The Toyota Crown is BETTER than We Expected! // 2023 Toyota Crown Limited REVIEW

When the Toyota Crown first broke cover to replace the Toyota Avalon, it was a bit of a mystery. Why name it the Toyota Crown? Would people want a high riding sedan instead of the Toyota Avalon (or loaded Toyota Camry). How did the Toyota Crown compare to something like the Lexus ES in its hybrid trims? Was the Toyota Crown good looking or weird looking? (It didn't help that Toyota showed more of the garish two-tone versions than they did this gorgeous Limited trim). But the most important question -- is the Toyota Crown any good? -- easy to answer: yes it absolutely is. Should you buy a Toyota Crown over a Lexus ES hybrid? That's a bit tougher to answer. Is the Toyota Crown a worthy Toyota Avalon replacement? It is, and we generally liked the Toyota Avalon. Should you check out the Toyota Crown if you want a super fuel efficient sedan that looks awesome and is relatively spacious? We think that question kind of answers itself...
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[@matw1x]

So true about the looks. You know how some people look 'meh' online, but in person, they look surprisingly way better? Same situation for Crown. Looks pretty mediocre online, but in person, that 50K price tag all of a sudden makes a whole lotta sense.

[@jax1079]

Very true. The Crown in this color is flat out stunning in person.

[@July.4.1776]

We love our Crown Limited. Getting 45+ MPG, AWD will be nice in the slippery winter months. The ingress and egress height is nearly perfect. 👍👍

[@jax1079]

Agree! It’s pretty fantastic

[@djplonghead5403]

Part of the "regen" might be the proactive drive assist. It will slow you down if there are cars in front of you. Try turning that off and see if that helps with the regen.

[@jax1079]

Hmm, I wasn't aware that this particular model was equipped with that, but having driven others that would make sense

[@robertwilliams6218]

How do you feel about the comfort level vs the Avalon? I didn't get a chance to adjust the seats and wheel much but i found it cramped at 6'2 330#. I think I would cross shop this with a Venza as weird as it sounds.

[@jax1079]

I was fine with it, and I liked the Avalon as well. The seats are very comfortable and you can adjust them quite a bit. Plus Limited trim has memory seats which is nice.

[@CMCNestT]

I would get the Copper/Black two tone.

[@jax1079]

Totally could see that. Also a cool color.

[@brianbanks3044]

i think the AWD is a huge difference between this and the Lexus....In central NY with 120 inches of snow a year, this could be the difference between a Lexus and the Toyota

[@jax1079]

Very true. And the upcoming Toyota Crown Signia combines that with awesome wagon style.

[@Airborn10111]

Well the car is pretty good. The review well ...since the wife take part in this content...videos take nouse dive...I am not even watch them till the end like before....

[@jax1079]

Somehow… we’ll try to keep going…

[@paulm6481]

This car feels like Toyota is having an identity problem. It wants to continue making sedans but realizes most want SUVs. So it makes some middle ground thing. I am positive its future is no better than that Venza station wagon before it became a CUv. Speaking of Venza, bet your wife will like that more.

[@jax1079]

We both really like the current Venza, actually. Kind of underrated in my opinion. I was just really impressed by how freaking good looking the Toyota Crown was in person. It has loads of presence, which is nice in a shrinking sedan market.

[@alanizsak]

Why is it so surprising? It's a Toyota!🤷‍♂

[@jax1079]

There’s a difference between quality and dependability and what makes a car or truck holistically good/desirable. We were surprised that the Crown was more than just a large, fuel efficient sedan, that it was actually desirable and a pleasure to live with (and stupidly good looking in person).

[@bftram8312]

Fun video, looking forward to the sport version.

[@jax1079]

Yeah, I’d like to see what this thing could do when it’s a little more buttoned down