2023 Toyota Crown: Swinging for the Fence
The Toyota Crown comes to America with a hybrid powertrain and impressive technology. We look at powertrain, trim levels, and more.
What’s New for the 2023 Toyota Crown?
The 2023 Toyota Crown is the first of its kind in the USA and arrives on our shores with three trim levels, two engines, and standard all-wheel drive regardless of which one you buy.
Toyota also includes its latest infotainment software, a slew of advanced driver aids, decent warranty coverage, and two years of complimentary maintenance. It’s also set up a bit taller than the average sedan with a higher view of the road.
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The Breakdown
Great fuel economy
Upright driving position
Comfortable ride
JBL sound system is only ok
Okay styling
Handling is a bit of a let down
A worthy Avalon successor
2023 Crown Specs
- 295 horsepower from base engine
- 260 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 3 available trims
- 15.2 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- 12.3-inch infotainment system
- Standard adaptive cruise control
2023 Toyota Crown Powertrain
Toyota offers a somewhat unusual mix of drivetrain components within the Crown lineup. The XLE and Limited trims use a 236 net horsepower four-cylinder engine and hybrid system. It sends power to all four wheels via a continuously variable transmission.
The Platinum trim gets a 340 net horsepower version of a similar hybrid engine but it’s paired with a traditional six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.
What we do know is that the smaller engine propels the car from a stop to 60 mph in about 7.6 seconds while the larger Platinum engine can do the same feat in just 5.7 seconds. That’s a serious improvement in terms of performance but don’t expect the Crown to ever be a sporting machine. It’s fully focused on providing a comfortable and quiet ride and it does that just fine.
2023 Toyota Crown Fuel Economy & MPG
The Crown is a surprisingly efficient vehicle considering its size and height. According to the EPA, it’ll get up to 42 mpg in the city and 41 on the highway. That’s far and away better than the vast majority of the competition in this price bracket. It even blows away its smaller sibling the Camry by some measure.
Interior, Comfort, & Cargo Space
This sedan has big shoes to fill formerly inhabited by the Avalon. That sedan was one of our favorites in 2021. Thankfully, it seems that Toyota is off to a good start. The interior of the Crown is designed with a focus on luxury and comfort, with high-quality materials and a modern design.
The seats are spacious and supportive, and the cabin is quiet and well-insulated. This sedan comes standard with a variety of features, including standard power-adjustable heated front seats, multiple USB charging points, and a wireless charging pad. A panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats are also on offer or standard depending on the trim level.
Crown Platinum buyers can look forward to the super cushioned ride available in it thanks to an adaptive suspension. The trunk holds just over 15 cubic feet worth of cargo and Toyota doesn’t disclose total cargo space with the rear seats folded but we can confirm that they do indeed fold nearly flat.
2023 Toyota Crown Entertainment & Tech
The 2023 Toyota Crown features a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system across the range with an available 11-speaker JBL sound system. The system is easy to use and navigate thanks to recent updates from Toyota. The sound quality from the stock unit is fine and the JBL upgrade isn’t dramatically better so we’d avoid paying extra just for it.
The infotainment system also includes a variety of features, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and an integrated navigation system. Overall, the infotainment system in the 2023 Toyota Crown is a great way to stay connected and entertained on the go. On top of that, Toyota includes a digital gauge cluster too with clear bright graphics and configurability.
Safety Features
While neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS has yet to release safety data on the Crown we do know a lot about its safety equipment. Every trim comes with forward collision mitigation, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and safe exit assist. Buyers can also add parking sensors and a surround-view camera system.
2023 Toyota Crown Trims & Pricing
XLE – $41,045
The base Crown comes with 19-inch wheels, LED headlights, power-adjustable front seats, cloth upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, a digital gauge cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a wireless charging pad, and six speakers. Safety equipment includes blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision mitigation.
Limited – $46,645
The Limited adds upgraded headlights, leather upholstery, a panoramic glass roof, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, 11 speakers, and parking sensors.
Platinum – $53,445
The top trim gets 21-inch wheels, paddle shifters, a surround-view camera system, adaptive suspension, and an automated parking assist program.
Warranties
Every 2023 Toyota Crown comes with the same warranty package. It includes three years or 36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage along with five years or 60,000 miles of powertrain coverage. Hybrid components are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles and all owners get two years or 25,000 miles of free maintenance.
What we think
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There’s little doubt that Toyota is swinging for the future and the fences with the Crown. It features a unique design, excellent fuel economy, and a luxury-first focus regarding on-road behavior. Those with an eye for the practical will likely love the Crown, but those looking for a sportier vechicle may want to look elsewhere.
The 2023 Toyota Crown is cheaper and better equipped than the Volkswagen Arteon, features far more advanced technology than the Chrysler 300, and makes the Nissan Maxima look like a gas guzzler. If you like the sound of that, we strongly suggest considering our article on new car incentives before you pull the trigger.
