Is the ALL NEW 2025 Toyota Crown Signia XLE the best crossover on the market? Review and drive.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Fyi, there is a mistake in this video. This vehicle comes standard with leather upholstery in both XLE and Limited trims.

[@scottab36]

The official body type for the Crown Signia is "Wagon". 😉 I purchased mine and the first road trip was from Martinsburg, WV to Mystic, CT. I drove no more than 5 MPH over the speed limit and the fuel economy for the trip was 40 MPG. It's a dream to drive.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thats awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@mikejones-rc4lv]

Have this on order. Heated back seats and manual system to wash the headlamps on both the x l e and the limited. XLE does not have rain sending mirrors nor digital mirrors but I like the luxury interior and hopefully is much quieter than my RAV4 trade-in.. nice review

[@MattTheCarguy]

Awesome! Congratulations!

[@billyrock8305]

Awesome Lexus station wagon XLE the better model option ✅

[@MattTheCarguy]

Definitely

[@hansschotterradler3772]

Yep, I don't care for the pano roof and the associated reduction in headroom as I'm 6'-3". I'm also not a fan of those 21" wheels that come with the limited.

[@billyrock8305]

@@hansschotterradler3772 Exactly 👍 That pano roof is like a nuclear generating station in the summer. 🥵 ☢️

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Great review and I can't wait to test drive this.

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@Thebuscommunityleader thank you!

[@TheRealKingVitaman]

It's a luxury hybrid Outback, and I want one!

[@MattTheCarguy]

Yeah, Outback is the only other station wagon in non luxury segment.

[@WatchTheJoeChannel]

Im in the market and looking at the Outback Touring. I prefer Toyota reliability. The only con I can see compared to the Subaru is the all wheel drive system. I’m located in NJ and we get some pretty bad winters. I think Signia is such a better looking car. Oh and also Toyota has no spare and the Subaru does.

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@WatchTheJoeChannel imo opinion Subaru is more reliable than Toyota. May not be as flashy looking but definitely capable and their boxer flat four has been around forever. I have base 2025 Outback video coming on Monday.

[@WatchTheJoeChannel]

@@MattTheCarguy Ha. You wanna buy a Subaru with a blown engine?

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@WatchTheJoeChannel not really, what happened and I assume out of warranty?

[@stevennevins6643]

It’s real leather, not Softex.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Only on Limited

[@stevennevins6643]

@@MattTheCarguy I did a lot of research on the Crown Signia before winding up with Oxygen White/Saddle Tan Limited in my garage. XLE has the same leather interior as the Limited.

[@MattTheCarguy]

​@@stevennevins6643my bad, you are correct! Thanks for that info.

[@1956jude]

Correct!

[@danfarrand9072]

Great car, just ge aware that it has no spare tire and no room beneath the cargo area floor to hold a spare you might buy, not even a donut.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thanks for the info!

[@bwest-yq3uc]

Spare Tire, where is it? Can you buy one? How about the 2024 Model?

[@MattTheCarguy]

You can probably pick one up aftermarket for less than $500. This is a brand new model for 2025, wasnt made for 2024.

[@stevennevins6643]

@@bwest-yq3uc Not only need to buy a spare, but also a jack, tire iron hardware. Also might be hard to find a 21” Toyota specific temporary spare tire until the aftermarket catches up with this new vehicle.

[@brianwhitney9181]

​@@stevennevins6643I have said this all along when it showed up at car shows. No spare tire to start, it has less features then the Venza it replaces and thousands of dollars more for a vehicle constructed from Toyota parts bin.

[@stevennevins6643]

@@brianwhitney9181 Where else are parts for a Toyota supposed to come from?

[@brianwhitney9181]

@@stevennevins6643 The parts are not at issue, it's the fact Toyota expects you to pay thousands more for an SUV that has less standard equipment then the last Venza generation and you don't even get a spare tire at these prices!

[@scottab36]

It's not SOFTEX. It's leather!!

[@MattTheCarguy]

Yes, someone already corrected me on that. My mistake.

[@tomg.5066]

Paddle shifters seem totally out of place for this vehicle. Can’t see people spending more for the Venza replacement. This one won’t be able to shake the wagon stigma.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Time will tell.

[@robertmatthewgalbraith4925]

Does it have remote start?

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@robertmatthewgalbraith4925 i believe with subscription through phone app.

[@masonwhitcomb2778]

Does it have rear camera WASHER like thr limited??

[@MattTheCarguy]

good question. Looking at the specs I did not see one, but maybe someone will know the answer.

[@masonwhitcomb2778]

It's only on the Limited. Deal breaker for me!

[@67keyakaren68]

Honda can’t compete again….

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@67keyakaren68 they dont have a direct competitor to this particular model but I'll take Pilot vs Highlander or Grand Highlander any day, Civic vs Corolla as well and Cr-v vs Rav4. I think their Camry is better than the new Accord, Sienna has newer tech and better gas mileage than Accord. Depends on the model.

[@67keyakaren68]

@@MattTheCarguy right Honda can’t compete. They don’t compete with the Supra or GR86 either. The Signia is a better luxury vehicle than any acura.

[@stevennevins6643]

@@67keyakaren68 I beg to differ. I own a 2025 Crown Signia Limited and a 2024 MDX Advance. Both cars are great, but the MDX is by far the more luxurious. The MDX has fantastic ambient lighting, the Signia has none. MDX switchgear lighting is comprehensive, and has much better cabin lighting. The pano roof opens. MDX ELS sound system is better than the JBL in the Signia. MDX has 4-way lumbar, and memory settings for both the driver and passenger. The MDX’s leather feels like higher quality. The MDX has a head-up display and powered steering column. MDX rear seats recline. MDX has wood accent trim and metal speaker covers. What the Signia does have is 38 mpg versus barely 20 for the MDX.

[@67keyakaren68]

@@stevennevins6643 Crown made in Japan. MDX in Ohio. Crown wins

[@MattTheCarguy]

I'll take MDX any day over this. Far superior. More comfortable, better engine,more comfortable seats, more room, better technology.

[@michaelvella8511]

No dealers have any for testing 😮😮😮

[@MattTheCarguy]

They just started getting them and more on the way.

[@tinhinnh]

almost $3k for dealer ripoff addons

[@MattTheCarguy]

I think the new law came out that they can be penalized for unwanted add ons. Check out FTC website.