The 2024 Toyota Crown has made its grand entrance, marking its second year since replacing the Avalon. Available in three distinct grades – XLE, Limited, and Platinum – this hybrid, all-wheel-drive vehicle impresses with its harmonious blend of comfort, design, and cutting-edge technology. For those who appreciate the plushness of a sedan combined with the versatility of a crossover, the Crown is certainly an option worth considering.
Detailed Offerings Across Grades
Here’s this year’s breakdown on the three grades:
XLE: Sporting a 2.5-liter Toyota Hybrid System, this grade is not shy of features, presenting all-wheel drive, selectable drive modes, 19-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, and a multimedia experience centered around a 12.3-inch touchscreen.
Limited: An augmentation of the XLE, it introduces multibeam LED headlights, a panoramic roof, leather-clad seats, an 11-speaker JBL® Premium audio system, and Front and Rear Parking Assist. It also presents an optional Advanced Technology package and a profusion of interior colors to choose from.
Platinum: Encompassing all features from its preceding grades and further elevating the experience with a Hybrid MAX powertrain, Adaptive Variable Suspension, an expanded six selectable drive modes, 21-inch alloy wheels, and optional bi-tone paint, among other enhancements.
Each model comes standard with Toyota’s novel Audio Multimedia System and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.
A Duo of Hybrid Systems
Two hybrid systems are showcased in Toyota’s electrified vehicle lineup via the Crown: the robust Hybrid MAX and the fourth-generation Toyota Hybrid System. The Hybrid MAX System, propelling the vehicle from 0-60 in a mere 5.7 seconds and achieving an EPA-estimated 30 MPG combined rating, melds a 2.4-liter turbo engine with front and rear electric motors.
On the other hand, the fourth-generation Toyota Hybrid System features a 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine and twin electric motors, emphasizing fuel economy and performance with unique valve timing technologies.
Transmission Varieties
Transmission options are notably distinct, including a direct shift six-speed automatic transmission reserved for the Platinum grade, assuring responsive acceleration and minimized shift drop, and an electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) for both XLE and Limited grades, ensuring optimal gear ratio and minimizing gear engagement loss.
Tailored Driving Dynamics
Selectable driving modes allow for personalized performance, with Hybrid MAX-equipped Platinum grade models offering an enriched selection, comprising SPORT+, COMFORT, and CUSTOM modes, each modifying different driving dynamics like steering response, passenger comfort, and personalized setting alterations.
Noteworthy All-Wheel-Drive Features
While the XLE and Limited grades feature Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, supplying rear-wheel power via an independent electric motor when required, the Platinum grade integrates Full-Time Electronic AWD, consistently and adjustably distributing power between front and rear wheels, thereby ensuring stability and lively acceleration.
Elevated Comfort and Handling
Committed to delivering assured handling and unparalleled comfort, the Toyota Crown incorporates lightweight, durable materials and a meticulously engineered suspension system. The Adaptive Variable Suspension in the Platinum grade automatically controls friction and damping force with variable oil pressure shock absorbers, offering mode-based tuning for a bespoke driving experience, and utilizing a slew of technologies to minimize vibrations and assure a serene ride.
Interior Luxuriousness and Technology
With an interior lavishly updated with soft-touch materials and warm steel-colored accents across all grades, each provides a distinct level of opulence and technological offerings, such as standard heated front seats and additional benefits like ventilated front seats and heated rear seats in the Limited and Platinum grades. Diverse charging and connectivity options are woven into the design for added convenience.
Tranquil Cabin Ambiance
The 2024 Toyota Crown has made pronounced efforts to mitigate cabin noise, including utilizing a robust TNGA-K platform to diminish vibration, strategic insulation material placement, and acoustic glass to ensure a tranquil environment conducive to conversation and enhanced audio enjoyment.
Technological Innovations for Enhanced Connectivity
All models of the Toyota Crown come equipped with the Toyota Audio Multimedia system, providing a variety of connectivity and convenience features, like Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, and an optional 12.3-inch touchscreen. A myriad of streaming and connectivity options are available, such as dual Bluetooth phone connectivity and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.
Expansive Connected Services
Connected Services, encompassing various safety and service connect trials, are available, offering capabilities like Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Health Reports, and Maintenance Alerts. The inclusion of Remote Connect and Digital Key options also afford enhanced vehicle access and control through a smartphone application.
A Wealth of Safety and Additional Features
Incorporating Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, the Crown promises a range of safety features, from Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection to Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Road Sign Assist, aiming to ensure a safe driving experience. Furthermore, it includes an array of convenience features like Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, with advanced parking and lane assists available in higher-end models.
Pricing for 2024 Toyota Crown
Toyota prices the XLE from $40,050, while the Limited starts at $45,650. Choose the Platinum and this model costs $53,070. Add $1,095 for the delivery charge.
Toyota Crown Takeaway
All in all, the 2024 Toyota Crown offers a combination of luxury, performance, and state-of-the-art technology in its different trim levels. It seamlessly bridges the gap between standard and luxury vehicles, providing many high-end features as standard while maintaining its overall affordability.
See Also — Toyota: Out With the Avalon, In With the Crown
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