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To be fair the Avalon touring and limited models cost as much as Lexus es did too. It's a comparison of previous gen vs current gen Toyota Lexus sedans.
I agree, finally they come up with something stylish. Toyota is quality but they have been lacking in style until now. Kia and Hyundai have been putting out some nice stylish cars and Toyota has some catching up to do. Crown is a good start.
Ikr, seriously, if I was at a dealership looking at this for 50 thou and saw that PROP ROD , I'd walk away thinking if they were to cheap on a car in this price range, to put some struts up there, WHAT ELSE did they cheap out on.
@@johnfranklin5277 If you don't need to open the hood there is no need for anything more than a prop rod. I would rather them spend money on the rest of the car than hold the hood up for when I never open it. This is not an engine you show off to people.
Avalon has too much old person stigma and they didn’t want to roll the dice on lifting and electrifying the Avalon and nobody buying it because it’s ‘still an Avalon’
Some are undoubtedly going to find the styling a bit controversial. I like it,particularly with the two-tone look. It's different and sporty,and I like cars that are unique and sporty
@@christhornycroft3686 There are innumerous vehicles available with soft suspension. Just stick with the non-sport version with smaller wheels. You can also look for air suspension which is almost always softer.
I recently purchased a 2022 Avalon Touring since they were being discontinued & I wasn't prepared to wait for the new unknown Crown. However, after this review I'm sort of glad that I snagged one of the final Avalon as I am not sold on the new Crown as it seems to be offering less features than my Avalon for a significantly higher price. A couple of features my Avalon has that are missing in all models of the Crown is the power drivers seat that automatically slides back while the power steering wheel retracts to allow for easier egress from the Avalon. Once you buckle up or start the Avalon, the drivers seat & steering wheel will automatically return to your previous settings. I know this might seem mundane, but it is one of the nicest features of the Avalon IMHO. I also really like the HUD display that is projected on the front windscreen. Granted, I might like the turbo-charged 4 in the new higher end Crown better than my 3.5L 6 cylinder in my Avalon for the added power, I don't know if the mileage estimates would be enough to convince me to want the new turbo 4 hybrid over my naturally aspirated Avalon 6 cylinder. I will reserve my final judgement of the new Crown until I can see one in person & drive it.
Smart choice. I wanted the Avalon touring too but I ended up going w the Camry XSE v6 instead. Felt it was a better deal and the Camry isn’t much less spacious than the Avalon The Avalon I agree is very controversial in the front end but I think somehow when you get the fancier led laser headlights it works with the grille
@@naveenthemachineno. It is actually super comfortable and Lexus level quiet inside- aside from the engine noise… but when the engine is off it is quieter than an ES, Cadillac c5, and many other premium sedans. Also, people so are older or have back pain will appreciate the height Of the vehicle and the seat design. I have rode in one and it is a wonderful car!
55k is well into lexus ES territory. Its also around the base price for a 5 Series, E Class or A6 to me thats a tough sell. It looks cool though and who am I kidding I can’t even afford any of these anyway 😅
Find an ES, or any premium sedan, with 340 HP and 400 pound feet of torque while getting 30 mpg city. Also, does the E class have the reliability or resale value of this?
Sofyan and I are always agreeing about car interiors. When I first saw the interior for this Crown I thought it looks bland for what's supposed to be a luxury car. Great review as always.
@@ResplendentRaider It's Toyota's flagship so it may not officially be their luxury model but it's supposed to be premium. The interior doesn't look premium enough.
54k for a sedan plus the 10k or 15k mark up from the dealership it’s insane. Maybe if they will get rid of all the dealerships and sell them straight from factory, it will be more affordable.
I just purchased a crown limited at MSRP ($45,550). But if I had gone to the dealership 10 miles west of me I would have had to pay $55,550 because they tacked on a $10,000 market adjustment, which is crazy.
this actually would've made a whole lot more sense if the rear was a liftback/hatch. Higher riding body without unnecessary increase in ground clearance is actually a genius idea (bc no one will ever take their soccer mom x-over offroading)
It’s not just off-roading. It would have been great to have slightly elevated ground clearance for snow, ice, and all the debris you run over on the roads these days. I’ve smashed in multiple sedan front ends with plastic containers, belted tires etc. And rode over the top of things that come up suddenly in my Subaru Outback.
It’s about time a full size sedan has come back. Not everyone wants a SUV, there nice but being a senior with arthritis getting up into those SUV’s is next to impossible. The top trim is a little pricey but a model in the low $40,000 range should do well. Thanks for showing us this vehicle. Have a good day and as always I enjoy your straight forward method.
My 73 year old prefers to climb into and out of the Lexus RX than an ES. Getting in and out of a sedan is where you literally have to squat down on one leg to get in.
Cars are TOO LOW. The push to streamline everything makes most cars a real problem for adults to get into. Toyota’s move to raise the seat and …. Crossedan is smart. Grown people don’t need to squat and squeeze I bet. SUVs, Minivans and Crossovers are so EASY to get into for adults-that’s why they dominate.
I like this a lot. I hope it sells well and manufacturers start making sedans again. Don't get me wrong, I like SUVs. But I don't like sedans that pretend to be SUVs. This is just a taller sedan. This particular execution may not be everyone's cup of tea.
So it's a unique large car. I can appreciate why it exists. The plat model is a tough value choice but I'm sure Toyota only expects to sell 10 percent or less in that trim. This the next Camry and accord are probably the last round of new mainstream ice sedans.
@@naveenthemachine it will get killed off but I highly doubt it will be 2 years. For example, the way the previous Sequoia was selling, it made sense that they should have killed it off long ago. I wonder if we will get more Crown models later on.
Interior quality eh sure but they still more reliable than Korean all day. Watch kia boys documentary and once you are done, you may think differently. This documentary is on TH-cam.
@@criancrna1487 You are litetally commenting under a Toyota product that copied lifted sedan idea from Volvo S60 Cross Country, exterior design from Nissan Maxima and copied interior dual screen design from Kia/Hyundai lol
@@kizo172 also remember no brand is perfect but toyota has most of their vehicles working as they intended to. They are lemons here and there but that number of them is so small for a global company like toyota where is there is millions of them. Myself I do have two toyota products. 2005 matrix along with 2020 corolla and both of them work as they are supposed to. They are point A and B transportation. I have friends who have KIAs and Hyundais in my city anyways and they like them but the customer service is atrocious in my area because the guy who owns the KIA, Hyundai, Nissan and Mitsubishi is the same owner, and his reputation is quite bad unfortunately, so many people don't even buy due to service in my city, but that's different for every city. My mom's friend used to have hyundai and once she got toyota she never looked back and her husband is a toyota fan as well. The best toyotas to even buy are the trim above the base as they have perfect balance between what has always worked and some newish things here and there in my opinion when purchasing one.
@@alvinsimba734 In my city the guy who owns the Toyota dealership that I bought my Toyota from owns the Hyundai dealer just beside it and both services are crap. But atleast with Hyundai you get something pleasant to feel and look at. Toyotas are just plastic fantastic and after 100 years Toyota still doesnt have a corporate signature design. Each Toyota product has a different grill and all ugly. Point being yes Toyota is simple as brick like your old Toyotas and its why it doesnt break because it doesnt do anything more than point A to B transportation. But recently that the technology is evolving Toyota cant catch up. Their EV has the least power and range and charging speed. Their ICEs are the least refined (except now axed V6) and their material quality is only second worst that Ford. But their price is above all competitors.
For a flagship sedan it’s kind of a let down… the two tone exterior colour could’ve been better executed, the key fob could’ve said “CROWN” on the back (the Venza does it why can’t this flagship?), interior layout/materials could’ve been better as well (tactile clicks for the switch gear, real metal or wood accents, thicker accent piping, accent stitching on the dash and door panels), given how it’s a “lifted sedan” they really should’ve given it a lift/fastback, and although I appreciate the 6 speed auto instead of a CVT I also feel it could’ve been mated to an 8 speed which would’ve improved fuel economy, quicker (probably less aggressive) shifts, and make it less I don’t know, buzzy? But who knows 🤷🏻♂️
If this is Toyota’s flagship sedan, the company will be sorely disappointed in sales. Who in his right mind would spend $50-60k on a vehicle that is swathed in plastic, both inside and out? Big chunks of black plastic on the doors and around the wheel wells? Seriously, Toyota - whoever did your North American market research was completely off. The company would be MUCH better off marketing the Japanese version in the US. No reason to waste money on building and marketing a vehicle that is SO way off the mark. Mark my words - in 2 years this will be gone.
This is my next vehicle 🎉. The only reason I didn't buy it as soon as it came out is I wanted to see how it would rate after a year. How's the cab noise? I want to not hear the outside.
My dad still drives his 2008 Avalon Limited with over 125k miles. Its V6 and interior are almost bullet proof. Fast and comfortable. Agree Soyfan. I would think Toyota's new flagship would have a better interior and user friendly controls. The Avalon has been popular with seniors (no offense I'm nearing 60) that dont want their parents Buicks. A simple Camry with or without Hybrid will provide most all the same with good gas mileage, user friendly dash, for less money. I think Toyota might end up discounting these a lot. At $54k most will shop elsewhere imo. Great review as always. PS. This could be Toyota's Pontiac Aztec. 🙂
This is a hideous vehicle with very limited appeal. Who is this designed for? Sport, nope. Functionality like SUV, nope. Luxury, nope. It does nothing well and is designed for whom??! This is another C-HR where nothing makes sense. Toyota designers are so out of touch with their market. The Avalon was a better overall vehicle
I absolutely love this car. The humpback design is something I adore given the fact we have a Crosstour and a ZDX in the family... but something tells me this wont sell very well (fingers crossed) perhaps I could catch a good deal on this😉
Good review ! Your cons are my cons …. This Platinum could stand a 3 to 5 grand price CUT considering ( My worse ZONK )the sun roof doesn’t OPEN … the BLAND interior, the rear does not excite me at all .. ideally as with the ones made for the Japanese market I would have preferred the crown badge as an option that would have helped make this a bit more Upscale.. I was trying to like it and even purchase when it was released but with all the cons I mentioned being the platinum I can’t help thinking I would have paid TOO MUCH !
Toyota really? Flagship? This the best you willing to do? Horrible. Would had made better sense to make the Camry a little larger, and designated that as the Flagship.
Except that it has very close to the same performance specs as the 2017 Q50 Hybrid. Nothing new here at all. 100% of this technology is 15+ years old. They are holding back on all advanced technology - who knows why? But, for sure this is old tech. At the LA auto show 5 years ago, there was a Plug-in Hybrid they claimed would get 80 MPG and have 350HP. None of the high-tech promises have been realized, None!
@@MTB_Rider_96 Q50 is not turbocharged so it’s less complex and less advanced then this Toyota crown. Possibly also less reliable as well. The crown is also faster and gets better MPG then the q50 hybrid. The Q50 loses in all situations sorry.
@@Toyota4Life LOL, Turbos are not complicated at all, not even a little bit. The point of the comparison was that this is, in fact, outdated technology and they have way more advanced hybrid technology that they are holding back. I couldn't care less what you think of the 2017 Q50 Hybrid, it was just to make a point.
I like this car but it’s missing way to many feature for me. I own a 2020 Avalon and my car has more features than the platinum version of the crown, missing the HUD and only having the option of the pano roof are a deal killer for me. I’ve also been hearing that the Crown sedan that was shown in the debut video could be coming State side if and when that car comes I’ll make a final decision on possibly replacing the Avalon.
Your Japanese tin can flagship has more freaking plastic on its interior than a Dodge Dart😐. This company can never ever produce a compelling product. Fuck. how hard can it be ?
I can’t believe how cheap this interior looks compared to the Avalon🤦♂️ without mentioning it’s missing hood struts, 4 way lumbar for the passenger, HUD, power steering wheel.. Toyota wtf did you do??? Are y’all THAT desperate for ES sales??
The two tone paint actually looks okay in certain colours such as the copper one. The red & black on your test car was a bit over the top! Otherwise order a single colour.
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The replacement for the Toyota Avalon also comes in a bit cheaper than we expected, it’s $39,990 base price is about $1500 more than the old Avalon hybrid and it includes way more tech and AWD. The higher end Crown Platinum though is price more like a Lexus and should be interesting to see how many buyers are willing to pay it’s over $50k asking price.
To be fair the Avalon touring and limited models cost as much as Lexus es did too. It's a comparison of previous gen vs current gen Toyota Lexus sedans.
Can you pls review the crown sports ?
I always hated cars that try to look like a hatch but they are not really a hatch
@@bigcjm but the Avalon offered more features and better tech than the ES for the price
WHOA... that almost looked like the 2023 accord teaser image!!
Looks like a two toned Camry on its tip toes.
Lmfaoo 😂 😂 😂
That's exactly what it looks like. 🤣😂
😂😂😂I love this comment 😂😂😂
Honestly… not a bad thing. 😂
not at all
Dead-drop gorgeous! Stunning! I can’t believe Toyota actually built it. Thank you Toyota.
I agree, finally they come up with something stylish. Toyota is quality but they have been lacking in style until now. Kia and Hyundai have been putting out some nice stylish cars and Toyota has some catching up to do. Crown is a good start.
😂😂
Choice premium sedan....equipped with a $5.00 rod to hold one side of the hood up...lol.
Ikr, seriously, if I was at a dealership looking at this for 50 thou and saw that PROP ROD , I'd walk away thinking if they were to cheap on a car in this price range, to put some struts up there, WHAT ELSE did they cheap out on.
I was gonna say the same it is a joke!
@@johnfranklin5277 If you don't need to open the hood there is no need for anything more than a prop rod. I would rather them spend money on the rest of the car than hold the hood up for when I never open it. This is not an engine you show off to people.
This is an awesome looking and brave exterior design. Kudos.
I don't understand why they killed the avalon for this
Avalon has too much old person stigma and they didn’t want to roll the dice on lifting and electrifying the Avalon and nobody buying it because it’s ‘still an Avalon’
@@samuelorellana2603 the crown name has an even older persona style tbh
For real😒
@@Mamerto. then don't look at the Toyota century 🤣
Fuel economy brownie points with the EPA.
Some are undoubtedly going to find the styling a bit controversial. I like it,particularly with the two-tone look. It's different and sporty,and I like cars that are unique and sporty
All cars today are sporty. You’re in luck. There are no true luxury cars anymore. Everyone wants back pain.
@@christhornycroft3686 There are innumerous vehicles available with soft suspension. Just stick with the non-sport version with smaller wheels.
You can also look for air suspension which is almost always softer.
I recently purchased a 2022 Avalon Touring since they were being discontinued & I wasn't prepared to wait for the new unknown Crown. However, after this review I'm sort of glad that I snagged one of the final Avalon as I am not sold on the new Crown as it seems to be offering less features than my Avalon for a significantly higher price. A couple of features my Avalon has that are missing in all models of the Crown is the power drivers seat that automatically slides back while the power steering wheel retracts to allow for easier egress from the Avalon. Once you buckle up or start the Avalon, the drivers seat & steering wheel will automatically return to your previous settings. I know this might seem mundane, but it is one of the nicest features of the Avalon IMHO. I also really like the HUD display that is projected on the front windscreen. Granted, I might like the turbo-charged 4 in the new higher end Crown better than my 3.5L 6 cylinder in my Avalon for the added power, I don't know if the mileage estimates would be enough to convince me to want the new turbo 4 hybrid over my naturally aspirated Avalon 6 cylinder. I will reserve my final judgement of the new Crown until I can see one in person & drive it.
Good for.you!
You avalon looks much better that this thing!!
Turbo hybrid is more complications ....
Better off with a v6
Smart choice.
I wanted the Avalon touring too but I ended up going w the Camry XSE v6 instead. Felt it was a better deal and the Camry isn’t much less spacious than the Avalon
The Avalon I agree is very controversial in the front end but I think somehow when you get the fancier led laser headlights it works with the grille
You made the right choice.
You made a wise choice with the 2022 Avalon. The Crown seems like a downgrade to me. 🙏
I think the best thing about the new crown is that it's easy to get in and out.😁
And then stay out? 😂
Lol
Considering the population is getting older in certain parts of the world - that’s a good thing.
Once you get in you’ll quickly want to get out
@@naveenthemachineno. It is actually super comfortable and Lexus level quiet inside- aside from the engine noise… but when the engine is off it is quieter than an ES, Cadillac c5, and many other premium sedans.
Also, people so are older or have back pain will appreciate the height Of the vehicle and the seat design.
I have rode in one and it is a wonderful car!
55k is well into lexus ES territory. Its also around the base price for a 5 Series, E Class or A6 to me thats a tough sell. It looks cool though and who am I kidding I can’t even afford any of these anyway 😅
Those both looks better
Rather have a truck instead.
Find an ES, or any premium sedan, with 340 HP and 400 pound feet of torque while getting 30 mpg city.
Also, does the E class have the reliability or resale value of this?
Sofyan and I are always agreeing about car interiors. When I first saw the interior for this Crown I thought it looks bland for what's supposed to be a luxury car. Great review as always.
I’m pretty sure its not supposed to be a luxury car, gotta get the Lexus for that.
@@ResplendentRaider the venza and even a Camry xle xse for instance both have a nicer interior than the nx and definitely the rav4
@@ResplendentRaider It's Toyota's flagship so it may not officially be their luxury model but it's supposed to be premium. The interior doesn't look premium enough.
They’d be trying to avoid cannibalising Lexus sales
It has to be luxury for a Toyota but still worse than a Lexus. I think it's unfair to say it's not premium enough when it's not supposed to be.
Stunning looking car, although i wouldn't like the 2 toned, i would like it in a solid color. Nice job Toyota!
Only thing they did right is the powertrain and the screen size. At $50k I think it’s overpriced and I don’t see it selling much
Right? At $50 k you could get a Benz
I’m not sure what is a deal at this point. After taxes, it takes more than many take home in a year.
IT doesn't start at $50K.
@@lewtom6632 Any $50K Benz isn't as nice as this Crown, tbh.
And 55 and the sun roof doesn’t even open ! And that BLAND interior 👎🏿
Flagship? With a basic looking interior
54k for a sedan plus the 10k or 15k mark up from the dealership it’s insane. Maybe if they will get rid of all the dealerships and sell them straight from factory, it will be more affordable.
I just purchased a crown limited at MSRP ($45,550). But if I had gone to the dealership 10 miles west of me I would have had to pay $55,550 because they tacked on a $10,000 market adjustment, which is crazy.
My 2014 all gas Honda Accord gets 40 mpg on interstate , 34 combined. 180ish HP is plenty for daily driving
Um 👌 ok
U sure?
saw this on on the road and it is stunning
this actually would've made a whole lot more sense if the rear was a liftback/hatch. Higher riding body without unnecessary increase in ground clearance is actually a genius idea (bc no one will ever take their soccer mom x-over offroading)
It’s not just off-roading. It would have been great to have slightly elevated ground clearance for snow, ice, and all the debris you run over on the roads these days. I’ve smashed in multiple sedan front ends with plastic containers, belted tires etc. And rode over the top of things that come up suddenly in my Subaru Outback.
They are making a hatch version... Just not in America. For some reason the N America market is getting the worst looking variant of the Crown
Speed bumps, sudden elevation changes going from street to parking etc....
Looks odd to me. I'd prefer a plug- in Camry to the Crown
I agree it should really be a hatch/sportback!
After adding all that new updated tech, engine and an electric motor it still gets less MPGs than the old Avalon…. 🤔
I was thinking the same thing
This ain't is aerodynamic as a Avalon it's basically a muscular bean 😂
It's that outdated 6 speed transmission that caused that. It should have been given the 8 speed.
No hood struts on a premium sedan? Compare this to a Avalon TRD there is no comparison at least for looks.
I thought exactly the same thing as he opened the hood! Cheapo.
It’s about time a full size sedan has come back. Not everyone wants a SUV, there nice but being a senior with arthritis getting up into those SUV’s is next to impossible. The top trim is a little pricey but a model in the low $40,000 range should do well. Thanks for showing us this vehicle. Have a good day and as always I enjoy your straight forward method.
With SUV's near $60 to $100k a car makes more sense to me.
My 73 year old prefers to climb into and out of the Lexus RX than an ES. Getting in and out of a sedan is where you literally have to squat down on one leg to get in.
Cars are TOO LOW. The push to streamline everything makes most cars a real problem for adults to get into.
Toyota’s move to raise the seat and …. Crossedan is smart. Grown people don’t need to squat and squeeze I bet.
SUVs, Minivans and Crossovers are so EASY to get into for adults-that’s why they dominate.
I like this a lot. I hope it sells well and manufacturers start making sedans again. Don't get me wrong, I like SUVs. But I don't like sedans that pretend to be SUVs. This is just a taller sedan. This particular execution may not be everyone's cup of tea.
No hood struts?.....
I prefer the solid colors. The two color scheme with black hood, roof, trunk and trims looks cheap in my opinion.
so it’s basically a Rav4 prime underneath and no hood struts???? sheesh toyota
The Cloth seats look nice.l but I can’t find the option online.
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Gotta be honest, I prefer the Avalon a 100 times better...The design of this car is not elegant for my style...👎👎👎
Not a radio shack reference lol.. tell us how you really feel… good honest review 👌🏾
So it's a unique large car. I can appreciate why it exists. The plat model is a tough value choice but I'm sure Toyota only expects to sell 10 percent or less in that trim. This the next Camry and accord are probably the last round of new mainstream ice sedans.
The Camry accord corolla civic will be the only sedans left. The crown will be killed off in a year max 2 years
@@naveenthemachine it will get killed off but I highly doubt it will be 2 years. For example, the way the previous Sequoia was selling, it made sense that they should have killed it off long ago. I wonder if we will get more Crown models later on.
seems alright, but $50K+ for the platinum? why would anyone buy that over just getting a Lexus?
The Lexus has worse tech
But if I were you I’d go Avalon or heck even a Camry in its top end trim w the hybrid or v6
Sedan crossover? Better than tesla?
I'm not a fan of the two-tone color, and would definitely go for the solid color offering, if I were to get one
That price, and a prop rod for the hood??? COST CUTTING. Also, apparently Toyota puts the CHEAPEST battery in thier new cars!! Lol
2 tone black and red is fire!~
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Toyota is lowering their interior quality while the Koreans are doing wonders in the cabin
Interior quality eh sure but they still more reliable than Korean all day. Watch kia boys documentary and once you are done, you may think differently. This documentary is on TH-cam.
this comment is funny seeing as kia and hyundai have been stealing designs from other makes for decades
@@criancrna1487 You are litetally commenting under a Toyota product that copied lifted sedan idea from Volvo S60 Cross Country, exterior design from Nissan Maxima and copied interior dual screen design from Kia/Hyundai lol
@@kizo172 also remember no brand is perfect but toyota has most of their vehicles working as they intended to. They are lemons here and there but that number of them is so small for a global company like toyota where is there is millions of them. Myself I do have two toyota products. 2005 matrix along with 2020 corolla and both of them work as they are supposed to. They are point A and B transportation. I have friends who have KIAs and Hyundais in my city anyways and they like them but the customer service is atrocious in my area because the guy who owns the KIA, Hyundai, Nissan and Mitsubishi is the same owner, and his reputation is quite bad unfortunately, so many people don't even buy due to service in my city, but that's different for every city. My mom's friend used to have hyundai and once she got toyota she never looked back and her husband is a toyota fan as well. The best toyotas to even buy are the trim above the base as they have perfect balance between what has always worked and some newish things here and there in my opinion when purchasing one.
@@alvinsimba734 In my city the guy who owns the Toyota dealership that I bought my Toyota from owns the Hyundai dealer just beside it and both services are crap. But atleast with Hyundai you get something pleasant to feel and look at. Toyotas are just plastic fantastic and after 100 years Toyota still doesnt have a corporate signature design. Each Toyota product has a different grill and all ugly. Point being yes Toyota is simple as brick like your old Toyotas and its why it doesnt break because it doesnt do anything more than point A to B transportation. But recently that the technology is evolving Toyota cant catch up. Their EV has the least power and range and charging speed. Their ICEs are the least refined (except now axed V6) and their material quality is only second worst that Ford. But their price is above all competitors.
I like it a lot. It's upscale and different. I hope it's a success.
that platinum seems a bit pricey, especially considering dealer mark ups
They probably wont mark this up too much as it wont be a big seller like trucks or crossovers are
The platinum is available in solid colors it isn't just available in the 2 tone so if you wanted just red or just black it's available
The battery died during the review ?? just goes to show how far behind toyota is
This is an amazing beautiful car!!
The rear wheels aren't centered in the wheel well and it annoys me
I'm confused on who Toyota is targeting with this model, I don't like it
For a flagship sedan it’s kind of a let down… the two tone exterior colour could’ve been better executed, the key fob could’ve said “CROWN” on the back (the Venza does it why can’t this flagship?), interior layout/materials could’ve been better as well (tactile clicks for the switch gear, real metal or wood accents, thicker accent piping, accent stitching on the dash and door panels), given how it’s a “lifted sedan” they really should’ve given it a lift/fastback, and although I appreciate the 6 speed auto instead of a CVT I also feel it could’ve been mated to an 8 speed which would’ve improved fuel economy, quicker (probably less aggressive) shifts, and make it less I don’t know, buzzy? But who knows 🤷🏻♂️
I wish all premium vehicles would come with hydraulic hood struts. Stop being cheap manufacturers!
It has a big presence on the road. Awesome features as well. Made in Japan. This is a gem from Toyota
I was a sedan person for years until recently, and this is nowhere near getting me back to a sedan, especially with these SUV prices
That's not an Avalon replacement, it can't be. Something else
If this is Toyota’s flagship sedan, the company will be sorely disappointed in sales. Who in his right mind would spend $50-60k on a vehicle that is swathed in plastic, both inside and out? Big chunks of black plastic on the doors and around the wheel wells? Seriously, Toyota - whoever did your North American market research was completely off. The company would be MUCH better off marketing the Japanese version in the US. No reason to waste money on building and marketing a vehicle that is SO way off the mark. Mark my words - in 2 years this will be gone.
The Camry and Avalon are better flagships
This is my next vehicle 🎉. The only reason I didn't buy it as soon as it came out is I wanted to see how it would rate after a year. How's the cab noise? I want to not hear the outside.
Toyota really screwed us here in the states they should have given us the Japanese 2021 version the styling the interior so much better...
Toyotas screwing us over and over and it’ll keep happening for a long time. At least Until Toyota goes under
Yoooo bro your face when you accelerated in the lower trim was hilarious 😂 that says it all 🤣
Yes l agree think Toyota could did Much Better!! Better seats and Dashboard wood Leather Wheels l don t like needs chrome Wheels!! Another Redesigned.
My dad still drives his 2008 Avalon Limited with over 125k miles. Its V6 and interior are almost bullet proof. Fast and comfortable. Agree Soyfan. I would think Toyota's new flagship would have a better interior and user friendly controls. The Avalon has been popular with seniors (no offense I'm nearing 60) that dont want their parents Buicks. A simple Camry with or without Hybrid will provide most all the same with good gas mileage, user friendly dash, for less money. I think Toyota might end up discounting these a lot. At $54k most will shop elsewhere imo. Great review as always. PS. This could be Toyota's Pontiac Aztec. 🙂
Imo the current gen Camry especially in XLE and XSE trims with the v6 is a much better flagship than the clown or crown or whatever this is
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ugliest appliance ever
😂😂😂😂 we love the bloopers
The panoramic sunroof has a bar & doesn't even open 🤦🏽♂️🙄. Then what's the point of the thick bar?
Whoever designed the front was sober. Whoever designed the back was high. Whoever decided on the ugly color scheme was high and drunk.
This vehicle is the answer to a question nobody asked. It looks dated and uninspired for a brand new car.
Agreed. It’s dead on arrival before it even hits dealerships. I told you all this would happen
When I was living in Japan, I got pulled over by and under cop driving Toyota crown. Those things are fast!
7sec fast??
This is a hideous vehicle with very limited appeal. Who is this designed for? Sport, nope. Functionality like SUV, nope. Luxury, nope. It does nothing well and is designed for whom??! This is another C-HR where nothing makes sense. Toyota designers are so out of touch with their market. The Avalon was a better overall vehicle
That trash plastic interior. And the horrific engine note makes it worse. D+
I absolutely love this car. The humpback design is something I adore given the fact we have a Crosstour and a ZDX in the family... but something tells me this wont sell very well (fingers crossed) perhaps I could catch a good deal on this😉
I'd love to find a Honda Accord CrossTour in good condition. The Acura ZDX, not so much.
Those are two of my favorite car designs ever.
I don't see why it won't sell. It has the ride height people seem to want in crossovers yet it is a Camry sized car inside, more or less.
Man I was watching this and I'm like Sofyan there's some random dude sitting next to you! Like what the! Lol
11:09 The driver seat has two way lumbar, the passenger doesn’t have lumbar support in any trim
That’s the same seat adjustability as a Camry 😂
Is it equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system please?
Back again with another banger💯🥳😏
Yano how people are in accidents and they get door or bumpers from autozone? well thats what the back looks like. just sayin!
love your videos THANKYOU
Nice looking car in and out ...but, that hood lift rod is very controversial... at least they should have put a gas struts.
People still wear white frame sunglasses?..
Good review ! Your cons are my cons …. This Platinum could stand a 3 to 5 grand price CUT considering ( My worse ZONK )the sun roof doesn’t OPEN … the BLAND interior, the rear does not excite me at all .. ideally as with the ones made for the Japanese market I would have preferred the crown badge as an option that would have helped make this a bit more Upscale.. I was trying to like it and even purchase when it was released but with all the cons I mentioned being the platinum I can’t help thinking I would have paid TOO MUCH !
Also I failed to mention I was hoping from an even higher driving position .
Never seen this color combo yet and it’s 2024
How does my parents new 2023 Kia Niro EX have gas struts to prop the hood, and this doesn't. Such fail.
Toyota really? Flagship? This the best you willing to do? Horrible. Would had made better sense to make the Camry a little larger, and designated that as the Flagship.
Even the current Camry in high end trims is a better flagship than this joke.
Drivetrain wise this is the most advanced Japanese sedan being sold in America. Good move Toyota
Except that it has very close to the same performance specs as the 2017 Q50 Hybrid. Nothing new here at all. 100% of this technology is 15+ years old. They are holding back on all advanced technology - who knows why? But, for sure this is old tech. At the LA auto show 5 years ago, there was a Plug-in Hybrid they claimed would get 80 MPG and have 350HP. None of the high-tech promises have been realized, None!
@@MTB_Rider_96 Q50 is not turbocharged so it’s less complex and less advanced then this Toyota crown. Possibly also less reliable as well. The crown is also faster and gets better MPG then the q50 hybrid. The Q50 loses in all situations sorry.
@@Toyota4Life LOL, Turbos are not complicated at all, not even a little bit. The point of the comparison was that this is, in fact, outdated technology and they have way more advanced hybrid technology that they are holding back. I couldn't care less what you think of the 2017 Q50 Hybrid, it was just to make a point.
Will be interesting to see if the next gen Camry that is due soon will have similar styling language
If so I’m clinging onto my 2020 Camry XSE even harder and longer. The 8th gen Camry is quite simply THE best looking Camry to date 🤩
With the two tone look, this might be the ugliest looking car ive seen in a while.
I like this car but it’s missing way to many feature for me. I own a 2020 Avalon and my car has more features than the platinum version of the crown, missing the HUD and only having the option of the pano roof are a deal killer for me. I’ve also been hearing that the Crown sedan that was shown in the debut video could be coming State side if and when that car comes I’ll make a final decision on possibly replacing the Avalon.
Ventilated or cooled/AC seats?
7.5 secs with 2 guys in the car, not bad. How much would it change if you went back to pick him up?
Whats the top speed?
For that much money, it needs gas hood struts.. that hood prop cheapens it
I’m only here for the “relatively solid sounding thunk”
Your Japanese tin can flagship has more freaking plastic on its interior than a Dodge Dart😐. This company can never ever produce a compelling product. Fuck. how hard can it be ?
Toyotas are costing too much.. I don’t understand their position in the market, interior quality totally outdated since decades
Interior is nice, modern and old?? The steering wheel, center console looks like it’s an early 2000 style
Great review! This is a easy buy for me. Wow!
2005 Nissan maxima SL has power tilt and telescope wheel.
My 2021 kia k5 has HOOD STRUTS!!
I can’t believe how cheap this interior looks compared to the Avalon🤦♂️ without mentioning it’s missing hood struts, 4 way lumbar for the passenger, HUD, power steering wheel.. Toyota wtf did you do??? Are y’all THAT desperate for ES sales??
A Camry will outsell this
@@naveenthemachine well duh it’s a Camry 🙄🙄 that’s like saying the RAV4 will outsell the venza.. ofc it will.
13:42 Wasn't this shifter pretty much exclusive to the Prius line before? 🤔
Reminds me of the Honda Accord Crosstour
Nice for us older folk, who still want a sedan but have trouble getting out of low seats.
then buy a $2 pillow dummy.....
For 55k dollars I'd buy the 23 rav4 prime premium package all they long, plus that double tone paint just doesn't look good to me, very odd car.
The Stinger will be cancelled soon and Toyota comes out with this??? Gisus! It's not even a hatchback.
The two tone paint actually looks okay in certain colours such as the copper one. The red & black on your test car was a bit over the top! Otherwise order a single colour.
This is great for those that are older & have hip issues
How much is this car exactly ? If I wanted to own it and pay for it monthly ? Looking to getting my first car.
How did this review come out before the corolla cross hybrid?
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can someone help the toyota designer how to design the front grille/bumper?