Actually those “vitambaa” in Japan is a symbol of luxury & beauty. That's why even the Toyota Century the “RR” of Japan has them. I have driven a Toyota crown called Majesta & it had a V8 engine & till today I believe it's the best crown in terms of power though it was thirsty. Awesome content!
Good job Eric and Carnversations team. I'm a petrohead who shares almost 95% of your tastes coz I agree with most your opinions about cars. Looks, engine choices, choosing a car in a category across brands..etc Na hizo vitambaa bana!!!
Erick I've known you recently but I've managed to watch all the episodes to catch up and I've enjoyed and learnt alot from all videos🔥💯My request is you do review on buying a redriven car locally am interested in purchasing Crown 2012 Athlete
kindly do an in depth review of the volvo xc60 2014. In depth meaning 1. maintenances cost; that is the service cost and any major replacements of car parts 2. mention the services centers in Nairobi. 3. mention any mechanical issues the car has faced since 2014 and if it has had any recalls.
Wokabi, Benz isn't everything. Crown has the comfort Benz offers, some even have swivelling vents, powered rear blinds etc. Then it being a Toyota the reliability is higher and at a more affordable cost = better value.
I was torn between the crown and a mercedes. I chose mercedes because of its imposing image which greatly boosts my career. But objectively I absolutely loved the crown.
Japanese prefer velvet ... It's so prestigious huko... Sasa having a car with velvet seats and izo neti... Uko wewe ni bazuu! If you notice most crown through generations zi hukam na izo. Neti.. same to premios and rav 4
Hello Erick with a CK,thank you for the reviews.Could you please do a review on the Nissan Fuga/Skyline and how they compare with the Toyota Crown Athlete.Am torn between these options. Thank you.
@@manuelbusiness9744 they share the same 2.5 or 3.5 engine with the fuga and teana unlike the teana with the cvt they are all underappreciated they are reliable and well screwed like the crown. but the crown is overrated
the current skyline shares the same 2.0 engine with the mercedes c class but some how reliable the 3.5 is the best choice but not economical but there is a hybrid option of the skyline
One of the most underrated Toyota old school that truly emulated the Mercedes chasis structure is Toyota Corona (nyoka) that machine is a crazy performer especially the 5A and 4A engine and they never get old ...
Wokabi, acha kutuchomea sisi watu wa Kinangop. 😅 Nice review! I love your videos. Kindly check your volume levels. Kuna places unasikika but zingine volume iko low.
I own a 2012 athlete pearl silver in color, whenever i look at 2013 model of the athlete i always feel like the 2012 model has the better outlook physical build appearence
@@82phalanX I would never have such an opinion. There are in the same class and you still pick a Toyota Crown? There's something I'm missing and I'm okay with it.
@@omuonyotieno oh yes! We were conditioned to believe that luxury had to be european. Like Toyota & Honda, the Koreans are working to add to the rude awakening of the europeans, you should see the Genesis brand, its a good time to be a car shopper and it'll only get better..
Hi Eric,for Toyotas with hybrid synergy drive,are they better in terms of maintenance apart from them being more economic while comparing them to their non-hybrid counterparts
the Toyota Ractis' after further harp devotion, is the coldest PRactis ensuring vehicle. But the Toyota crown; is the Koldest' for the devotees to Maximum Rasta Prisms.
As always good content Erick 👍 Maybe you can share an episode on your thought and experience when using Hybrid engines. I've read some reviews where they are said to be unreliable and problematic. Would be good to learn more about them, what to be on the look out for when buying and the does and donts'
Great reviews. How I wish one day you could do comparative reviews for example you have intuited the crown is close to a Mercedes. Crown vs Mercedes or Crown vs Teana or Crown vs Artenza
Wokabi, I have been watching your videos for a while now. Nice review. Japanese luxury car enthusiasts(Crown Owners) wako na umama sana, I agree with you those vitambaa are quite annoying and hard to keep clean. Most executive cars in Japan have those vitambaa. @son of Africa dont compare an e-class with Crown.. In its category its "cheap best" but tiers below Mercedes E Class, BMW 5 Series and Audi A5 these last two are a cheap alternative to Mercedes E Class. Lets not compare Mercedes to Crown. Either you drive a Mercedes or others(kadhalika).
I have 2 crowns 3 litre v6 and 2.5 v6 this things are class i wont suggest the hybrid thet are lighter also the 3ltre is the royal e class fully loadwd witg fridge readers recliner back seats warmers also front and back seat so guess he should look for me
I own a crown 2010 3 litre v6 and a C200 kompressor. Crown is full loaded with leather seats and air purifier system. I love it to bits but one thing annoys me. Squirky sound of leather. Before I had same trim level 2005 with no leather seats and I can say without hesitation fabrics seats are more comfy especially long rides. Also reliability is unquestionable unlike Mercedes. However I give kudos to Mercedes for precise steering.
Wat told that the power mode is a feature that should be used when maybe towing something heavy rather than a feature that will make the car abit aggressive. Not sure though.
Good job. Are hybrid batteries available in Kenya now. How expensive are they? Approximately how many kilometers do you get before you need to change your battery.
The crown has always been a good sedan. Aside from the toyota President, sold specifically in japan, this one struck a balance from the likes of the SUV segment and the lexus ones like the LS450. The majesta had a V8, same one as in the landcruiser. Not so much luxurious as the lexus, but definitely a performer and luxury car for that other 'class' of people.
Pretty much the crown is like the eastern secondary luxury brand for Toyota. But the Crown has been around 1955 before Lexus was introduced in. Lexus sold their ls not thee crown due to the crown being one inch shorter, so there isn’t a lot of them roaming in the west.
Sasa hivyo vitambaa nimeviona kwenye magari mengi toka Japan. Vinanikumbusha yale makochi nyumbani kwa nyanyaa oshagoo.🤦🏼♂️ Interesting thing about cloth upholstery in Japan is that it (at least historically) is more highly regarded than leather. The Japanese consider high quality Wool and Veleur to be superior to leather. That's why you find early Lexus variants in that Market (Celsiors) and other Luxury versions like the Crown with cloth. I will admit, I don't understand how this luxury Crown Royale HYBRID lacks features like an auto-dimming rear view mirror. Usually these suckers are fully loaded.
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Actually those “vitambaa” in Japan is a symbol of luxury & beauty. That's why even the Toyota Century the “RR” of Japan has them. I have driven a Toyota crown called Majesta & it had a V8 engine & till today I believe it's the best crown in terms of power though it was thirsty. Awesome content!
True that.
Ur right. Majesta ni Baba yao. Have not seen it on Kenyan roads that much as I do to the other crowns
Where can I get the Majesta?
@@joesfreshfarm hit me up nikupeleke mombasa kwa Mhindi hukua nazo
Absolutely,this is culture..
This channel is addictive. Ni kama bhang u try once u start waiting for next notifications.
Walai😂
mtu wa fangi wewe 😂😂😂
Daniel we've got you hooked on the joint bro, keep on supporting
That's why wokabi husema canversations brings an alluring motorcycle experience juu ni safi😅
Very
"Na manze hii gari iko na vitambaa😅" that comment came out so natural like it's off script 😂😂😂 plus it registered some level of disappointment😂
Good job Eric and Carnversations team. I'm a petrohead who shares almost 95% of your tastes coz I agree with most your opinions about cars. Looks, engine choices, choosing a car in a category across brands..etc Na hizo vitambaa bana!!!
Hapo kwa vitambaa manze ndo uliweza kabisaa🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great content though keep up the good job
@erick wokabi. You forgot to mention the highest trim of the crown called the crown majesta with a 4.2l v8
Erick I've known you recently but I've managed to watch all the episodes to catch up and I've enjoyed and learnt alot from all videos🔥💯My request is you do review on buying a redriven car locally am interested in purchasing Crown 2012 Athlete
Excellent work. Never driven a crown but it does look good. Keep up the good work.
Thank you our guy from the clean city, we appreciate your support always
You had me at "clearly gari haitaki mtu wa lift". Good work carnversations.
Thank you for the support always
I remember the Review you did on Crown athlete afew years ago.It was dope
Built quality is 100% , it's just that it's not over engineered unlike its German counterparts .
Reliable and easy to maintain
kindly do an in depth review of the volvo xc60 2014. In depth meaning
1. maintenances cost; that is the service cost and any major replacements of car parts
2. mention the services centers in Nairobi.
3. mention any mechanical issues the car has faced since 2014 and if it has had any recalls.
Volvo is a swedish brand so expect its maintenance to be high
Wokabi, Benz isn't everything. Crown has the comfort Benz offers, some even have swivelling vents, powered rear blinds etc. Then it being a Toyota the reliability is higher and at a more affordable cost = better value.
True the Benzes are overrated
Not necessarily, they are some really good benzes with advanced features and comforts
In Malaysia for a long time taxi drivers bought 10 year old Crowns from another country and used it for
I really like how you review vehicles, you are composed, knowledgeable, honest, absolutely right and unfavorable, keep it up!
BIG HELLO FROM 🇲🇿. FROM ÁFRICA TO THE WORLD. EXCELLENT JOB
Good review Wokabi. Please do a review of the Toyota Mark X. Thanks alot. Viva
09:46 hakuna mtu amenotice the steerring wheel ime adjust to the drivers level....
Vitambaa,are meant to protect the materials seat from hot sun in Japan.
Then it is straight engine not V.
But good job.
I watch even international reviews.. and Eric you up there... you doing a good job
Would you also do the review for Nissan Teana 2014 model
In my opinion the old model crown was the best looking toyota car
I was torn between the crown and a mercedes. I chose mercedes because of its imposing image which greatly boosts my career. But objectively I absolutely loved the crown.
😮you are a roya?
Me I want more of Mazda....I just fell in love with it😁😁💪
Hapo Kwa pesa haitaki kelele. Watu wa Subaru waskie
Awesome and informative as always. I like the crown, good car.
Looking forward to a Mitsubishi RVR 1600cc review.
Toyota Crowns are used as standard taxis in Japan, hence the vitambas
Japanese prefer velvet ... It's so prestigious huko... Sasa having a car with velvet seats and izo neti... Uko wewe ni bazuu!
If you notice most crown through generations zi hukam na izo. Neti.. same to premios and rav 4
Apo kwa mkalee you've nailed it😂😂
Hello Erick with a CK,thank you for the reviews.Could you please do a review on the Nissan Fuga/Skyline and how they compare with the Toyota Crown Athlete.Am torn between these options.
Thank you.
nissan fuga its the better option
@@lukaho87 what of the skyline?
@@manuelbusiness9744 they share the same 2.5 or 3.5 engine with the fuga and teana unlike the teana with the cvt they are all underappreciated they are reliable and well screwed like the crown. but the crown is overrated
the current skyline shares the same 2.0 engine with the mercedes c class but some how reliable the 3.5 is the best choice but not economical but there is a hybrid option of the skyline
One of the most underrated Toyota old school that truly emulated the Mercedes chasis structure is Toyota Corona (nyoka) that machine is a crazy performer especially the 5A and 4A engine and they never get old ...
Wokabi, acha kutuchomea sisi watu wa Kinangop. 😅
Nice review! I love your videos.
Kindly check your volume levels. Kuna places unasikika but zingine volume iko low.
Waaaa, wokabi c huyu boy ameiva story za magari walai, u r soo on point bro........ I follow every episode
Sina gari yet lakini me huwatch episode kama zote hapa.
This car ,the toyota crown royal saloon is one of my prayers next year, its a very classy car,I have done a lot of research about it
I hate sedans but I would buy a crown in a heartbeat
The majesta is the top level trim of crown
show the dash. Do 0-100kph tests on reviews.
What about the resale value in Kenya ?
The vitambaas are a sign of utmost cleanliness by the japanese mostly used by taxi drivers.
now you know.
I'm not a Toyota fanboy, but I do sure recognise the Crown 👑
I own a 2012 athlete pearl silver in color, whenever i look at 2013 model of the athlete i always feel like the 2012 model has the better outlook physical build appearence
Same opinion the 2012 model looks much better than the 2014
I am a lady, a kikuyu lady to be specific and vitambaas ata kwa viti za nyumba is a big 'NOOOOO!' for me.
Wallahy tena, hizo vitambaa nazitoa na nizichome 😂😂😂
Am a Ugandan and I like the crown, completely compete with E- class Mercedes Benz C- class ❤
Benz no longer controls the luxury market .,lexus caught up in both reliability and comfort.
*Toyota*
Crown eats mercedes c class for breakfast. You can compare it with mercs from e250 and above
Word,C class plays with the mark x
Great content but I'm always puzzled as to why people buy this car and there's a C class or get a 2012 E 250 of the same price.
On the contrary, one would wonder why anyone would buy a Merc, BM, Jag or Audi as long as the Crown or Lexus GS & LS are in production..
@@82phalanX I would never have such an opinion. There are in the same class and you still pick a Toyota Crown? There's something I'm missing and I'm okay with it.
@@wilsonkariuki1242 yessir, I would pick the crown without butting an eyelid. Question is, why on earth would I pick the euro trash over the crown?
@@82phalanX I also keep asking myself the same question. We were thoroughly brainwashed on these German machines. There's better quality elsewhere.
@@omuonyotieno oh yes! We were conditioned to believe that luxury had to be european. Like Toyota & Honda, the Koreans are working to add to the rude awakening of the europeans, you should see the Genesis brand, its a good time to be a car shopper and it'll only get better..
Hi Eric,for Toyotas with hybrid synergy drive,are they better in terms of maintenance apart from them being more economic while comparing them to their non-hybrid counterparts
Audi A4 and Audi A5 please....Be thorough and critical...We appreciate your work Sir Wokabi.
Very nice, but what about the fuel consumption?
the Toyota Ractis' after further harp devotion, is the coldest PRactis ensuring vehicle. But the Toyota crown; is the Koldest' for the devotees to Maximum Rasta Prisms.
As always good content Erick 👍
Maybe you can share an episode on your thought and experience when using Hybrid engines. I've read some reviews where they are said to be unreliable and problematic. Would be good to learn more about them, what to be on the look out for when buying and the does and donts'
I just love the rear lights😎
Great reviews. How I wish one day you could do comparative reviews for example you have intuited the crown is close to a Mercedes. Crown vs Mercedes or Crown vs Teana or Crown vs Artenza
Hey Erick am one of your biggest fan following in all social media platforms
Please do comparison between Royal saloon and Athlete..
Requesting for Mark X new shape review ,
Great work Erick. Please do a review of Golf Mk VII TSI
Hello, nice review, could you review the ISUZU DMAX double cab?
It has a lexus grill badged with the crown logo
Hey Erick
Love your show..
Could you please review the Toyota Corolla Cross and the 2019 Toyota Rav4?
which one should I go the "toyota crown or the mark x "?? am confused which one is the beast 🤔
kama hauna budget go for crown
I would opt a Toyota crown
Consumption can be a topic btw the 2
Mark x has a better fuel consumption.....
Wokabi, I have been watching your videos for a while now. Nice review. Japanese luxury car enthusiasts(Crown Owners) wako na umama sana, I agree with you those vitambaa are quite annoying and hard to keep clean. Most executive cars in Japan have those vitambaa. @son of Africa dont compare an e-class with Crown..
In its category its "cheap best" but tiers below Mercedes E Class, BMW 5 Series and Audi A5 these last two are a cheap alternative to Mercedes E Class.
Lets not compare Mercedes to Crown. Either you drive a Mercedes or others(kadhalika).
Great review. However, a slight correction: you mentioned that the engine is horizontal. I think you meant longitudinal. Thank you
This was the car that I was anticipating....waazi Ericko
in australia we can actually import this crowns from Japan, very limited number of models that can be allowed and this one passes
I have 2 crowns 3 litre v6 and 2.5 v6 this things are class i wont suggest the hybrid thet are lighter also the 3ltre is the royal e class fully loadwd witg fridge readers recliner back seats warmers also front and back seat so guess he should look for me
I own a crown 2010 3 litre v6 and a C200 kompressor. Crown is full loaded with leather seats and air purifier system. I love it to bits but one thing annoys me. Squirky sound of leather. Before I had same trim level 2005 with no leather seats and I can say without hesitation fabrics seats are more comfy especially long rides. Also reliability is unquestionable unlike Mercedes. However I give kudos to Mercedes for precise steering.
for vitambaa you can get the seat covers. Its about 2K per seat so 10K total and they look like leather seats but its just a cover.
I would really want you to review the "dudu" Mitsubishi Mirage...
Point to note, there's theToyota crown majesta with the 4.6l V8
Where can I get one in mint condition?
@@joesfreshfarm gotta search very hard it's more rare and expensive
@@1DonFF If the price is right, I'll do what I can to own it
Hybrid if one can avoid it is better, reasons is when charging battery fails problems starts from there onwards.
Its a Toyota, it won’t fail anytime soon
Wat told that the power mode is a feature that should be used when maybe towing something heavy rather than a feature that will make the car abit aggressive. Not sure though.
Next Wokabi ni Nissan Teana ama Mark x
Lexus LX570 review
and also land cruiser v8
Does this car have soft close doors as standard?
How is the AWD compared to the 2WD?
Toyota mark x 2013 please
Good job. Are hybrid batteries available in Kenya now. How expensive are they? Approximately how many kilometers do you get before you need to change your battery.
The crown has always been a good sedan. Aside from the toyota President, sold specifically in japan, this one struck a balance from the likes of the SUV segment and the lexus ones like the LS450. The majesta had a V8, same one as in the landcruiser. Not so much luxurious as the lexus, but definitely a performer and luxury car for that other 'class' of people.
majesta has great power than royal or anthlete?
@@musomimukama3308 in case you didn't know, now you do.
The reviews here are on another level... waiting for 2014 outlander
Low profile tyres, 18' or 19's would make it a looker
i think this was changed by the unscruplus geys at the port..those rims don't belong to the crown
Mr. That’s a converter and not hybrid battery. The battery is under the rear seat. Do more research before u air😊
Oh come on bro the Lexus ls is the Benz and bmw competition, the crown is good but not as good as the Lexus ls
Pretty much the crown is like the eastern secondary luxury brand for Toyota. But the Crown has been around 1955 before Lexus was introduced in. Lexus sold their ls not thee crown due to the crown being one inch shorter, so there isn’t a lot of them roaming in the west.
Crown is the most beautiful Sedan in Toyotas
I agree she has looks man
I have one for you, find a Toyota Crown Majesta, have a go and tell us about it..
Which one is the best btwn Mark X and Crown in all perspectives ?
Crown ni mambo biad, ina variety mob kama Royal saloon, athlete na hata crown majesta with V8 engine na pia check on on Toyota century
in Japan they consider cloth seats more luxurious compared to lether...vitambaa ni seat covers
Nothing like the old crown. I like the old crown.
Hi Wokabi, how about you review a skyline?
Yeah. Nissan skyline 2016
Please do a review of the new mark x
Let's review your sweater hahaha ...nice review ck
Nobody: 😑
Wokabi: Alluring 😁😁
So true
😂😂😂💯
A nice and helpful video as always,, big up💯.And what road is that,,inakaa poa ya kuendesha😊😂
Do a comparative analysis for the Athlete...I know the differences are minimal but they exist.
Sasa hivyo vitambaa nimeviona kwenye magari mengi toka Japan. Vinanikumbusha yale makochi nyumbani kwa nyanyaa oshagoo.🤦🏼♂️
Interesting thing about cloth upholstery in Japan is that it (at least historically) is more highly regarded than leather. The Japanese consider high quality Wool and Veleur to be superior to leather. That's why you find early Lexus variants in that Market (Celsiors) and other Luxury versions like the Crown with cloth. I will admit, I don't understand how this luxury Crown Royale HYBRID lacks features like an auto-dimming rear view mirror. Usually these suckers are fully loaded.
Great work Sir....
The crown actually comes in three trim levels; Royal Saloon, Athlete and Majesta
Although the majesta is not as common as the other two
The Majesta comes with a 4l v8
The majesta is the big dawg as they would say not very common.
Majesta is the best
Wow Doug demuro has inspired
Best looking crown for me is the grs200 series
I agree
Great review as always.pls do one on Peugeot 508 sedan of 2014
Lovely cars! I got one as well and other one is Athlete 3.5