Toyota Crown Hybrid

How much is the price of the Toyota Crown Hybrid in the UAE?

The Toyota Crown Hybrid is a rather unique car in the sense that it's supposed to be a sedan, but designed like a fastback. It's ostensibly a replacement for the Toyota Avalon in the international market. Opinion has been quite polarising on the 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid. The car has a starting price of AED 199,900 in the Emirates market. 

How many variants are there in the Toyota Crown Hybrid range?

The 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid is available in the XLE and Platinum models. Both are drawn by the same engine.

Which is the most value-for-money variant of the Toyota Crown Hybrid?

The 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid Platinum is the most value-for-money model. It comes with more features.

What features does the Toyota Crown Hybrid get?

The Toyota Crown Hybrid sits above the midsized Camry in the Japanese carmaker's sedan hierarchy. But the Crown Hybrid isn't bigger than the Camry. While its wheelbase is an inch longer, and the height four inches taller, the width of the Crown Hybrid and the Camry are the same. Style-wise, the Crown Hybrid's proportions, and the dual-tone colour scheme set it apart from most family sedans. The floating D-pillar, massive front grille, and the unibrow taillight bar lend the car a lot of character. The car runs on massive 21-inch wheels, the biggest ever in a Toyota sedan. The car gets all-around LED lighting. Overall, the exterior has a vague off-road look, particularly when paired with the knobby Michelin Primacy Tour tires and the blacked-out fender.

The 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid comes with a premium cabin and the top-end model gets leather seats and upholstery. There are some hard plastic bits though. The dashboard is dominated by a conjoined 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit and a similar-size driver's information display. There are five USB charging ports in the cabin. The top-end Platinum trim gets eight-way power-adjustable heated front seats with memory setting, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a fixed panoramic glass sunroof, 11-speaker audio system, dual-zone automatic climate control, and ambient lighting. The 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid's wide and deep trunk offers 430 liters of cargo space. The cabin itself doesn't get many storage options. There are a few clever spots though, including a wireless smartphone charger, and a console storage bin hinged on both sides. The rear seat has a central armrest.  

How spacious is the Toyota Crown Hybrid?

With 4,980 mm length, 1,840 mm width, 1,540 mm height, the 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid is almost similar to the Camry in size. The leather seats in the Platinum trim are very supportive and comfortable. But they are not overstuffed. There's a bit of sinking-in feeling in the driver's seat, instead of perching on top. But it's very cosy and drivers will be able to get the most comfortable driving position, courtesy of the rake and reach the adjustable multifunction steering wheel. 

Space in the 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid is a bit compromised because of its fastback styling. The two front seats get the maximum legroom and headroom. The rear seat has sufficient legroom but taller passengers may find space short. The headroom is really compromised because of the sloping down roofline.

The entry-level XL model gets a conventional suspension system that doesn't have the Platinum version's adaptive dampers. The ride quality is very comfortable and pleasant. In fact, the 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid's ride quality is among the best in class. The suspension absorbs even the worst bumps and thuds with minimal impact in the cabin. 

What engine and transmission options are available?

The 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid Platinum is equipped with a turbocharged, four-cylinder, 2.4-litre petrol engine that produces 345 PS. The motor is mated to a six-speed automatic. The car gets Toyota's Hybrid Max setup that pairs the engine with a rear axle-mounted electric motor. All-wheel-drive is standard on all models. Handling the 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid doesn't require much effort. The ride height is a bit elevated and that could lead to a sort of stilted sensation while cornering. The Crown Hybrid of course doesn't have the drive-feel like its Supra siblings. But it still manages to be energetic. The steering is light and well-balanced. Overtaking on city streets is easy. On highways, the 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid returns a planted drive. 

What’s the mileage of the Toyota Crown Hybrid?

The powertrain of the 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid is incredibly efficient. But the claimed 18 kmpl mileage seems a bit far-fetched. The hybrid setup does help to increase fuel economy. The car returns an average combined mileage of 16kmpl.

How safe is the Toyota Crown Hybrid?

Toyota cars are known for their safety equipment and driver-assist features. The 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid comes with adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, multiple airbags, lane-keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and automatic high-beam headlights. The top-end Platinum trim gets a 360-degree camera, self-parking system, and rain-sensing wipers. 

How many colour options are there for the Toyota Crown Hybrid?

The 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid is available in a single two-tone colour.  

Should you buy the 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid?

The 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid is not exactly cheap. But it's a value-for-money car. The supreme smooth ride quality is unmatched in its segment. The suspension does a great job here. The cabin is noiseless and serene. The comfort level is almost Lexus-like at a fraction of the cost.

What are my alternatives?

The Lexus IS, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Nissan Maxima, and KIA Stinger are the closest competitors of the 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid. The Lexus IS come from Toyota's stable. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is arguably the segment leader.

Other things to consider

The 2024 Toyota Crown Hybrid is a comfortable, easy-to-ride fastback-styled sedan. It comes with a number of features are is backed by Toyota's reliability, one of the most trusted automotive brands anywhere in the world. It's for those who want to travel in a premium-comfort sedan.