Updates for the Toyota Crown lineup: what will change in Japan
According to Japanese media reports, Toyota is preparing a wave of updates for its Crown family. The changes will affect the Crown Crossover, Sport, and Sedan models, and according to rumors, sales of the updated versions will begin on September 3.
Update for the Crown Crossover
The oldest model in the series, the Crown Crossover, which has been on sale since mid-2022, will receive a new two-tone paint scheme to refresh its exterior appearance. Additionally, unpainted plastic elements will be finished in gloss black, and the RS version will get red brake calipers.
Another change could be the replacement of the black shade 202 Black with Neutral Black. More importantly, the electric part of the hybrid system may receive a power increase, and standard paddle shifters will also appear.
Update for the Crown Sport
The Crown Sport, introduced at the end of 2023, may receive a new PHEV Z trim, which will become a more affordable alternative to the flagship PHEV RS.
Information from dealers suggests that Toyota may reduce the diameter of the front brake discs from 20 to 18 inches, possibly as a cost-cutting measure. Other changes will be quite minor, focused on small interior details and new designs for additional decals.
Update for the Crown Sedan
The Crown Sedan, which also debuted at the end of 2023, will receive minor changes in the structure of its trims and equipment. The main innovation will be the addition of a new HEV G trim, which will become a new entry point in the sedan lineup.
Shared changes and dates
Finally, all versions of the Crown Crossover, Sport, and Sedan will receive a standard digital key and a slightly modified key fob.
According to Japanese dealers, Toyota will begin accepting orders for the updated Crown models from late July to early August, with a market launch scheduled for September 3. It is not yet known whether the Crown Estate (sold as the Crown Signia in the US market) will receive similar changes in the near future.
These updates indicate that Toyota continues to support and develop the Crown lineup, adapting it to market needs. The reduction in brake disc diameter on the Sport may be met with mixed reactions, but the introduction of more affordable trims, such as the PHEV Z and HEV G, expands the potential customer base. Overall, the updates look like a planned evolution of the model range, aimed at maintaining competitiveness and design freshness.