Is the 2023 Toyota Crown a new luxury sedan WORTH the PRICE?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ต.ค. 2022
- FIRST DRIVE: The Crown is here and Toyota wants to break the mold for the luxury sedan. On the outside you will see full LED lighting, raised body, optional wheels and two-tone paint. On the insid there is a 12.3in infotainment system, digital gauge cluster and leather seating. Under the hood is a 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 that is paired with an electric motor to produce 330HP & is mated to a 6-speed automatic and features AWD. Is the 2023 Toyota Crown a new luxury sedan WORTH the PRICE?
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It’s sad that this version doesn’t include the iconic crown badge on the front
That hurts it is not there.
@@RaitisRides Bidens HORRIBLE economy also hurts.... unfortunately many Americans suffer from "Trump Derangement syndrome" thanks to CNN and MSNBC, I hope people can afford this 50k Toyota.........
@@RaitisRides it's a japanese market thing. A lot of cars in Japan get emblems for specific models.
I'm sure someone will customize it to have the crown on it
@@l.t.p4941 lol 😆 😂
One of the best reviewers in TH-cam ❤❤
That is so wonderful of you to say
Don't lie to the man he's g@y asf
*The best reviewer on TH-cam
I agree
The second one actually. Carwow is a better car reviewer.
No fake vents or exhaust tips, I love it.
Joe and Lori bring the people what they want…….vehicle information. This is definitely not a boring car! Best in the business Joe! Thanks.
Best review on this I've seen. This car is the answer for people who want better handling than a crossover will give them, but it also has ground clearance and power as well as AWD for snowy days.
this one will be perfect for winter tires
I’ve been waiting for this one! Joe, I REALLY appreciate you using a thorough and standardized format for your reviews. You don’t miss anything because you don’t jump all over the place! I always watch your reviews all the way through the first time but if I need to go back to a particular part, I can always tell exactly where to find the info I am looking for. WHY nobody else does this is beyond me, but it makes your reviews excellent!
Thank you Adam! I love bringing all the details to you!
I think they all do this I watch 6 others and they all follow a pattern.
That Grill is Ugly as hell. And that piano black plastic will show all the rock chips an damage it will take. Geez Toyota. Hybrid? No thanks. Just more problems. Especially the way quality, customer service, inflation, an chip shortages of today. People aren't also doing their Jobs right any more.
Heck No !!
@@Misael8924 Agree! That grill is awful. I don't like that design and that plastic on the side of the door...no sir! Terrible looking. You are so right in that rocks and road debris are going to kick up on that thing and it's going to look crazy in no time at all. The Hybrid is not my preference but it looks like we are being groomed towards electric whether we like it or not. It's the future.
You give a car review like nobody else. Great job!
Just purchased the limited model. Love this vehicle. The technology behind it, the ride is very comfortable, along with the seating. Still learning all the gadgets and functionality of everything. Ive had lots of praise on the look of the car. Nice that someone over at Toyota thought to include the JBL sound system. As expected in luxury vehicle. Also, the limited 2.4 liter engine provides enough torque to satisfy without the fuel consumption of the turbo. So far so good.
Neatly designed, two tone color is tasteful
I agree with the wheel fender trim should be body colored. Thanks Lori for your hard work behind the camera!👍👍
Lori is the best in the biz.
Aw man! We are getting closer to that million mark! I'm so happy to see the growth of this channel! Keep it up Team Raitis!
Thanks for being part of the Raiti’s Rides family Willie!
I remember Raiti having couple thousand subs just 2 years ago. Channel is growing so fast. Great review like always 😊
Raiti really knows how to bring life to a car review!
Looking forward to seeing what they bring over to the new 2024 Camry redesign . Great review as always Joe 😁
Thanks for being so supportive!
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Such an entertaining and informative review! For a guy in such a good shape you sure love your junk food!😂
I think 53k is a bit too much for the features you get!
What do you think the price should be
@@RaitisRides Joe, 45k would be a fair price for this car, but you're the professional here and I would like to know what do you think a good price would be?
@@hasanfadhil6404 I think you nailed it!
I can buy a Lexus for not much more than 53 thousand.
@@alanhumphrey4198 yeah top model NX goes for 58k, but I personally wouldn't buy a hybrid or electric car it's not worth it for me.
Thanks for the review- we enjoy your approach the most.
I really like that car Joe, very nice. You did a beautiful job filming it Lori. Lots of love and Happy Holidays to both of you. 😎🎄🥂👌👍
Jo and Lori thanks for bringing this TREMENDOUS HYBRID vehicle to us! My blog viewers and other sites are going to I am sure DIG THIS vehicle as much as I am! ( QUEEN LORI thanks for all you do Your Majesty, your LORINESS!LOVE the color!! See you guys on another RIDE!
I had a feeing you would like this one Lester.
Been waiting patiently for this review. Hope you can also bring us the limited. Can you speak to the ease of getting in and out of the vehicle? Is it as easy to get into as an SUV vs a traditional Camry style sedan?
I will be bringing you the two other trims so stay tuned.
Absolutely love it!!! Only issue I have with it is it’s hybrid. And all options are hybrid included 💔
My dad had a 1977 Crown. I loved it so much that I wanted to buy something similar when I grew up. I ended up with a Lexus LS430 to give me the same feel. Lexus GS was supposedly built on a Toyota Crown model for the US market but it went out of production. Interesting to see they are bringing a less luxury Crown to the US. The true Toyota Crown doesn’t have a Toyota logo but a Crown.
So excited for this channel. I even watch the videos of cars I'm not in the market for just to push the algorithm along. Great work, 900K is coming! 🤘
Thanks Mark for being on the journey with us
The exterior actually looks nice and futuristic but the interior personally, it’s decent. I hope there’s more trim colors on the doors instead of whole black
Expected more from the inside, but the outside is gorgeous. Idk about 50k though. I'm interested in what the lower models look like.
You did a great job on hitting all the points I am most interested in.
The King and Queen of car reviews are showing us the Crown.
Beautiful car, great color. Thanks for bringing it to us, Joe and Lori.
You are so very kind my friend!
Well done car by Toyota, even better performance by Joe! Just bought 2022 VW Arteon SEL R Line and while not as efficient love the liftback and room inside the car. Thanks for the frequent videos keeping us updated Joe!
You are so very welcome! Congrats Robert on your Arteon
Someone in my apartment garage just got one of those blacked out. I think it looks great and im not a big fan of VW.
The Arteon is much smoother, modern, looking ride. That Crown is Ugly in the front. That plastic piano black Grill which will Chip off and the back doesn't fit the rest of the car. Plus a Hybrid ? more stuff to break. Not with the world is heading. People and businesses aren't even doing their Jobs right anymore. Everything is a headache.
Joe Love your channel man and I love this toyota Crown awesome ON THROTTLE!!!
Interesting! Love the near-SUV size, the hybrid powerplant and overall look and design. Gotta say, that "panoramic" sunroof looked like it had a bit bar right over the drivers' head... kinda weird. Can't wait to see one IRL. My local Jax auto show coming up in a month... hopefully they have one to test-sit.
And AWD!!
I love the two-tone color of the Crown, but comparing the 2022 to the 2023, I think I like the 2022 Crown in bronze best. They both have a few of the Avalon features, if you happen to lock your keys in the trunk, as I've done, the secret button on the trunk saved the day.
I am glad that you are liking this one Cynthia!
There was no 2022 Crown in the North American market so what exactly are you talking about?
@@simul8guy75 Other markets got a full series of crowns; sedan, this crossover, wagon
First Toyota I'm actually interested in. Always got to be concerned about busting on the floor lol. Lorie and Joe bringing the goods again!
Thanks for letting us bring it to you!
Busting on the floor? What that mean?
@@definitionXrp lol my exact thoughts
@@definitionXrp & we’re still waiting on the response 🥲
@@joesmith5247 in the video he said' or else the twinke would slip off and you might end up stepping on it and creaming on the floor" lol
Looks good & of course Raiti's Ride knows how to deliver a proper presentation
5:12 Joe had me there 😂😂😂 what’s going on here hahha 😂
Great stuff Joe! I like it a lot better than the Avalon. Glad to see the change. Thanks for bringing it to us.
Rides not me. I think the Avalon is the best vehicle Toyota ever made. Sad to see them go.
@@coobay4786 Agree! I have two Avalons in my household and they are both greatness. Hate to see them go! The Crown is ugly. I don't like it.
I really like what Toyota has done here. I love two-tone paint schemes and this looks good. It's a departure from the norm with respect to the sheet metal, which is a good thing for Toyota. Power train is sufficient, although it seems like it would be quicker considering the hp/tq numbers and the AWD. The only downside would be the interior materials. Just seems a bit dull and uninspired.
I can totally understand where you are coming from.
the interior is like that because its material that last a long time. all about reliability.
@@jessemolina4901 that doesn't change the fact that it's dull and kind of bland. It's not all about reliability.
@@tri3pleagent for Toyota it obviously is. Have some common sense man Toyota only cares about reliability, if you want a nice interior then get a Lexus
@@jessemolina4901 that's completely untrue. The interiors in some of their top of the line trucks and SUVs are much nicer. I said what I said. The interior is dull and uninspired for a vehicle in this segment and at this price point.
I'm gonna have to zonk the pricing for the upper trims. I was on the Toyota website a few days ago. $41050 for the XLE, $46450 for Limited +2950 for upgrade, and $53445 for Platinum. The ideal pricing I would've like to see is $43000 for Limited +2000 for upgrade and $47500 for Platinum. The trims are waaaay too deep in lexus price territory, the way they were marketing it they should've just given the crown its own US sub-brand between toyota and lexus with the crown badge. (Which isn't even an option 😡)
I just test drove the limited. Absolutely loved it. Very smooth plenty of power and it’s stunning in person.
Looking forward to seeing a base trim model. $40k is more my max than $50k. At $50k it is just a bit too expensive for me.
Same
I will be bringing it to you
@@JosiahAmankwah I agree
Limited is 45K. But unfortunately only the Platinum get that big 400 TQ power.
@@aritruths1452 Yeah too bad the best powertrain is only on the high end. I want a cloth interior, hoping the base offers that. Leather is a deal breaker for me.
I'm intrigued by the Crown. It's definitely an interesting design choice, but might fit a niche people are looking for. Not sure why the MPGs are so much higher on the other trims, which is I think is what a lot of people are wanting nowadays. Especially, since the Premium has the "better" drivetrain. What I'm not looking forward to, though, are the massive dealer markups these will inevitably have. MSRP might be $53k for the Premium, but I feel like the OTD price will be closer to $70k after dealer markup and any taxes/fees your state might tack on.
I like the way you think 🤔
It is a completely different engine in the other trim levels. That’s why mpgs is different
@@wazzzzupfilms2222 You are correct. I just find it odd the Platinum gets significantly worse MPGs even though it has the best engine/hybrid drivetrain. Not saying mileage is the end all be all, but it’s definitely more of a selling point than it ever has been.
Love the design of the crown, I was sad they got rid of the Avalon, but the crown is a great choice for a family car.
Thanks for this, guys. Lively out there in Nashville land! I think it's worth the price but I'd prefer the gas savings of the lower trims with CVT to be honest. Totally different power plant, I know, and I'm curious on it's ride. Two tone paint is cool. Very stylish. And I'm glad it's not a plug in hybrid too.
That is the way to go Lou!
Wow, that 2.4 is in everything ! Looks really good……for those who still want a sedan. I’m not loving the two tone paint.
I’m glad to see you like this one Tom.
Good review Joe, I think Toyota is in a class of it's own with this vehicle.
I think you are so right Courtney.
Toyota is running itself into the ground with these ugly new car designs
Wow..that copper color is gorgeous. Nice to see some change for a change
i love the way he reviews and breaks down
the car id love for this to be my first car
Great review. This might very well be my next vehicle.
That is so wonderful to hear!
defiantly should have quad exhaust tips, but great review Joe! save the sedans!
Thanks Rob for the support! I am totally with you.
Great review! Car looks good! Ill buy one. When out?
Didn't expect it to take off that quick and smoothly 😅 made me wonder if the video was sped up.
I don’t like this color, but definitely a very nice car that doesn’t look cheap with a lot of tech. I was watching a video on the higher trim of the Camry and it’s $40,000. It looked so cheap on the inside and didn’t look like a $40,000 car. Now this crown I will say is worth the price. A little bummed because I won’t be able to afford it, but definitely a beautiful car. The screen is amazing.
I really like the color.
You’re crazy as hell coming from someone with the highest trim Camry. The leather is very real and well put together, the soft touch dashboard, nice red color for the leather, huge pano roof, what seemed cheap??
I still hope they had a na option. I absolutely hate when they force people into hybrid options.
Hybrid sucks
I agree
Not going to happen.
Good thing they make a million other cars just don’t buy this one, simple.
It’s fun to watch the review very entertaining
You do a good job with these vids.
It definitely is a nice looking vehicle and if it has the typical Toyota reliability, I think it’s worth it. 😊👍
Thanks for sharing your perspective on this one!
With the headlights and downward curve of the hood and the way the fenders curve in, it looks a lot like a Mustang in the front.
👍🏻
Isn’t every car reliable these days
@@eyeque7 Of the major brands yes whether it be Ford or Toyota or GM and the non-Fiat Chrysler products. Kia tho has had major engine issues. You really don't see too many cars broken down along the road tho unless they are super old or ran out of gas.
Finally someone else talks bad about the horn/airbag! See too many cars that have nice steering wheels and then ruin it with cheap mismatched horn/airbags. Great review as always! defiantly a cool car
I love bringing all of the touches to you Marty! Thanks for watching!
definitely deserved a zonk
The black trims above the wheels are a very smart idea. In other areas the roads are not as clean as in the USA. Alot of dirt and small rocks usually hit those areas. If it was painted or was metal it would chip and expose the underlying metal or black plastic. So, making it black and plastic is a very good idea. Wish they started doing that much sooner.
I really like this Crown Joe really impressed with the touches. Price ain't too bad. I'm just not a fan of ALL that gloss black. You need your Crown sunglasses when the sun shines lol
Love your reviews. This was on the top of my list to check out, but that interior doesn't say $53k. Darn
Thanks man for your support and letting me bring it to you.
That seems to be quite a ride there. Nobody would be eating in such a nice car if I owned it, though. Elvis Presley is cool, but I think I would be playing Elvis Costello on that sound system instead. I like the way Toyota integrated the infotainment screen, and wish Ford would do the same with the coming 7th Gen Mustang's digital dash/infotainment.
Very good points Michael
Had to follow after you actually drive it lol. Great review
I love the higher stance.
My old 05 Corolla drove so perfectly at a nice height, I could simply sit in the car naturally without having to bend down or whatever to be inside it.
I recently test drove a lot of newer Sedans (as that’s my preference in vehicles.) and they all were really then I preferred for a sedan.
I own a Miata so siting low isn’t a problem with me, not anything im not used to. However I was still hoping I could just sit in the car naturally without having to fall into the seat.
My options were Lifting the car a little or Compact SUV.
I ended up choosing a 2019 Beetle lol. Love the little car and sits perfectly where I need it!!
However I am really digging this Toyota Crown and I can’t wait to Test Drive it!!
Sucks to see the Avalon going away my grandmother had a first gen Avalon which was handed down to my brother when she passed away a few years ago and now it’s being sold because it’s falling apart but the engine in that thing was a literal tank it never had any issues at all
What problems I’m thinking about buying an old Avalon what year???
@@mentalreaper8228 the author of this post said his grandmother's Avalon is at least 23 years old, that's why it has problems. This is typical for a well cared for Avalon.
I'm surprised the Crown has been a hidden gem for so long.
It is famous in Africa
Excellent review. I've owned 5 Toyotas. Each generation speaks loud and clear for itself. I'm sure this crown will be no different. Gotta be one of, if not the best brand on the market. Love the Toyota brand overall.
Thanks for sharing that great input from your experience!
I have to say that Laura does a good job with the camera ☺️
A gorgeous car. If I could afford it, it would be something I would buy. For now I am very happy with my corolla hatch which cost $22000 --- lol
Same!
If someone is getting this as a refined city and commuter car, I’m not sure they would need the upgrade motor. The standard hybrid seems like it would be a better value for what this car is trying to do
This is true.
Love your reviews man
That really means the world.
Great JOB LORI 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 AN THAT CAR IS A KEEP EVEN WITH A COUPLE OF BLEMISHES 😉 BUT OVERALL IT LOOKS PRETTY SOLID HAVE A GREAT DAY AN LOOKING FORWARD TO SEENING THE NEXT BIG THING 😀
Love the new point of view while driving! You keep improving the channel Joe and Lori. Awesome video and review as always guys. #ontheroadto1million
We can’t do it without you!
Agreed! It was awesome!
Another great job, Joe in your evaluation... a couple questions out there would be... why not HUD for the top end vehicle as an option at least? Any plans as I have it on my Avalon Touring and love it. Other question was on price point.. You said $53k approx. Is that with all possible factory options?? Thanks again team at Raiti's Rides--y'all are AWESOME!!
There is no HUD option. Many time the pricing doesn’t include deliver charges
Rather odd since its available on the Japanese version. For that 53K price, kinda a shame its not included.
HUD? What's that?
@@MisterMikeTexas Heads Up Display. It's crazy that Toyota has it available on their cheaper cars but not this one. 🤷🤷🤷🤷
@@MisterMikeTexas Head's Up Display....
Excellent review, but I wish it had the crown badge. Something to consider 👍🏾
“Bust cream all over the floor”
PAUSE 😅
Minus that statement
Great review 👌🏾🤟🏾
I'm just glad to see a new sedan. Any sedan.
Tell me about it Jeff
For 53K I think it’s missing finer details like automatic tilt steering, what’s the point of having users in their new system? And I’d like the touch points to be metal. And no I don’t want Lexus, I love nimbleness of Toyota. Nice car overall.
Excellent way to put it!
Think they are saving those for the Newly designed ES for 25.
I must be living under a rock, I never heard of the crown till today, what an amazing vehicle !
14:37 ayooo wym by dat 😂😂😂😭
Looks great from the outside, it is alright inside. However, for 50k+ I would probably go for a different brand.
Yea 50k is Lexus territory
I want that color! But I want the Limited model!
Unfortunately two tone is only available on the platinum trim
Loving the color!!! Finally a fresh new Color!!!! NICE 👊
Another killer review man I want to buy every car you review you give bumper to bumper coverage full coverage
I know how many twinkies I can carry with me haha
Nice numbers on HP and LB/Ft of Torque. Especially on hybrid max. Good power and mpg balance! Only personal not pick is the back end, if it’s not a hatchback function, they should have made it boxier so a spoiler could go on it, specially on the red and white colors. And two tones. That’s my personal taste tho not everyone like spoilers. I think it would match the aggression of the front fascia. Otherwise loving it!
I am so glad that you are digging this one.
340hp is incredibly decent
Great review as usual 👍🏻
Don't think this is gonna be a very big seller, especially here in canada with that price tag of 70k lol.
I hope that it will be priced at low 60k in Canada
Am glad this car came to the US. I owned one back home in Jamaica 🇯🇲. Love my crown
I started my birthday with Raiti's video.
The shape still confuses me but the performance is great. Thanks Joe and Lori. Great review, as usual.
Is it a suv, is it a sedan, or a hatch? Lol I agree.
Thanks Omar. Toyota is definitely going for something unique
Not feeling it
It's a nice vehicle love the looks of it.
I am glad that you are digging this one.
Had a lot of the crown in the caribbean. Nice video
This guy is good real funny and old school I like that🤣🤣
IMO, I think keeping the bottom trim flat black and the the trim around the wheels gloss black, will look kinda off. So, I see why they made it flat black around the wheels. Maybe gloss black all around. But, have to worry about getting rock chips dings all around. So, it's pretty much damn if you do and damn if you don't..lol.
That's exactly what I thought too!
You could have the lower trim and wheel well trim vinyl wrapped in gloss black to match the other trim.
You've probably already answered this question, but would you chose the platinum trim over the limited? I'm torn because I like the power of the platinum, but I like the fuel economy of the limited.
Get the Limited, still plenty of power 236 HP plus I'm averaging 44MPG, I love my Toyota Crown Limited.
@@alexlo28 did you have to wait long to get it?
@@Lyndon1117 I did not, It happened to be in stock and took it home the same day!
Dude, the horn button is also part of the airbag system. Lol
I like the black above the wheels. Will protect against cart hits in the parking lots. No paint to be chipped
You should see salesman faces when you ask how many Twinkies fit in the middle console when you're out on a test drive 🤣
Now that would be awesome! Thanks for letting me share the fun with you!
You need coffee with those Twinkies. Or, should I say, cawfee? 😁
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I really like this vehicle!! Great review Joe.
I appreciate you always watching
Excellent Review! Not for me, I can't ever buy high-end luxury without a V-8 or above. Rather go old school 1996 Crown Majesta!
This is a beast
I’m glad you are liking it!
It does have a different look... I do see a little mazda in the front I see u Toyota 👀😆.. However, if I'm gonna spend that 50 might as well get a lexus.. Great video 📹👍!!
Which Lexus would you get? Thanks for watching!
Lexus IS 300 ... better looking holds more value... In my opinion but I'm no expert..lol
I loved the Toyota Crown Deluxe we had in the Philippines in the 60s. They were a joy to ride! Glad they have brought the marquee back!
Those were the hood old days!
my guy has a unique way of reviewing a car, i love it. My first time here.
That is so awesome Carlson. Thanks for being so supportive!
0-60 seems a little faster than 5.7 seconds 🤔 Great review!
I agree with you Jonathan!
it is, I think at least! Redline Reviews got a 5.5 sec 0-60