / off headlights, etc. The Super Saloon 3.0 was the first to feature a 5-speed automatic transmission. Toyota Crown cars of the seventh generation with a diesel engine quickly gained popularity among taxi drivers in Hong Kong and Singapore.

The S130 series is the eighth generation. Its distinctive feature can be considered a huge variety of modifications, since this machine was produced both in luxury versions and in rather modest configurations - for use as a reliable "workhorse". Moreover, models were produced with different body types: station wagon, hardtop and sedan. The first is the Crown Wagon, one of the largest Toyota station wagons: it is difficult to find something more suitable for multi-purpose use than a symbiosis of a commercial and passenger car.

The eighth generation gained such popularity that even after the start of production in 1991 of the ninth generation hardtop (S140), the sedan and wagon of the S130 series, having undergone a restyling procedure, were produced for several more years (sedan - until 1995, station wagon - until 1999).

In the ninth generation, cars were made in two varieties - Hardtop and Majesta. These models share the same features as the previously developed export version of the Lexus LS, in particular the V8 engine.

In the tenth generation models, which began to be produced in 1995, Japanese engineers decided to abandon the design based on the carrier frame, which has become classic for this class of machines.

The eleventh generation of Toyota Crown is different in that the design of the body took into account the current trends of our time: the “immense” hood of the car was significantly shortened while maintaining the same dimensions as the previous generation. This was done to expand the space and improve comfort inside the cabin. The most outstanding modification in the lineup of this generation is the Toyota Athlete V, equipped with a heavy-duty branded 1JZ-GTE turbocharged engine.

Even before the start of production of 11th generation cars, Toyota fans had accumulated a wide range of claims against the manufacturer, and not even a technical one, but rather an ideological one. The automaker was accused of excessive conservatism, which sooner or later degrades to "ordinary and gray." Therefore, when designing the 12th generation model line, the developers rejected the classical principles and their own long-term traditions. As a result, a prototype was created, which became the basis of a new series, which was called Zero Crown, which literally means "Crown from scratch".

A new concept was approved: "Not only functionality, but also style." At the same time, both canons should not contradict each other, but harmoniously combine. A fundamentally new chassis was designed, capable of carrying a larger body. In terms of interior capacity, the updated Crown surpassed even the Mercedes-Benz E-class and BMW 5-series. The wheelbase and the length of both axles have expanded, and the load on them has been dispersed so that the best maneuverability is achieved.

Motors have undergone no less revolutionary changes - in-line 6-cylinder engines, which were previously equipped with Toyota luxury cars, have sunk into oblivion. Instead, new engines of the GR series appeared, first installed in 2003 on cars for the domestic Japanese car market. These are 6-cylinder V-shaped 2.5-, 3- and 3.5-liter engines with a capacity of 215, 256 and 315 hp, respectively. With. It was from this generation that all Crown modifications, even in minimal configurations, began to be equipped with VSC and TRC intelligent security systems.

The developers, inspired by the tremendous success of the previous generation sedan, decided not to change the well-chosen proportions when creating the 13th model range, but only to slightly adjust the design. As for the interior, compared to the previous generation, where the main focus was on fine-tuning the suspension to increase dynamic and agile performance, the concept of the updated Crown was to return to the classic principles of comfort and respectability inherent in premium cars.

It is for these reasons that the 2008 Crown lineup lacks relatively inexpensive Royal Extra modifications. From now on, only luxurious models of Royal Saloon and Athlete are produced. For the first time, cars began to be equipped with a 3D satellite navigator, combined with the built-in G-BOOK geolocation system. This intelligent system can calculate the trajectory of turns on the map and independently shift gears in the automatic transmission, helping the driver to increase or decrease speed. Among other innovative gadgets, one can also highlight a night vision device that can recognize people crossing the highway.

In 2012, the mass production of the S210 series sedans began. This is the 14th, today the latest generation of Crown. On-board systems are controlled using a multifunctional touch screen. Most of the latest generation cars are equipped with a modern 2.5-liter V6 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The most powerful model of the series - Athlete - is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine and an 8-speed "automatic".

Curious facts about the Toyota Crown

The label "crown" was often used in the names of other products of the Japanese automaker, since this word is considered in the corporation as a kind of symbol of success. Crown in English means "crown", and, for example, Corolla is a "miniature crown" in Latin. The name of another famous model series - Camry - is a phonetic sound of the Japanese word "kanmuri", also meaning crown. The automaker also produced cars with the Corona label, which is also equivalent to the English “crown” and the Russian “crown”.

Luxury sedans are the closest competition for Japan's leading automakers. Each automaker strives to produce its own models that can compete with the Toyota Crown in the domestic market. This competition, in addition to purely image considerations, also has a completely utilitarian goal: luxury sedans are always in great demand from government agencies that buy them as vehicles for government leaders, police, etc.

For example, Nissan produces a whole line of similar cars under the labels Cedric, Gloria, Fuga. Honda releases the Legends model, which is known far beyond the borders of the country. Mitsubishi has a Debonair model, Mazda has a 929 series