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2025 Toyota Crown- What's New for 2025
Full Review at www.DriveChicago.com
2025 Toyota Crown
Keeping the full-size sedan segment alive
The Crown name returned to the US in 2022 as an all-new sedan that filled the void left by the long-running Avalon. The current Crown has an innovative look with bold styling, an elevated ride height and exclusive hybrid powertrain.
For 2025 it is available in four grades known as XLE, Limited, Nightshade (new) and Platinum... all coming standard with AWD. The Crown is available with the choice of either the Hybrid MAX or standard Toyota Hybrid System. The standard system pairs front and rear electric motors with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine to deliver a combined 236 horsepower. The Hybrid MAX utilizes a turbocharged 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and two electric motors with a combined 340 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.
2025 models are already arriving at dealers with the only change being the new Nightshade grade. 2025 model prices start at $41,440 for the XLE and top out at a starting price of $54,990 for the Platinum. Competition is limited as the Crown sits in a unique segment. The most logical competitors include the Acura TLX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Subaru Legacy, and Lexus ES. Many of its initial full-size competitors such as the Nissan Maxima, Volkswagen Arteon, Dodge Charger, and Chrysler 300 have all faced the chopping block this year.
The latest trim to join the Crown lineup is all aesthetic. Featuring new dark badging, black handles, and 21-inch 10-spoke wheels with matte-black finish, the Nightshade edition is sure to turn heads. Built off the Limited grade, it adds a bold and striking contrast to the lineup. Nightshade models are available in two colors, either Storm Cloud or Black.
The Toyota Crown sits in a class of its own now with its larger size, elevated height, and hybrid-only powertrains. It's a unique offering that offers a nice alternative to the long list of crossovers. With a modern design, respectable power, and refined ride quality it is a great alternative to higher priced luxury models. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, for the right buyer this is a solid option from Toyota.
First Impression Summary:
Test Vehicle: 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade
Exterior Color: Storm Cloud
Interior Color: Black Leather
Options: Illuminated Door Sills ($345), Side Puddle Lamps ($165), Carpet Mat Package ($189), Mudguards ($155), Dash Cam ($375)
MSRP as tested: $51,158 (With Delivery/Destination)
Pros: Hybrid Powertrain, Turbocharged power, Refined Ride Quality, Standard AWD, Intuitive Technology
Cons: Average Fuel Economy, Average Cargo Room, Quirky Electronic Gear Selector
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  • @anthonyoceans8105
    @anthonyoceans8105 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love a nice wagon, looks the biz!!

  • @seendybabe8255
    @seendybabe8255 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What year of the xc60 ?.

  • @laurosilva9964
    @laurosilva9964 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ESSA COISA VERMELHA NA FRENTE FICOU UMA BOSTA

  • @jul5385
    @jul5385 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Everything looks good except the infotainment system. The screen bezel is ridiculous.

  • @BoomerLicks
    @BoomerLicks หลายเดือนก่อน

    Front red stripe is gay

  • @luisromerot1852
    @luisromerot1852 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hope y'all liked my 2024 Dodge SRT 392. Thank u God and blessings to all

  • @Tarken10
    @Tarken10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maybe viewers should be able to watch you actually drive the vehicle you review in a video you title "2025 Subaru Forester - First Drive."

  • @Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer
    @Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer หลายเดือนก่อน

    The 2023 autobahn black trim remains the top dog in my book

  • @j.wagner8639
    @j.wagner8639 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm done with this engine. It's a painful to keep after 40k miles. This thing is nice, but the mpg it's not good and that multimedia stuff is a big no-go for me

    • @jul5385
      @jul5385 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What's wrong with the engine?

    • @j.wagner8639
      @j.wagner8639 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @jul5385 carbon build up after 40k miles. ..bc the direct fuel injection. And then, lots of electrical gremlins

    • @jul5385
      @jul5385 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ does the warranty cover electric issues? Have you encountered water pump problems?

  • @adamantonczenko1435
    @adamantonczenko1435 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @TheRasta4ri
    @TheRasta4ri หลายเดือนก่อน

    392 cubic inches equals 6.4 liters

  • @molarjock
    @molarjock หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 2019 GLI with manual transmission. It is fun to drive, but I get a disappointing 23.7 mpg for city driving. And that is driving like an old man, which I am.

  • @ortopedistasincero
    @ortopedistasincero หลายเดือนก่อน

    Top

  • @AngeliqueASMR
    @AngeliqueASMR หลายเดือนก่อน

    They need to bring the 392 to Australia, would be such a big hit. Enjoy your v8 😊

  • @ryoandri6752
    @ryoandri6752 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool car.

  • @Life2race
    @Life2race หลายเดือนก่อน

    It needs more power

  • @ЯрославПавлюк-ч8с
    @ЯрославПавлюк-ч8с หลายเดือนก่อน

    Класний автоммобіль

  • @kevinbreese5739
    @kevinbreese5739 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 2023 G70 3.3T AWD Sport Prestige. It's really an absolute pleasure to own and drive, and a fantastic bang for the buck. Also, want to point out that this car is FAST (Relatively speaking of course...I also have an 825hp mustang in the garage). The only reason it isn't even quicker from 0-60, is just like Lexus they nerf the launch because it's incredibly hard on a car and they have a warranty to worry about. So there's a bit of a delay. But once it kicks in you're flying.

  • @user-openpilot-frogpilot
    @user-openpilot-frogpilot 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Get. A comma 3 x

  • @brianog5267
    @brianog5267 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just got my Cadillac ct5…. Didn’t even realize what super cruise was…..pretty amazing….homerun…wow is all I can say… on the verge of complete autonomous driving

  • @bubbabarrett4581
    @bubbabarrett4581 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My heart fell when he said 5.7 😂 Picking up this exact whip tomorrow

  • @lasedsubstances439
    @lasedsubstances439 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i love mine it’s a great suv

  • @Keep_Score
    @Keep_Score 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s a 6.4 liter 392 on the side come on man

  • @IAMDC322
    @IAMDC322 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🔥

  • @kellyaustin7487
    @kellyaustin7487 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Top trim level starts at $35k and this one grew $7k to $42k geez 😖🫣 Nice review however!

  • @eugeniaruggiero5451
    @eugeniaruggiero5451 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just leased a Kona SEL AWD in the mirage green w/light grey interior. Just love this vehicle!

  • @philliprumans753
    @philliprumans753 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The grey bluish tint in this video which I like with the tan leather

  • @CarsofGlasgow
    @CarsofGlasgow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, love the LC! I just uploaded a lc video yesterday funnily enough.

  • @DatzTragicNewPatek
    @DatzTragicNewPatek 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Seems like you guys put a lot of effort into the video, but you gotta work on your thumbnails. No one is gonna click on a video with a blurry thumbnail. It looks low effort

  • @toddpower4674
    @toddpower4674 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got same car and it's awesome.

  • @arctictruck10
    @arctictruck10 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The automatic Transmission that's coming out though is going to be 🔥

  • @ShoobiKenoobi
    @ShoobiKenoobi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got this exact car one month ago. Love it!

  • @timw2083
    @timw2083 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pretty good car in the class. I had it's cousin, the Stinger GT1

  • @prasetyawantriananda
    @prasetyawantriananda 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool this is my dream car.. Love from Indonesia🇮🇩

  • @KROCKRADIO1
    @KROCKRADIO1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long until it notifies u that u need to touch the wheel?

  • @JimmyCheng
    @JimmyCheng 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    best looking 4 door

  • @chrisarnold175
    @chrisarnold175 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didn't know the 24 came in code orange. Noice

  • @3joewj
    @3joewj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was considering this but i bought the acura integra type s...priced at 51,364...and just couldn't find a lexus close enough to test drive. Once i drove the acura...it felt sporty and planted. I liked it more and more...plus 50k seems so reasonable nowadays.

    • @Peanut-218
      @Peanut-218 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I test drove acura type-s and is500 F. Type s is so nice but is500 f, boy owww boy what a machine, planted, sporty and comfy.

    • @3joewj
      @3joewj 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @user-ys1pg6pc7r yea..68k though with any decent options. Fast. But Type s handles better from what a few reviews have said.

  • @ajamesc
    @ajamesc 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    N/A V8. Road presence. Lexus brand. It's understated. Reliable Daily Driver will a side of beef. It does need an exhaust, but the aftermarket world will fix that. You don't need to add a lot of aftermarket performance parts to make it better. It's that good.

    • @A_shvartz
      @A_shvartz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don’t think every car needs an exhaust

  • @jonboll2066
    @jonboll2066 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Probably around 78 grand. Over priced

    • @jasonhayman9521
      @jasonhayman9521 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      65k

    • @jonboll2066
      @jonboll2066 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @jasonhayman9521 yea I was over a bit.. most I see are 66 to 68 with options.. I was over 10g

    • @likunjian1850
      @likunjian1850 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Used market is low 60 or upper 50s, tremendous value

    • @jonboll2066
      @jonboll2066 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@likunjian1850 haha if you are a sucker

    • @LU_JUST
      @LU_JUST 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      70k after taxes. w/o = 66k

  • @nbooky
    @nbooky 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the quick to the point review.

  • @blaksunday9711
    @blaksunday9711 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @blaksunday9711
    @blaksunday9711 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @صديقالوقت-ظ4ق
    @صديقالوقت-ظ4ق 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just bought one yesterday 😅

    • @3joewj
      @3joewj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How is the handing as far as body roll?

  • @jenniferwatson1434
    @jenniferwatson1434 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video! thank you for the overview!

  • @sammyjammy6647
    @sammyjammy6647 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the hybridized version will have 326hp. not whatever you said. please double check the simple stuff before posting videos

  • @270125776
    @270125776 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That solar octane is beautiful

  • @شعبةالتسجيلوشؤونالطلبة
    @شعبةالتسجيلوشؤونالطلبة 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I LOVE I neeeed pacfici

  • @Jean-JacquesGAILLOT
    @Jean-JacquesGAILLOT 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Merci 😀

  • @brianiswrong
    @brianiswrong 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We just took delivery of the all electric n line s in ultimate red metallic here in the uk 🇬🇧 On the road price converted to dollars was $54'318😮 Seems you get the kona cheaper than we do.