Review: 2025 Toyota Crown Signia - Sleek, Stylish + Efficient Hybrid SUV

[@TumblingMustard]

The Venza wasn’t a bad looking vehicle, but the near-wagon nature of these proportions makes me more interested in a Signia.

[@androiduberalles]

The most recent one was kinda strange since it just wanted to be a RAV4 (imo)

[@LukeO-1234]

You are the first one I am watching for this vehicle

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thank you!

[@J.W.W.]

Same. Every time

[@jeffs6090]

My first was with Joe just now. Here for my second.

[@JamMan6string]

Indeed, nobody gives you a smiles per gallon reaction better than Matt. Ref: Miata, Wrangler 392 and so on... Hopefully he will get a production Tacoma soon and we can get his revisited assessment of the new powertrain. I recommend two trial loops: the one that got him 17mpg before🤣🤣🤣 and another attempt to hit the 19/24 Toyota estimates.

[@bandosz3218]

Same

[@joshmauck7487]

bring back the wagonss. also after your bullitt video i started to pay more attention to your views compared to other channels and it genuinely bothers me. easily one of the best review channels out there and your vids are the ones i go to first when embargo’s like this drop. wish my one view would magically get your channel back to where it used to and deserves to be

[@JamieToddBand]

A sharp, efficient alternative to our Outback 3.6R! (if we ever wear it out). Thanks Matt!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Matt, Having seen just about all of them, I believe this is one of the best Signia reviews on KZbin. 🙌🙌After reading untold numbers of comments complaining about the price, I have just watched you astutely rhyme off a hat full of genuine Signia competitors which are just as or even more expensive. I also like the attention you brought to the back seat. My only substantial concerns about this very welcome addition to the under-served wagon market are the missteps Toyota made in the second row. Instead of pioneering superfluous extension flaps and endlessly boasting about six and a half feet of storage behind the front seats. Toyota ought to have provided a traditional 40/20/40 second row that slides and reclines. A premium-priced, all wheel drive wagon ought to come equipped for the ski slopes but somehow Toyota has forgotten the ski pass through.🤨 Sadly, the missing 40/20/40 rear seat has been repeated with the new 4Runner and Land Cruiser.

[@NeedSpeedRC]

That color looks 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@camjam344]

Surprised there is no hybrid max for the crown signia, but still a very appealing car and a great review! 😀

[@mirceamunteanu4791]

Hybrid Max has a high power rear motor, so it will handle way better then the regular 2.5L Hybrid :(

[@DahMexico]

Such a great looking vehicle!

[@blardpurple5442]

Thanks Matt for another Amazing Review! Looks like the Crown Signia is the future of the CUV world, Hybrid Power and MPG in a Mid-Size package. These should be Mainstream and not a niche market at only 20K units a year that they are expecting, watch other companies jump on board with this style and packaging.

[@rnmendozaphotography]

I have driven the ‘25 Crown Signia Limited for about a month now. It comes with a “digital key”. I love how quiet the inside cabin is. Back seat is comfortable. The full time AWD is a plus, normal and sport mode feels like you’re driving a V6. My only complaint is the manual steering column. In eco mode MPG is generous at 40MPG for City and if you drive it in Normal Mode 38MPG Hwy.

[@richardcasey7521]

I just bought one and I love it!

[@juliepoitinger5030]

I am new to your channel. I like your videos, but when a commercial comes on, I realize that I am out of breath just from listening to you talk so fast. It doesn’t seem like you take a breath at all during your long segments between edits. You give so much more information on vehicles than other channels, probably because you can fit it all in with that fast talking. Great videos!

[@bryantcurtis2573]

Love the vehicle, but the rear legroom is disappointing for a wagon-like vehicle. Love that bronze color!

[@Stanleyguy101]

Agree with you that it seems like a good choice for the 2 row. Looking forward to when these are on the CPO lot in a few years and depreciated a bit.

[@AWildKappa]

I think it’s beautiful !

[@DriveShaftDrummer]

This looks sharp!

[@AyahuascaDataScientist]

No spare tire

[@maxmillion125]

This thing looks amazing!

[@CalvinHikes]

It's good looking stationwagon for sure.

[@twotrackjack2260]

This is a good looking wagon, id choose it over the Kia or Hyundai competitor as it will likely retain its value better. Decent price point also, for what it is. Nice review Matt!

[@schellingrs]

Matt, can you give us an update on what vehicle are you planning on buying next now that the Bullit is gone? Could be a nice video comparing what cars you are thinking on buying.

[@lyndahammel9502]

He isn't buying another car. He's saving by using press cars and Beth's car.

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Great job Matt & I'm interested on buying this.

[@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.

[@truthserum5310]

Matt - How does the Signia drive/ride compared to a 25 Camry XLE? I like the wagon approach/practicality, just don't know if it's worth an extra 10K over an XLE Camry, and slightly less fuel economy over the Camry. Retiring soon, and want a good long distance road trip vehicle.

[@im_an_alvani]

Loving the form factor, color, and design language they're going with. A lot of Lexus coming down to Toyota.

[@brandononbrand]

Great to hear about the 600-mile range, keyless access on the rear doors, etc... features like that are what can seal the deal for me. the Mazda and Korean competitors are more likely to have discounts, right?... which would put the Mazda closer in price... but the Toyota should hold its value the most and be the easiest to sell down the road? I like Hyundai's adventurous design, but the price of that is a car that can look dated over time, and they're not as refined as Toyota and Mazda... The Mazda CX-70 looks best overall and is RWD-based, but it is significantly larger than the Crown, given that it's a CX-90 with a 3rd row delete... and Mazda still doesn't have keyless access to the rear doors!

[@EdEdd-li7pd]

Nice car, nice review.

[@dangmotorsports]

What’s the advantage/disadvantage of this compared to a Highlander?

[@matrix-fh9tn]

Looks nice (since it's a newer design) but 6.7" ground clearance is a deal breaker for me. I would choose the Lexus NX350h over Signia if I'm shopping within a similar price range compact luxury SUV.

[@brianwhitney9181]

Wow, and as a bonus you get no spare tire just a tire repair kit.😂😂😂😂

[@dogdoc1]

How's cargo space compared to the Kia EV6?

[@toyotaofnorthcharlotte]

Love this! Great video!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks!

[@susanalbright3527]

I was going to trade my 2021 RAV4 XLE limited for a 2024 RAV4 Hybrid Limited. Then I drove a Lexus RX, but 60+ for a loaded version was just too rich for me. Drove the Signia and it’s a great compromise. I bought a Signia Limited, Bronze Age like this one. I am really happy with it. I miss one little cubbyhole on the left side of the wheel and a sunglasses holder above. Pretty small misses in my opinion.

[@DJL78]

I REALLY like this. Wish it had the Hybrid Max but I would totally buy this over a Mazda CX-70 just for the efficiency and reliability. I say this as someone who loves Mazda’s.

[@midnightexpress1567]

This one or the Mazda CX-70? Which one would you buy?

[@bach1750]

The front gives me a hint of the Supra A70 MK3.

[@MikeySoft]

ANY ISSUES if this hybrid is PARKED FOR 2 OR 3 MONTHS in a HOT GARAGE near 100° while away on vacation?

[@billyrock8305]

Slow down dude. It’s okay to take a breath between words. Toastmasters 101. 🐢

[@KuyaArbee]

if this had a HYBRID MAX! prob SOLD ON IT! especially since this is 3k cheaper by MSRP... compared to a fully loaded platinum CROWN Sedan in the USA.... wish the CROWN SIGNIA had a more power or a more powerful powertrain option available. 7.8 0-60 unfortunately is slow......

[@ggthx]

Toyota looked at the current sales of the hybrid max in the crown sedan and was like yeah no need...

[@KuyaArbee]

@@ggthx well SEDANS dont sell.... that's why... their first MISTAKE! lol the RX is selling fine at the moment... no one wants a CROWN SEDAN unfortunately but it is a compelling sedan to be honest! just wish it was a lift back and not a closed trunk... still a great SEDAN overall imo.

[@ggthx]

@KuyaArbee Yeah not wrong, an unfortunate truth. Though O wonder why the 4th gen and not the fifth gen hybrid that's in the camry? Very odd....

[@KuyaArbee]

@@ggthx Yes that as well... if the CROWN is PEAK TOYOTA! why does the CAMRY getting the more futuristic rendition of their hybrid system but no the CROWN SIGNIA.... also why a hood prop still and no hood struts............... TOYOTA....

[@aceventura2515]

Toyota says it's 0-60 in around 7 seconds. That's quicker than the RAV4 hybrid which isn't painfully slow like some reviewers say.

[@stevenharris374]

I do enjoy these videos but as car guy to have to wait 11 mins to here about the drivetrain is a lil long be nice to start with power plant when you are going over the cars basics. In the driving part more deep drive about powertrain and how it feels hate skipping around a video to hear the power on some of these new cars.

[@ctecproductions]

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

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I love the plug-in hybrids, so if the price difference between the two doesn't matter to you, I'd rather have the NX 450h+.

[@naveenthemachine]

Neither of them 😂

[@jamesnicol3831]

best statement. Street based suv

[@Shambles7698]

Beautiful design+reliable. What not to like Toyota really get it right

[@10tenman10]

I believe the Santa Fe is quite a bit larger than the Crown Signia. The clisest direct competitor would probably be the Mazda CX50 hybrid.

[@francisgallozzi2595]

tail light design reminds me of Corolla Cross

[@jgriffin411]

Nice review, nice to hear your thoughts on the other competition. I'm looking for a vehicle that checks all the right boxes. This one is on my list.

[@immutabledew2175]

Bring more wagons!

[@tims9294]

Wagons are great, wish we could get the Audi RS4 Avant here in the USA

[@RANDsreviews]

I like it! I wouldn’t get one , but I like it!!!

[@francisgallozzi2595]

Is HUD even available?

[@curtisalexander4999]

No

[@saadal7499]

The front top remind me of the late 80s Toyota Subaru❤❤❤😂

[@J.W.W.]

Finally a wagon from Toyota again

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

I like the style of thie vehicle & I will buy this.

[@SammyyyWhammyyy]

Im definitely buying this for myself❤

[@AyahuascaDataScientist]

You must be like 50

[@mbenton6]

But how does it drive?

[@RM-np7qq]

WHAT THE SIGMA?!

[@shawnbl2048]

If it's like the current American crown it has limited driver position. Sadly since it drives really nice.im 5'11 215lbs

[@nintendoatarikiller]

Toyota did the venza/harrier so dirty with this 😂

[@bobdrago6965]

I’ll wait for the Lexus version.

[@MalcolmPerson]

2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid will be the main competition for this vehicle. It will have the same drive train from Toyota.

[@witsendcottage595]

Missing alot of creture comforts:HUD, panoramic sunroof that opens, , folding mirrors, 360 camera etc

[@fr3ddy1461]

The sunroof isn’t really a big deal for me. But everything else should Deff be included for the price.

[@hangarby10]

I'm staying with my 2023 Venza. Just don't see anything that I don't already have except the moon roof.

[@ScribblyPoppo]

Can it bake a cherry pie?

[@jaythomasni]

Made in Japan?

[@DJL78]

Yes!

[@kathym1904]

What wear and tear? You put your phone in and it doesn’t move. To me, as someone who has the 2924 Venza, the Crown isn’t that big a deal. Only real difference is the charging plate. That type should be in all Toyota models. The Crown seems to be a slightly fancier Venza

[@michaelvella8511]

Good care for moving day 😄

[@AntLive29]

what's the MSRP?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

19:55 Pricing and competitor comparisons

[@ohcanadaeh]

It is not going to be a big seller because it is a raised wagon and not a SUV like the RAV4, Venza or Highlander. It reminds me of the old Venza which was basically a station wagon.

[@c7406-q8c]

Sicknia?

[@mike9588]

Such low production numbers as usual with Toyotas that come from Japan, gonna be very challenging for people to get them 🥶

[@ms.b9093]

The MPG is not very impressive for a hybrid!

[@MiahV007]

What are you expecting? 60 mpg?

[@B0rnToSlay]

It's considered a mid sized crossover though, I don't know if there is any other mid-size hybrid that gets significantly better MPG than this.

[@Escanor990]

@@MiahV007I expected 50mpg avg

[@MiahV007]

@@Escanor990 The 2025 Camry XLE doesn’t even get that with its new powertrain. How would you expect a premium lifted wagon/suv that’s longer than a Highlander to achieve that?

[@Escanor990]

@@MiahV007 You got a point. But they're not far from that target. Maybe in a couple of years. Maybe newer hybrid battery technology might help to achieve that MPG.

[@colbyjk]

Wait what about the M340 😂😂

[@Therafester14]

Wow awesome standard featurees. I think this more than the Venza. I wonder if Toyota will get rid of some vehicles or not. So many SUV’s

[@kajukuja]

🙂👍

[@cory5197]

I’m confused. It seems to be at Lexus level, but Toyota, iono anymore

[@CalvinHikes]

It's like a Lexus they can put on the Toyota lot to lure people to slightly more refined vehicles. And then their next vehicle might be a lexus.

[@homie9989]

The moment I saw the rear wiper was not tuck-in up above, I just stop watching.

[@UCMpDwp7VEfKXRH3NyAW7kuj]

Yes you save on the gas but pay hell lot of for car itself so not really worth the effort but

[@ErrantGecko]

Repeating the entire name of the car over and over again starts to wear on the ears after a while.

[@MrRaitzi]

21 inch wheels are stupid. Anything over 18 is stupid with car that is not real sports car

[@jamesnicol3831]

Japan made always wins over Korean made

[@tomf3335]

This needs a model that is say 350hp with a real manual, lowered and sport suspension. The design just screams to be made into a sport wagon.

[@lyndahammel9502]

Why doesn't your phone have a case? Hope that you have good insurance on it. I'd be lost without my phone.

[@jakebe4915]

Way too slow.. add 100 hp

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Over priced wagon is a car

[@deejaylastimosa2479]

just get a lexus 🤣

[@BulkingPenguin]

The pricing is wrong. Literally can get a rx350 for that price

[@MattMaranMotoring]

A base RX 350h starts at $52,600 and has way less equipment than this does fully loaded at $51k.

[@JeffTedNugent]

Sirius XM is a ripoff service.

[@kellyaustin7487]

Horrible 😞 WTF Toyota 😖

[@avdp9095]

Look at the front facia of this car, looks so cheap, sorry to say. Interior beyond dull and to much cheap plastics......unfortunatly. standards in the Usa regarding fit and finish far far lower than in Europe.

[@tomcat6933]

Venza failed, so will this. Nice looking, but not a man's car.

[@kevintran5340]

Program talking machines

[@seethingsclearlyawaken3424]

It looks like a big station wagon. No thanks. Although its a good looking car, I would prefer an SUV. This looks very much like a Carol Brady fetch the kids at soccer practice vehicle. I don't like such a large vehicle. Too hard to park. I feel no need for such a huge car. It won't fit in my garage. My Venza just makes the fit into my garage. This school-bus will not cut it. Why would they call it the "Smegma"?

[@otomoto258]

I love venza style...standard crown also work of art