The 2023 LA Auto Present is simply across the nook, and we are able to verify Toyota will likely be there with one thing new. Particularly, you will see an SUV model of the Crown on November 14. A brand new teaser picture on the high of this submit reveals the higher portion of the rear hatch, and we are able to verify that sure, it is a Toyota Crown. Revolutionary stuff, this.
Truly, we’ve a bit extra background to share on this forthcoming mannequin. A earlier teaser from Toyota dropped on October 24, exhibiting the decrease portion of the SUV’s bottom carrying an HEV AWD badge. That clearly references the hybrid powertrain, which needs to be the identical as what’s supplied on the Crown sedan offered within the States. To refresh your reminiscence, that is both a 2.5L four-cylinder or 2.4L turbo, each merged with two electrical motors. The turbo model generates 340 horsepower, whereas the mild-mannered 2.5 affords 38 miles of electric-only vary.
And lest we neglect, whereas only one Toyota Crown is at present offered within the US, Toyota affords a fleet of Crowns in Japan. The SUV debuting on the LA Auto Present needs to be the Crown Property, although do not let the title idiot you. Because the above pictures present, it is not a station wagon however an SUV with sharp strains and a flat roof. Truly, it does bear some resemblance to a standard station wagon, albeit one with some floor clearance. In any case, Toyota calls it an SUV, and so will we.
In fact, this all assumes the automobile coming to LA is, the truth is, the Crown Property revealed for Japan earlier this yr. The teaser picture reveals lights and a rear hatch similar to the gold Property, albeit with no rear window wiper. Curiously, the Crown Sport just lately revealed does have the wiper, however the liftgate design is totally completely different.
Will Toyota have any surprises in retailer for the Crown SUV offered within the States? Be part of us on November 16 for the official debut and get all of your questions answered.
