Japanese automaker Toyota has commenced sales of its all-new Crown Estate model—the fourth in the Crown series—in Japan.
Following the launch of the Crossover, Sport, and Sedan, comes the fourth model in the lineup of the Crown series, the Estate. It brings dynamic styling and functionality so drivers can enjoy an active lifestyle with family and friends. The result is a vehicle that embodies both the dignity and functionality of the Crown in what Toyota calls a Mature Active Cabin. The powertrain lineup includes hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.
The Estate features an elegant cabin made possible by the GA-K platform and is complemented by sharp shoulder lines that run from front to rear, achieving a design that seamlessly connects with the character lines on the front hood. The large 21-inch diameter tires on aluminum wheels bring a sense of power and results in flowing and dynamic proportions.
The front fascia has a bumper-integrated front grille which achieves a stylish and distinctive design that matches the body color. Furthermore, the mesh pattern subtly changes from top to bottom, a carefully crafted detail that enhances the vehicle’s refined appearance.
The Crown series incorporates island architecture across all models. The design also features a horizontal arrangement of meter displays to minimize eye movement, creating a space that enables the driver to drive long distances effortlessly without confusing operations.
Vintage-style cloud patterns are applied to the Saddle Tan and Grayish Blue trim areas, and the decorations provide a high quality, yet accentuated design.
To meet the needs of active customers, the Estate features 570 liters of luggage space when the rear seats are in use and 1,470 liters of luggage space when retracted. Furthermore, it has an all-new luggage space extension board mechanism that creates a completely flat space of two meters in length when the rear seats are folded, a first for Toyota vehicles. This provides new experiential value in various settings such as during leisure and outdoor activities.
The floor of the luggage area is made from a high-quality fabric with a pleasant texture, ensuring that customers can store important items securely while also enjoying comfort during their time in the vehicle.
The Crown Estate comes with a high-density large-capacity lithium-ion battery. The battery is placed under the floor to allow the vehicle to secure a BEV-mode driving range of 89 km without compromising interior space, which enables operation on BEV-mode for most daily drives.
The Crown Estate PHEV is priced from 8,100,000 JPY (49,900 Euros) in Japan.
