What Is the 2024 Toyota Crown?
The Toyota Crown is a high-riding sedan that blends traditional passenger-car and SUV styling cues; it looks something like a cross between Toyota’s Camry sedan and Highlander SUV. There are three trims: XLE, Limited and Platinum, all with a hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive. The base powerplant is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors; total output is 236 horsepower, and its EPA-rated fuel economy is 41 mpg in a mix of city and highway driving. Toyota’s Hybrid Max powertrain is reserved for the Platinum trim; it combines a turbo 2.4-liter four-cylinder and dual electric motors for a total output of 340 hp. With this more potent engine, the Crown returns an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined.
Mainstream auto brands have all but abandoned large sedans of any type, but the Crown can be considered a more affordable alternative to cars like the Audi A6, Genesis G80 and Lexus ES.
What’s New on the 2024 Toyota Crown?
The Crown debuted for 2023 as a de facto replacement for the discontinued Avalon full-size sedan; it sees only modest changes for its sophomore year. Interior materials are slightly updated, and an Advanced Technology Package is available for the Limited trim.
What Features in the 2024 Toyota Crown Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Five USB ports
- Wireless device charging
- Dual-zone climate control
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Blind spot warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Adaptive cruise control
- Safe exit assist
- Rear-seat reminder
Available features include:
- Leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- 11-speaker JBL stereo
- Panoramic moonroof
- Front and rear parking sensors
- 360-degree camera system
- 21-inch alloy wheels
Should I Buy the 2024 Toyota Crown?
The Crown has a unique appeal — even if we’re not sure exactly what Toyota had in mind when it was creating this genre-bending sedan. While the quirky exterior styling won’t be to everyone’s taste, it certainly gives the Crown a look all its own. Fuel economy is excellent with the base powertrain and respectable with the optional turbo hybrid arrangement. Standard AWD is a plus, but problems arise in terms of the Crown’s surprisingly limited headroom, not to mention engine noise during acceleration. Still, if you want to stand out from the masses, the Crown could be worth a test drive.
