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After test driving one (2024 model), here is what I can say. Exterior looks better in person, is striking, and looks like nothing else on the market. That is a bonus for me. If you don’t like it then don’t buy it. Interior looks modern, fresh, restrained. I don’t like super flashy interiors so I like this one. Materials are very nice and feels better than it looks, the opposite of most vehicles. Gauge cluster is neat and can be customized to fit the user. Infotainment is boring and rather plain but works well and gets the job done. Climate controls is my favorite thing about the car. I do think it is missing a lot of things… Elegant ambient lighting Better trunk lighting 360 camera without the fancy wheels in the $3,600 package. It needs more real metal-door handles & other places Frameless mirror- maybe digital Better sound system Stronger HVAC- not a huge problem but could be better Physical home button when in CarPlay/auto 3 stage heated rear seats HUD (optional on limited) 4 way lumbar for driver and 2 pay for passenger Power trunk (optional on limited) Hood struts Amber turn signals Maybe a full size spare instead of a space saver Power tilt wheel (optional or standard on limited) More storage space Nicer key fob Less beeps and alarms (at least be able to permanently disable them) And MOST important for me, less subscriptions. Sure… you get some of it on the platinum, but I want those features without 21” wheels and 30 mpg- I want the 40. The Camry has a lot of these options but people who are looking at the crown will buy it over an XLE Camry because the Camry looks like a Camry- plain and boring. The crown looks distinctive. Edit- another pro to the Camry is the 5th gen hybrid system that improves engine noise and stays on electric more. That would be nice in the crown. Sorry for spelling errors- I am typing this on mobile.
A lot of people say an 'Interesting Design', but I think it is a 'Stunning Design'. And, the 2025 Camry Redesign does look somewhat like the Crown as well. When looking for a new Car the Crown will definitely be on my list of possible cars.
After driving Crown and being Avalon owner. I feel the only advantage is step in height. I don’t like how low Avalon is to the ground. I do feel the seats on Crown are better than Avalon but if you asked me to choose, I’d get 5th gen Avalon Limited over Crown sedan bc it has way more features for less. Also, Avalon handles better too. I don’t understand why Toyota removes features but increases the cost.
I’d personally go for the Camry rather than the crown with the standard engine because I think the 5th gen is more refined, less drony and is actually faster.
@@ibrahimabah3693 right, but you can’t compare the hybrid max system to the standard powertrain, you can only compare it to the 5th generation standard powertrain
@@mitchellshareratleast100su7 why are you saying that for?🧐 so the Camry stands no chance against the crown platinum that’s wut u r tryna say “won’t be a fair comparison”?
Why are you calling it Lexus for less ? A crown platinum costs 56K and Lexus ES costs the same. It does not make any sense to buy it than buying a Lexus ES
@@sentryion3106 a person who pays 50K for a dressed up Toyota Camry, can pay 56K for a Lexus for sure. More importantly paying 50K for a Toyota car (Crown) is ridiculous!!! Atleast the brand name Lexus carries some weight for that kind of money
@@user-qp2ex2ip6v I mean most Lexus are just dressed up Toyota so i don’t see the problem. The crown sedan is a niche car but it’s not completely unreasonable for people who wants a taller sedan
I drove it. It rides nicely and the higher step in height is welcome coming from Avalon but still locking some features to Platinum trim is dumb! Toyota, why force people to get hybrid max powertrain to get all tech features available? Dumb.
You can hear the CVT (or eCVT - really no difference) when there is casual acceleration. Unless going Platinum with the 6 speed automatic, nobody should pay $50,000+ for a vehicle with a CVT.
The question is why? Why a range topping hybrid pseudo crossover sedan priced like a Lexus. The Crown Insignia makes much more sense to me. Wagons tend to capture upscale buyers.
Im debating between 2022 turbo mazda cx5 and 2021 acura rdx A spec(little more pricey).. Which you think is best and would be cheaper to maintain over the next 4-6 years..
I don't understand what the market is for this car. Is it supposed to be a bigger camry that isn't really any bigger and gets worse fuel mileage? The interior looks exactly like the new camry. You can get a fully loaded camry with all the same features for almost 10k less.
Appreciate the review but checked this out to determine the difference between the nightshade and other models such as the limited that I have been considering. Not as clear as it could have been. Stating, "new on this 2025 crown" was unclear, because it has a limited badge. From Toyota's website limited and nightshade appear to be different models. Like the options on the limited but like the blacked-out nightshade version.
I have this exact car and spec - had it for a month - i love it but i can get over 35 mpg - commuting moslty highway - i do not drive crazy. i wonder why you got such higher mpg?
Historically, crown is a luxury brand in Japan before Lexus. Why pay way more now? As you see mechanically it is same as camry! I rather wait for next gen of Lexus ES!
Looks great, but they priced it far too high. I'm not paying that much for this when I can get a loaded Hyundai Palisade for a similar amount of money with way more space and amenities.
it needs a 360 CAMERA and it would been PERFECT! imo! why did they omit that... car is HUGE! and needs that CAMERA SYSTEM.. you can build the limited trim.... and add the advanced package... HUH TOYOTA!!!! WHAT THE F*CK?! lol the night shade can't even get the full options also we don't need 21 inches.... TIRES ARE PRICEY AF
"Lexus like Toyota" Toyota is the only brand where even if they make borderline decent interiors and exteriors, they are still compared to Lexus. Honda, VW, Hyundai already offer far better premium quality interior and exterior than any Lexus or Toyota.. Such cheap feeling cars made by Toyota..
I agree but I put on 200k without any issues. Just maintenance. Both my Sorento has issues before 100k and currently my sister brand new Tuson in the shop after 6 weeks. Covered under warranty but dang . Brand new smh
They don’t feel cheap, they look cheap. You can have all the fancy materials in a Mercedes but when you touch it it feels SUPER CHEAP. In contrast, our 2000 celica may look cheap inside but feels of high quality with very good plastic. Everything in the celica still works despite it being 24 years old, just because it is quality and feels well built.
Nope. It’s not any better It still looks ugly, the interior isn’t luxurious, it doesn’t have features the Avalon used to and it’s overpriced and dull to drive
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After test driving one (2024 model), here is what I can say.
Exterior looks better in person, is striking, and looks like nothing else on the market. That is a bonus for me. If you don’t like it then don’t buy it.
Interior looks modern, fresh, restrained. I don’t like super flashy interiors so I like this one. Materials are very nice and feels better than it looks, the opposite of most vehicles.
Gauge cluster is neat and can be customized to fit the user. Infotainment is boring and rather plain but works well and gets the job done.
Climate controls is my favorite thing about the car.
I do think it is missing a lot of things…
Elegant ambient lighting
Better trunk lighting
360 camera without the fancy wheels in the $3,600 package.
It needs more real metal-door handles & other places
Frameless mirror- maybe digital
Better sound system
Stronger HVAC- not a huge problem but could be better
Physical home button when in CarPlay/auto
3 stage heated rear seats
HUD (optional on limited)
4 way lumbar for driver and 2 pay for passenger
Power trunk (optional on limited)
Hood struts
Amber turn signals
Maybe a full size spare instead of a space saver
Power tilt wheel (optional or standard on limited)
More storage space
Nicer key fob
Less beeps and alarms (at least be able to permanently disable them)
And MOST important for me, less subscriptions.
Sure… you get some of it on the platinum, but I want those features without 21” wheels and 30 mpg- I want the 40.
The Camry has a lot of these options but people who are looking at the crown will buy it over an XLE Camry because the Camry looks like a Camry- plain and boring. The crown looks distinctive.
Edit- another pro to the Camry is the 5th gen hybrid system that improves engine noise and stays on electric more. That would be nice in the crown.
Sorry for spelling errors- I am typing this on mobile.
I wonder if they would put the 5th gen hybrid system in the Crown's mid cycle refresh if that happens next year.
Looks plain and boring.
It's a horrible looking car. Everything is subjective but damn 😖🫣
HUD on Crown is only available on 2025 platinum trim which contains hybrid max powertrain. So low MPG for tech packages. SMH, what is Toyota doing???
@@kellyaustin7487 Have you seen it in person? You have no right to complain if you have not.
I actually love the exterior of the Crown 😅. Standard ventilated front seats and heated rear seats is nice! Great video as always!
instead of Toyota logo there should b Crown 👑 Logo on it
Seems like Toyota is using the logo across the board now. Alphard, vellfire, and harrier also loose their famous emblems in the front.
That's a great idea. I might get a customized crown logo put on mine. Lol
@@markjones5757 I bought the Japanese crown logo for my limited. It looks so much better
It’s nice, I like the blue
You guys do a great job. Keep it up
Thank you! Will do!
I like a new Toyota sedan & I should buy this.
A lot of people say an 'Interesting Design', but I think it is a 'Stunning Design'. And, the 2025 Camry Redesign does look somewhat like the Crown as well. When looking for a new Car the Crown will definitely be on my list of possible cars.
After driving Crown and being Avalon owner. I feel the only advantage is step in height. I don’t like how low Avalon is to the ground. I do feel the seats on Crown are better than Avalon but if you asked me to choose, I’d get 5th gen Avalon Limited over Crown sedan bc it has way more features for less. Also, Avalon handles better too. I don’t understand why Toyota removes features but increases the cost.
Inflation.
Thank you for taking the sound levels with the meter. I purchased vehicles on how quiet they are because I drive 100,000 miles a year.
toyota's most beautiful car
Never liked Toyota anything till now, we got the Platinum Crown and love it.
I’d personally go for the Camry rather than the crown with the standard engine because I think the 5th gen is more refined, less drony and is actually faster.
You nailed it in a shame they don’t have it on the crown in GEN five
The 5th gen Camry isn’t faster than the hybrid max platinum trim on the crown
@@ibrahimabah3693 right, but you can’t compare the hybrid max system to the standard powertrain, you can only compare it to the 5th generation standard powertrain
@@mitchellshareratleast100su7 why are you saying that for?🧐 so the Camry stands no chance against the crown platinum that’s wut u r tryna say “won’t be a fair comparison”?
@@mitchellshareratleast100su7 As for as looks go, the crown exterior looks way better than the Camry. A Camry will always be a housewife's car. Lol
Excellent review!
I like your review!
that car is cool
Love your video car
Excellent video guys.
Why are you calling it Lexus for less ? A crown platinum costs 56K and Lexus ES costs the same. It does not make any sense to buy it than buying a Lexus ES
💯 exactly
Only difference is the higher step in height of Crown. Less features than fully optioned ES too.
The platinum does get the hybrid max engine. The normal hybrid version is a bit cheapie at 50k ish which is still cheaper than the es
@@sentryion3106 a person who pays 50K for a dressed up Toyota Camry, can pay 56K for a Lexus for sure.
More importantly paying 50K for a Toyota car (Crown) is ridiculous!!! Atleast the brand name Lexus carries some weight for that kind of money
@@user-qp2ex2ip6v I mean most Lexus are just dressed up Toyota so i don’t see the problem.
The crown sedan is a niche car but it’s not completely unreasonable for people who wants a taller sedan
Yes...because was built in Japan, that's why you are having that confy Lexus feeling .
how the drive experience compares to G. Highlander Max ?
Toyota crown platinum the only car that you want to be seen in.
I drove it. It rides nicely and the higher step in height is welcome coming from Avalon but still locking some features to Platinum trim is dumb! Toyota, why force people to get hybrid max powertrain to get all tech features available? Dumb.
I like the nightshade but why is it almost 4 k more than the limited trim?
Y’all should have bought this…….😂😂😂
You can hear the CVT (or eCVT - really no difference) when there is casual acceleration. Unless going Platinum with the 6 speed automatic, nobody should pay $50,000+ for a vehicle with a CVT.
Well people pay 60k for Lexus’s with CVT’s. I think the silence at low speed equals out the trashy drone.
The question is why? Why a range topping hybrid pseudo crossover sedan priced like a Lexus. The Crown Insignia makes much more sense to me. Wagons tend to capture upscale buyers.
Im debating between 2022 turbo mazda cx5 and 2021 acura rdx A spec(little more pricey).. Which you think is best and would be cheaper to maintain over the next 4-6 years..
I don't understand what the market is for this car. Is it supposed to be a bigger camry that isn't really any bigger and gets worse fuel mileage? The interior looks exactly like the new camry. You can get a fully loaded camry with all the same features for almost 10k less.
You don't understand the market? It's literally no other car riding around that looks like this car. It has a unique luxury look.
Price is OUCH!!!
I heard there’s a lot of wind noise around the windows seals for the front driver and passenger. Any comments.😊
Mine is super quiet.
Appreciate the review but checked this out to determine the difference between the nightshade and other models such as the limited that I have been considering. Not as clear as it could have been. Stating, "new on this 2025 crown" was unclear, because it has a limited badge. From Toyota's website limited and nightshade appear to be different models. Like the options on the limited but like the blacked-out nightshade version.
lexus = crown century is the top Toyota
I have this exact car and spec - had it for a month - i love it but i can get over 35 mpg - commuting moslty highway - i do not drive crazy. i wonder why you got such higher mpg?
Mine is the Platinum and on the eco setting it gets 45 mpg on the highway at 63 mph. EXELLENT!!
@@gleanerman2195 mine doesnt even come close
@@adddoc I do live in an area were it is flat so that does help, yesterday I had a ten mph tail wind, it was bumping 60 mpg.
Is there engine noise being pumped in through the speakers?
No
LOL my 2016 Kia Soul has rear heated seats.
I wish Toyota offered it as a hatchback with the rear glass opening.
55000$ for a Toyota Sedan nah uh
$49,000? Way too rich for my blood.
It did catch my attention but i must agree it lacks alot & overpriced...let the fish line hook another worm i rather purchase 2020 lexus es 350
And yet, no reliability report for this car yet. The Lexus es is 83 which isn't bad.
Why don't the crown come in a hatch back instead of a trunk Toyota get it together Toyota
People buy Toyotas for reliability and peace of mind not for great looks. Nice car though….
ThaT'S EXATLY WHY i GOT THE cROWN, LOVED THE LOOKS AND MADE IN jAPAN.
It doesn’t needs to be a Lexus likes it very good enough, Lexus is just the name to pay more 😂
2025 Toyota Crown Hybrid HEV Limited AWD Nightshade Special Edition Fastback Crossover Sedan!
what's going nang CZcams
This car is out of your car’s league so how do you date this car?
Historically, crown is a luxury brand in Japan before Lexus. Why pay way more now? As you see mechanically it is same as camry! I rather wait for next gen of Lexus ES!
Not liking the big Bass mouth grill😅
Looks great, but they priced it far too high. I'm not paying that much for this when I can get a loaded Hyundai Palisade for a similar amount of money with way more space and amenities.
it needs a 360 CAMERA and it would been PERFECT! imo! why did they omit that... car is HUGE! and needs that CAMERA SYSTEM.. you can build the limited trim.... and add the advanced package... HUH TOYOTA!!!! WHAT THE F*CK?! lol the night shade can't even get the full options also we don't need 21 inches.... TIRES ARE PRICEY AF
It does but only with the advanced package can you have it on the lower 2 trims. But it should be standard I agree.
Seats couldn't be uglier 😢
Deal breaker-roof does not open
"Lexus like Toyota"
Toyota is the only brand where even if they make borderline decent interiors and exteriors, they are still compared to Lexus.
Honda, VW, Hyundai already offer far better premium quality interior and exterior than any Lexus or Toyota..
Such cheap feeling cars made by Toyota..
I agree but I put on 200k without any issues. Just maintenance. Both my Sorento has issues before 100k and currently my sister brand new Tuson in the shop after 6 weeks. Covered under warranty but dang . Brand new smh
They don’t feel cheap, they look cheap.
You can have all the fancy materials in a Mercedes but when you touch it it feels SUPER CHEAP.
In contrast, our 2000 celica may look cheap inside but feels of high quality with very good plastic. Everything in the celica still works despite it being 24 years old, just because it is quality and feels well built.
And it’s also the only full size car left in the US and Canada
I think that this car is like an uglier version of the new Honda accord.
Nope. It’s not any better
It still looks ugly, the interior isn’t luxurious, it doesn’t have features the Avalon used to and it’s overpriced and dull to drive
What features is this missing/doesn't offer compared to the outgoing Avalon?
@@MattCC16Gamingpower tilt and telo wheel.
@@MattCC16Gaming 4 way lumbar, power tilt telescope wheel, HUD, sequential turn signals. And an opening sunroof
@@naveenthemachine a HUD and power adjustable steering column are on the Platinum trim.
@@MattCC16Gaming good to know. But the moonroof doesn’t open and no 4 way lumbar and no sequential turn signals
This car is so ugly. Seen a few on the road. (Not this trim) .
Looks even worse with two tone option
If you think it it’s ugly than don’t but it. Simple.
I can say that Ferrari’s are hideous.
@@Carfan678 I have the two-tone grey and black, it is awesome.
I seen it in person and i like it. Im thinking on getting this one or the crown signia