TOYOTA CROWN SEDAN
ENHANCES JAPAN'S TOP LUXURY LINEUP

Inside, the story is no different. In addition to the fluid interior surfaces and easy-to-use instrument panel, the Crown Sedan receives enhanced rear seat comfort levels featuring more rear leg and headroom, rear seats with greater slide functions, adjustable reading lights, cupholders, and a collapsible front passenger seat headrest for improved rear visibility.

VVT-i and 4-wheel double wishbone suspension improved

Powering the new Crown Sedan lineup is a revised selection of five engines ranging from the flagship 3.0 liter, straight six generating 220 ps/5600rpm to the 2.4 liter, in-line, 4-cylinder, turbo diesel producing 97ps/3800rpm. By employing the recently released Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i) technology, first seen on the Crown hardtop models, plus a new air intake cooling duct and a more efficient intake/exhaust manifold system, low to medium torque response has been boosted by around 10% across the range. With the VVT-i, optimum intake valve timing is achieved by continuously varying the air intake valve opening and closing times. In addition, the compression ratio has been raised and friction loss reduced, contributing to improved fuel economy. Furthermore, the higher rigidity of components contributes to reduced noise levels. The result is smoother and swifter acceleration and ample overtaking power reserves.

To create the superb handling and ride qualities as well as the low noise level expected from the Crown Sedan, Toyota has fitted a completely redesigned 4-wheel double wishbone suspension setup, and a newly developed vibration suppressing cabin featuring Vibration Isolated Progressively Silent (VIPS) technology.

For improved traction on the top grade models, the new Crown has fulltime 4WD with an electronically controlled center differential that distributes optimum torque between the front and rear drive wheels at ratios ranging from 30:70 to 50:50 (front:rear). Limits of adhesion are improved while maintaining that all important rear-wheel drive feeling so suited to luxury sedans.

ABS, dual airbags as standard equipment

Safety levels are the highest in their class. The Crown Sedan list of safety features is as long as it is impressive. Four-wheel ABS, dual SRS airbags, a more rigid chassis, headlights and tail-lights with improved light distribution, improved driver visibility and revised offset crash impact absorption.
Pretensioner front seatbelts are standard on all models, whereas full-time 4WD, TRC and GPS navigation are available on the higher grade variants.

Toyota has also endeavored to improve the Crown Sedan's environmental-friendliness. Apart from the fitting of the VVT-i, a new flex lock-up system on the 3.0 liter series helps to improve fuel consumption by a maximum of 18% which translates into a very respectable 9.4km/liter result.