2025 Toyota Crown Signia Review - SUV but Really a Wagon

[@mominth]

When did wagon become a bad word in cars? I have had a station wagon for years and it is a god sent. I can haul so much stuff and people, it is fun to drive. The whole shaming of cars is why we are paying top dollar for oversized non practical cars.

[@TheStraightPipes]

E55 AMG Wagon gang 💪

[@dagoose.]

Bro in bangladesh i saw a bunch of jdm import wagons, like Toyota Proboxes, Corolla Fielders with these cool-ass bodykits, lowered

[@MPPJ1931]

Since moms started getting the good family car and dads either have a company vehicle or they get the beater car.

[@calebwany8422]

Well, pretty much no wagons in NA except maybe the Outback

[@MS-1994]

Agreed. I have a Mercedes wagon and it is mostly amazing.

[@xBonyKnees]

I'm currently car shopping - and honestly wish there were more wagons and hatchbacks. But, I agree with the comments - I don't know why people in North America hate on wagons so much. They are phenomenal and much better than all these weird small SUV's with basically zero trunk space

[@zenon3021]

2024 hyundai santa fe hybrid is worth looking at. 34mpg, big trunk (when you fold the 3rd row seats down)

[@MrHwin]

Compare to SUV with similar size, they're generally pricier, and back seat is tighter due to the middle seat hump.

[@hereigoagain5050]

I agree. Companies push SUVs over wagons and hatchbacks in USA because SUVs are classified as light trucks and have easier regulations, especially for fuel economy.

[@garyross7496]

They don’t. Automakers don’t want to make wagons because CAFE emissions requirements are more lax for crossovers. If there was sensible legislation for tailpipe emissions in NA, you’d see wagons everywhere. But our government is designed to be ineffective and corporations are designed to make money.

[@rightlanehog3151]

The wagon hate does not cross the USA-Canada border. We never stopped loving wagons in Canada.

[@nathanielross8232]

This might be the coolest looking vehicle Toyota has come out with in quite a while. Like it much more than the Crown.

[@andriimarchuk9649]

Give some hope and excitement for the future

[@topnineshow]

It's the 👑. Technically.

[@Unchainedmaple888]

Check out the Japanese exclusive Crown Sport. Way better looking than this Signia. It's literally a Toyota Purosangue

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Agreed. I love wagons, had Outbacks until I wanted something more premium, now I have a '22 RX V6. This is my favorite new Toyota/Lexus since the Lexus SC. Make a full on Lexus version, dropping the SUV pretense, and take my money!

[@MajorAddiction]

Especially lowered looking @ 1:17

[@Unchainedmaple888]

Toyota should've brought over the drop dead gorgeous Crown Sport to North America instead. It's a much more compelling car or at least make a Prius Cross that looks exactly like the Crown Sport but smaller and at a lower starting price

[@davidp.4727]

The Sport is sex on wheels , hoping they do bring it over too !

[@DouglasRosser]

Vehicle manufacturers "Nobody buys wagons!" Also vehicle manufacturers - Come out with a really expensive wagon that's as heavy as an SUV.

[@JRBeckford]

Yes! If it had that rear end of the Crown Sport I would so get this to replace my first gen Venza!

[@lightshunshine3861]

but in japan crown sport is way more expensive then crown crossover

[@calebwany8422]

well well well, just saw your comment on the throttle channel

[@diydrivenGA]

It's giving lexus RX front end, Corolla Cross and lexus rear, and UX vibes. This is a win. Let see what the refreshed RAV 4 looks like.

[@topnineshow]

If there's one thing you're guaranteed with that powertrain, it's reliability!

[@cristiankarlo]

I hope they bring the Crown Sport next, this red is 🔥

[@somerandomfella]

Front has a bit of Purosangue vibes.. rear has RR Velar vibes. Not a bad design.

[@JRBeckford]

I thought the rear looked more Corolla Cross. I wanted to replace my Venza with this but I dislike that rear end! just comes off cheap to me!

[@arsyadidris6349]

If u think this has a purosangue vibe, check out the Crown sport SUV JDM. 😅

[@pavel514mtlQC]

After owning a Honda Crosstour for many years I may have finally found my next car.

[@ohpotatoesandmolasses]

It looks so fucking good lowered.

[@miguelestela6681]

Wagons & minivans are two of the most practical, rational vehicles that meet most of consumer needs.

[@avboytx]

I have zero issues with this being a wagon. Looks really good. Better than the Crown Sedan IMO. Thank you guys for the review. Top notch as always ❤

[@NoelDelfin]

That photoshop lowering down is what ive been looking for in terms of height comparison. Well done!

[@MarkoLaurentOnline]

Copper one looks really sweet

[@Smoothsounds88]

It’s a shame the window sills aren’t higher. Any chance to reduce visibility is a great idea. Next refresh, the sill will be at forehead height.

[@blackcow8114]

looks so good when lowered

[@thndr_5468]

We just need to embrace the wagon once again. Spacious and practical it does it all!

[@gassman55]

Wagon guy here. I use a lightweight wheelchair and take it apart placing it on the passenger seat. The wagon is perfect in that it is easier to transfer in and the cargo space holds the wheelchair w/o taking it apart. I owned a MBZ 1990 E300 wagon for about 8-9 years before the maintenance was killing me then traded it in for a 2006 Volvo V70R (new). I recently added a 2021 MBZ All Terrain wagon which is a tad lower than the SUVs. It works but I wish it was a few inches lower. A used AMG e63 wagon would work but as most know a 2021 comes in at around $90-100K. I am hoping the Crown wagon works since it may be a car to own. I hope the wheelchair fits in the boot with the back seats remaining up. We will see.

[@davidp.4727]

shut up and take my money!

[@faridgasimov1742]

Love this! Toyota has revamped their design department for sure

[@6193drizzle]

Drove a (manual)ford focus estate in Switzerland. Was a cool car and held almost as much luggage as my wifes Outback. Def bring back the Wagons

[@PhillyDee215]

Seems like the further we get into the future the more older vehicles they redesign or should I say bring back to life like the Crown

[@jaere17]

the crown has always been around, just mainly in japan. it's actually their longest running vehicle line

[@beyondcleon]

Id only buy it as a wagon. Looks MUUUUCH better as a wagon. Especially in white🔥

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

But it is a wagon. Toyota can't fool me

[@ALnMO]

This checks all the boxes for what I want in my next vehicle

[@Adam_Star_0]

Finally the long waited signia

[@harrismi7]

I recently bought a used Lexus RX350 with the same tan interior and a dark red exterior, so I basically have a first generation 2021 Toyota Crown Signia.

[@stevem4560]

I love Wagons. Bring them back to the USA!

[@joelbaker2172]

So much better than the SUVdan, monstrosity.

[@SME5724]

Long Live the WAGON !! …. 1:16 would do that immediately ❤

[@Bmontepeque11]

This has actually become not just a Crown that I actually like but one of my favorite SUVs ever. Look, I want my cars to be nice enough, and this is nice enough :), with lots of space and practicality while being a hybrid so you get decent MPGs and it's comfortable, plus, it should be reliable because it's a Toyota. So personally, I don't need my cars to be nicer than this if that means massive price and weight hikes, plus, most premium SUVs tend to have harsher suspension because they like to pretend they are sporty but that doesn't speak to me, if I want a sports car I would just buy a sports car :) So yeah! This is pretty much perfect for what I would want in an SUV so I LOVE it (Despite the CUV sound 💀)

[@bho6486]

I find this a really interesting vehicle but I still like the design of our '21 Venza. Just wish we could have got the tan interior with the blueprint blue exterior.

[@anitachambers9932]

I have a Crown. LOVE IT! Can't wait for this to come out. I will be purchasing this in Bronze!!!😊

[@JonathanDavisJJ]

Why can't North America get cheap wagons? I miss my Suzuki Esteem Wagon in Manual

[@Cozmo85]

Because they don’t sell

[@JonathanDavisJJ]

@@Cozmo85 if you build it, they will buy

[@calebwany8422]

@@JonathanDavisJJ well, yes but actually no

[@faheemabbas3965]

@@JonathanDavisJJmost of America is too insecure for wagons, they’d get SUVs instead unfortunately. We’re the minority here sadly, wanting wagons in the US.

[@JonathanDavisJJ]

you're not going to get to drive wagons with the ghosts of some automotive greats with these kinds of attitudes

[@greenlavaproductions]

You guys made this seem much cooler than even all the Toyota marketing. I don’t mind these wagons being called crossovers to pull the wool over some folks eyes.

[@tbecon]

Yes, station wagons are back! I like that it is less boxy, much lower (though I did like being up high for visibility) and this really should have car like dynamics since it is a car in wagon form). It's time to stop pretending that we're "active" people, we are not, we go shopping and haul the offspring to their games and practices. The Venza that this is replacing went up $5K in the last 3 years without any upgrades and this is another $5K or more than the Venza so Toyota can maintain their position as the most profitable car maker in the world and it's less efficient on top of that. All that said, STATION WAGONS are back baby, finally getting what we actually need rather than the pretentious "tough off roaders" that we NEVER actually used. The few that do will buy the 4 runner.

[@piotrw2108]

a big raised wagon with 4 wheel drive is in many coutries a best option.

[@ravenguard1495]

Not sure why the didn’t put the hybrid max option in this but it is a really nice car!

[@Tamerlan-Z]

It would be interesting to check out the trunk/back, with seats down and show it's estate/cargo capacity. Seams to be an important feature to speak about. Good job overall, as always. You guys got style.

[@Sunavera]

Just came from raitis rides review, pretty nice car… the silhouette on the side is beautiful when lowered

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

I love wagons, and had Outbacks until I wanted something more premium, now I have a '22 RX V6. This is my favorite new Toyota/Lexus since the Lexus SC. Make a full on Lexus version, without the SUV pretense, and take my money!

[@jml9550]

Hate to break it to you. Lexus is not gonna make a version of this. They have plenty of hybrid SUVs and selling like hotcakes. Lexus family household here, have 3 in currently.

[@johnjohnp4]

Yep, I would drive this. I know Yuri said the pano roof opens, but sadly, it doesn’t 😢

[@Porkchop-76]

When I saw the word wagon all I could think of was Chevy Chase Christmas vacation 😂

[@ymlccc]

GR team quietly entered the chat....

[@haivang3503]

When they have the same engineer between Lexus and Toyota. The design philosophy will look very similar across these two brands. This crown utilizes some of the RX/NX feature. With that price, better get the more luxurious and comfort ride in the Lexus.

[@dknight211]

Thanks for talking about the brake pedal feel! I cannot stand the hybrids where the last few feet of stopping could either be smooth or be a neck-breaking grabby stop.

[@AmanRajput01]

No Canadian price?

[@RAV4Adventures2024]

The paint jobs on these is amazing, when you see them in person.

[@mkynxtg]

Watching this makes me miss my 87 Toyota Cressida wagon.

[@EndeavorsDnB]

I can take or leave wagon’s. Don’t really mind whether they are or are not.

[@dbajonr]

Should I call it the Toyota Crown Outback or Toyota Crown allroad? Either way, I'm already googling how to lower it.

[@cbotten106]

That rear tail light bar looks positively Cayennesque.

[@andrewk.1310]

Been waiting for this review 🙌

[@jon368100]

Something that always drives me crazy about Toyota is they never provide a combined torque figure for their three motor hybrids. I’m not sure if there just isn’t a great way to do it with the way their hybrids work, but given the performance I would just assume it’s competitive with the competition. It’s likely this has about as much torque as a Santa Fe hybrid, Sorento hybrid, etc

[@SueBobChicVid]

I like the subtle grill. Maybe we can start to move away from the ridiculously large grills of recent years.

[@aldairperez5464]

It would be nice if Toyota made the Signia actually look like a wagon instead of guessing if it's a CUV/wagon. I'm not sure about sales if the made a CUV or wagon. Their lineup of crossovers is expansive: Corolla Cross, bZ4x, RAV4, Signia, 4Runner, Venza, Land Cruiser, Highlander, Grand Highlander, and Sequoia. Toyota has sedans, hatchback, crossovers, minivan, trucks, and sports cars. Having a wagon could help not only diversify their crossover-heavy lineup but have different, yet practical body style for those who are tired of seeing crossovers/SUV's.

[@cherray50]

I'm liking this a lot

[@patsionate]

Can we get the Crown Sport? Please Toyota

[@ishan2127]

Toyota should've brought the crown sport that thing is freaking gorgeous

[@diydrivenGA]

So much better than the Crown even though it seems like a reverse engineered UX. This might have me holding off on a purchase. This lowered is fuego

[@militmaster]

Team HUD! Hope Toyota brings it to this model sooner rather than later

[@dorybleu1]

Nice to see the two of you back together. It was weird seeing you solo...

[@botch3936]

Your "visor roar" will become my new ringtone; thanks!

[@Gopinathk17]

Naveen where are you?? Did you like the design and interiors of this??

[@johnkraft6053]

Awesome can’t wait to have the car that everybody thinks is called “insignia”

[@ryanjameskelley]

I couldn't tell what Yuri said about the passenger seats? I think he said no lumbar on passenger seat, did anyone catch it?

[@theroburrito]

I wish NA was getting the PHEV version that JP is getting! That would make this the perfect dad wagon

[@mirceamunteanu4791]

I wish that too. Maybe some day...

[@UnleashthePhury]

The advantage of a Plug in hybrid over a standard one is minimal - you’re actually going to be less efficient under non -EV operation due to the extra weight of the plug in battery.

[@wackit6756]

What road in San Diego is that? It’s beautiful!

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

It really is. I'd lower this but lowering always decreases ride quality unless you go for some crazy expensive set up. This lowered maybe just an inch or two would be perfect. Id love to maybe get one of these used but i know how Toyota holds value. Speaking of wagons though i had a Toyota fielder in Jamaica and I'm telling you it was literally perfect. I hate how companies can give stuff to some countries and not to others and it's funny how almost every enthusiast loves wagons but we don't buy them. Id get this

[@panameradan6860]

The way to make a good sun visor (9:30) is to make dual sun visors for both front seats (see cayenne, explorer, etc.)

[@SamuelAkingbade]

This seems to be more appropriate as a successor to the 2014 Venza which was basically a Camry Crossover. More comfortable and built on the same platform. The current Venza is a big miss.

[@Cymrian]

Going from this video to Throttle House's video on this car, and saw the suction ring mark on the moon roof, and then saw that Throttle House has their camera mounted exactly where that suction ring mark is.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Ya they went the week earlier and broke the Land Cruiser 🔥🔥

[@agpawpaw5912]

I just herd somebody say I love wagons. Now we have two guys in USA who’s love wagons

[@irvingvelez1670]

You guys asked about the meaning of Signia. It’s derivative from the word insignia. Insignia (the plural of Latin insigne: emblem, symbol) is a symbol or token of personal power, status or office, or of an official body of government or jurisdiction. Insignia are especially used as an emblem of a specific or general authority. Typical examples of insignia are: Crowns.

[@berkalper4742]

it looks so good lowered

[@spymansez]

slo-mo visor test replay is crazy

[@RussellRobinson77]

Iv always liked the first gen venza, not sure why they didn't just run with that name if they were so intent on renaming it for north america. Either way, hope to see more of these on the road. They look great

[@fuzzycuffs]

Lowered Crown looks sick AF

[@MrRey84972]

The design language of Toyotas vs. Lexus is getting way too similar. I know they’re the same company but when the L design language makes it to the interior. I am beginning to question if Lexus is worth the money at all.

[@lionintu]

Just so everyone knows, you cannot open the Moon roof 😊😊

[@ZenZill]

Looking for a hybrid-wagon after my 2019 Subie Impreza.

[@dbeckMSP]

Will this be getting the turbo eventually?

[@LoneWolfSparty]

I doubt it, unless this sells well.

[@letzgow6110]

Thought of the Subaru Outback right when I first saw it. Wagons are amazing! BMW and Volvo have some nice ones also

[@mattmayo3539]

The Toyota geezer pleaser back at it again.

[@grcigar9911]

Why no Crown badging on the vehicles themselves in North America?

[@sixyears]

I wanna see you guys do a review of the 2024 VW jetta trendline 6 speed manual vs the 2024 Nissan Sentra S 6 speed manual.

[@jfkbro7875]

I like doing my own oil changes and seems darn near impossible to find 0w8 oil off the shelf these days. I’ll wait on this until the dealer doesn’t charge $16/quart or Autozone starts carrying 0w8

[@ctecproductions]

If you can get your hands on a Crown Signia or NX450h+, which would you choose?

[@ElliotGSchramm]

Do you guys know what happens to fully functional yet 'pre-production' press cars? There is nothing online that I can find about it. From what I've gleaned, some are used as corporate cars until end of lifespan or destroyed after press use. Perhaps a select few are kept in company collections (not open to the public).

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yup you’re right. Pretty much all of them are crushed

[@bikebudha01]

OH MY GOD IT LOOKS SO MUCH BETTER LOWERED....

[@BeastModeXCIII]

If they make a PRIME plug in hybrid with the RAV4 PRIME powertrain, then it's an instant buy for me

[@SmiFF_]

We need a "0 fingerprint surfaces and materials" or are they gonna sell us branded gloves for that specific purpose ?!

[@frederickmiller5492]

this desperately needs a battery assist to increase torque. (a Rav4 Prime version of this would be amazing) With a little more horsepower and a lot more torque, this WAGON would rule. I LOVE the way it looks - it's so much better looking than the basic crown.

[@jeffreysalazar7770]

No facial hair Yuri is the best looking Yuri.

[@davidderrico9534]

Why choose this over a loaded 2025 Camry ?

[@TheMelissa62]

I think I've found the replacement for my volvo XC70! Wagons are the best!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Gentlemen, What a pity Toyota won't sell Canadians the cheaper Signia XLE on 19" rims. 🤨 We can't buy the Camry LE either.🤬

[@LoneWolfSparty]

Email Toyota Canada. They might change their mind if they get enough feedback (maybe?)

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@LoneWolfSparty Yes, I wrote to them as soon as the announcement about the XLE was made last year. They need to hear from more people.

[@LoneWolfSparty]

@@rightlanehog3151 with the Signia a change might take a year since they're built in Japan; but it's better than nothing

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@LoneWolfSparty Just a couple of years ago Toyota Canada was offering us cheaper trims that were not offered in the US. Now they have gone in the opposite direction.

[@LoneWolfSparty]

@@rightlanehog3151 makes me wonder if they tried it and they didn't sell as well as anticipated so they stopped offering them?

[@phxpaul]

What constitutes a wagon? A CUV/SUV? The Crown looks like a SUV to me. I used to a 2015 Outback. I thought of it as a SUV. Irked me to no end that the registration called it a Wagon. Traded to a Grand Cherokee. The inter space was nearly identical and it was classified as a SUV. Someone explain the classification difference to me.

[@desmondliao]

Crown Sport > Crown Signia

[@thewatersavior]

For 50k, I'd hope my throne would come with massage seats.

[@lynp9996]

honestly would be cool if this came with wool seats like toyota century has had for a long time.