New Crown Estate postponed to December 2024 or later! Second generation will be the first SUV model to return in 17 years

Toyota had planned to release the new Crown Estate as the fourth model in the new Crown series on July 24, 2024, but has decided to further postpone the release. Due to the fraud issue, certification has been postponed. The new release date will be around December 2024 .

It was originally scheduled to be released at the end of 2023, but was then postponed to March 2024, then to July, and then postponed again, so it looks like it will be released about a year later. The Crown Estate was discontinued in 2007, and the second generation will be revived as an SUV model with the same name for the first time in 17 years. We will explain in detail what kind of model it will be.

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About the new Crown Estate

The new Crown Estate is different from the conventional sedan-type Crown, and has been reborn as a model that combines the strength and luxury of an SUV. Its urbane and sophisticated design is expected to be accepted by a wide range of people.

The front of the new Crown Estate features distinctive headlights with daytime running lights. The Crown emblem will continue to be used as before. The rear features LED rear combination lamps, which have a thin, sharp design that stretches horizontally.

The body color is a modern two-tone color, it has a traditional SUV style, and it is equipped with 21-inch aluminum wheels.

The drive system will be 4WD, and a hybrid system or plug-in hybrid system will be installed. The platform will be a new development platform based on TNGA. The vehicle can accommodate 5 people. The hub bolts used in Lexus vehicles will be used to fasten the wheels, strengthening the fastening force and reducing the mass, and the rear wheel steering system “Dynamic Rear Steering” will also be adopted.

The interior is standardized, and no matter which model you drive, you’ll think, “That’s a Crown!” The dashboard design integrates the display audio, and the meter uses a “large 12.3-inch full LCD digital meter.” The navigation system is a “connected navigation,” and it also features a “digital inner mirror” and Toyota’s first “drive recorder (front and rear).” In-car Wi-Fi is available as an option for the display audio.

The next-generation “Toyota Safety Sense” will be adopted, which has more enhanced functions than the previous model. It will also detect oncoming vehicles when turning right and pedestrians crossing the road after turning right or left. It will also adopt the advanced driving assistance technology “Toyota Teammate”, which was developed based on Toyota Motor Corporation’s unique autonomous driving concept “Mobility Teammate Concept”. This latest driving assistance technology is also adopted in the MIRAI. In addition, AI technology centered on deep learning is also incorporated.

The popularity of the Corolla is growing rapidly thanks to the lineup of “Corolla”, “Corolla Touring”, “Corolla Sport” and “Corolla Cross”. In addition, the Corolla is gaining favorable impressions due to its satisfying price and improved appearance. Similarly, the “Crown” brand is evolving like never before with a new model aimed at reviving the brand.

On September 1, 2022, about two years ago, the SUV coupe-style “Crown (Crossover)” was launched as a new challenge. It was announced that sales would be expanded overseas and four body types, “Crossover”, “Sports”, ” Sedan ” and “ Estate “, would be developed as a global model as the “New Generation Crown Series”.

It will be launched as a global model as part of the new generation Crown Series .

Adopts the newly developed TNGA platform.

The meter uses a large 12.3-inch full LCD digital meter .

Adopts the latest ” Toyota Safety Sense “.

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Do you remember the Crown Estate?

The first-generation Crown Estate is based on the 11th-generation Crown (S170 series) and is a wagon-style model. The Crown Estate has enjoyed enduring popularity since the first model was released in 1999. However, production ended in 2007, and many fans were waiting for its revival. Since then, no wagon-type Crown has been released. And so, in 2024, the long-awaited second-generation Crown Estate will be released for the first time in 17 years.

The new Crown Estate, which is being revived as an SUV model for the first time in 17 years, can be said to be a new challenge for the Crown brand. Attention is focused on whether it can establish a solid position in the luxury SUV market.

About the new Crown Estate exterior

The exterior of the new Crown Estate features unique daytime running lights. The “Crown” emblem will continue to be used as before. The rear features thin, sharp LED rear combination lamps that extend horizontally. In addition, a modern two-tone color will be used for the body color.

The exterior design is fresh.

It has taken a step away from traditional sedans and adopted a crossover SUV style. Its appearance is sophisticated and, frankly, cool. The hammerhead shape creates a powerful impression, and the trendy front part features U-shaped daytime running lights. The “Crown” emblem will continue to be used as before . The rear features a thin and sharp LED rear combination lamp that stretches horizontally, and the particularly impressive 21-inch aluminum wheels also draw the eye. It is an impressive design that incorporates the latest trends. It has a full-fledged SUV style.

The adoption of the Dynamic Rear Steering rear-wheel steering system controls the angle at which the rear wheels turn in response to steering input and vehicle speed, contributing to improved maneuverability at low speeds, steering response at medium speeds, and stability at high speeds .

What is the body size of the new Toyota Crown Estate?

The body size is 4,930mm long, 1,880mm wide, 1,620mm high, and the wheelbase is 2,850mm.

The new Crown Estate’s body size is 4,930mm long, 1,880mm wide, 1,620mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2,850mm. It is 220mm longer than the Crown Sport. The width is 1,880mm, which is 95mm wider than the Crown Sport. In addition, the wheelbase is 60mm wider. This results in a more stable ride and a spacious interior.

The Crown Estate has the largest luggage space of the Crown series. For those who want to carry a lot of luggage in the trunk, the Crown Estate is the best choice! The biggest attraction of this model is the size of the trunk. If you fold down the rear seats, a flat floor is created, and you can sleep in the car by laying a mattress or something similar on it.

Crown Series Body Size and Specifications Comparison

Specifications	Crossover	Sports	sedan	Estate
full length	4,930mm	4,710mm	5,030mm	4,930mm
Overall width	1,840mm	1,880mm	1,890mm	1,880mm
Height	1,540mm	1,560mm	1,470mm	1,620mm
Wheelbase	2,850mm	2,770mm	3,000mm	2,850mm
Capacity	5 people	5 people	5 people	5 people
Tire size	19 inch 21 inch	21 inch	19 inch 20 inch	21 inch
Powertrain	HEV (4WD)	HEV (4WD) PHEV (4WD)	HEV (FR) FCEV (FR)	HEV (4WD) PHEV (4WD)

Exterior body size comparison between Crown Estate and Crown Sport

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Specifications	Crown Estate	Crown Sports	Crown Sport Comparison
full length	4,930mm	4,720mm	+210mm
Overall width	1,880mm	1,880mm	+ 0mm
Height	1,620mm	1,565mm 1,570mm	+ 55mm
Wheelbase	2,850mm	2,770mm	+ 80mm
Passenger capacity	5 people	5 people	same

Size comparison between the new Crown Estate and previous Crown models

In Japan, the larger body size means that people will have to be more careful when driving on narrow roads and finding parking spaces. We compared the body sizes of the Crown over the years and found that it is the largest of all the previous models.

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Car model	full length	Overall width	Height	Wheelbase
7th generation Crown	4,860mm	1,720mm	1,420mm	2,720mm
8th generation Crown	4,860mm	1,745mm	1,400mm	2,730mm
9th generation Crown	4,800mm	1,750mm	1,440mm	2,730mm
10th generation Crown	4,820mm	1,760mm	1,450mm	2,780mm
11th generation Crown	4,820mm	1,765mm	1,445mm 1,470mm	2,780mm
12th generation Crown	4,840mm	1,780mm	1,470mm 1,485mm	2,850mm
13th generation Crown	4,870mm	1,795mm	1,470mm 1,485mm	2,850mm
14th generation Crown	4,895mm	1,800mm	1,450mm 1,460mm	2,850mm
15th generation Crown	4,910mm	1,800mm	1,455mm 1,465mm	2,920mm
16th generation Crown Crossover	4,930mm	1,840mm	1,540mm	2,850mm
16th generation Crown Sports	4,720mm	1,880mm	1,565mm	2,770mm
16th generation Crown Estate	4,930mm	1,880mm	1,620mm	2,850mm
16th generation Crown Sedan	5,030mm	1,890mm	1,470mm	3,000mm

The new Crown Estate requires caution when parked in mechanical parking lots.

When choosing a mechanical parking lot for an apartment complex or parking area, you need to be careful if the width of the car is 1850mm or more. The biggest problem is the width of the pallet. Currently, the most common mechanical parking lots in Japan have an outer tire width of 1850 to 1900mm or less, and there are many cases where the car does not fit on the pallet. The pallet is the platform-like part on which the car is actually placed in a mechanical parking lot.

Even if the width of the car is within the limit, if the pallet width is too small, you cannot park. If it is too close, you may damage the tires or wheels. I have some friends who have bought new cars and are now unable to park in the parking lots they used to use because they no longer have pallets.

About the new Crown Sport body color

There are five monotone colors available, as well as five two-tone colors with black or silver roofs.

Single color 5 colors

Two-tone 5 colors

About the new Crown Estate interior

The instrument panel design integrates the display audio, and the meter uses a large 12.3-inch full LCD digital meter . The navigation system is equipped with a “Connected Navi” system, and Toyota’s first “digital inner mirror” and “drive recorder (front and rear)” are also adopted. In addition, “in-car Wi-Fi” is also available as an option for the display audio.

The interior is fully equipped with the latest features

If you compare the interiors of the Crossover and Estate side by side, you can say that the designs are exactly the same due to the commonality. However, there are differences in the coloring parts, and the Crown Estate uses asymmetrical coloring. This changes the impression.

The “center console” and “side panels” are designed to be a unified whole, conveying the high quality of the material. The interior color is a calm brown hue, giving it a calm impression. Since the concept of the estate is an “active cabin,” the rear seats are designed as a space for carrying large luggage, creating a space that exudes the high quality of the Crown Estate.

The excellent visibility from the “Display Audio” to the meter’s “large 12.3-inch full LCD digital meter” was very impressive. It stands out as a point that gives a sense of freshness rather than luxury. In addition, the navigation system is adopted as a “connected navigation”, and expectations are high for its future evolution.

The new navigation system, which has a simplified display, is called **“Connected Navi.”**

The electric parking brake and hold button is positioned so that it is very easy to press, and I also felt that the drink holder and the simple charging station were conveniently placed.

Safety Technology for the New Crown Estate

The next-generation “Toyota Safety Sense” has improved functionality over the previous model. It also detects oncoming vehicles when turning right and pedestrians crossing the road after turning right or left, improving safety. It also introduces advanced driving assistance technology called “Toyota Teammate,” which is developed based on Toyota Motor Corporation’s unique approach to autonomous driving, the “Mobility Teammate Concept.” By utilizing the latest AI technology and incorporating technology centered on deep learning, it is possible to predict various situations that may occur while driving and provide assistance in dealing with them appropriately. Functions such as “Advanced Park” have also been adopted, improving convenience.

About the new Crown Estate engine

As the name “sports” suggests, it uses a newly developed bipolar nickel-metal hydride battery. In addition, it also features a newly developed “2.4L direct injection turbo engine + hybrid system” and “eAxle”. It also uses the “DIRECT4” four-wheel drive system that utilizes electrification technology. A 2.5L engine + motor hybrid model is also available.

Top-class fuel economy and latest hybrid system

The engine lineup has been officially announced to include HEV (4WD) and PHEV (4WD), but it is highly likely that the new 2.4 turbo hybrid used in the Crown Sport and the 2.5L engine + plug-in hybrid system used in the RAV4 PHV and Harrier PHV will be adopted. Both offer sporty driving and low fuel consumption, providing performance worthy of the Crown Sport.

On the other hand, the estate will be equipped with a newly developed bipolar nickel-metal hydride battery so that it can carry large loads. It will also feature a 2.4L direct injection turbo engine + hybrid system, eAxle, and the DIRECT4 four-wheel drive system that utilizes electrification technology. A plug-in hybrid model with a 2.5L engine and motor will also be added to the lineup.

2.4 Turbo Hybrid Model Prediction

Specifications	New Crown Estate 2.4 Turbo Hybrid
full length	4,930mm
Overall width	1,880mm
Height	1,620mm
Wheelbase	2,850mm
engine	Inline 4-cylinder 2.4L direct injection turbo engine + motor
Maximum power	200kW (272hp) / 6,000rpm
Maximum torque	460Nm (46.9kgm) / 2,000-3,000rpm
Front motor maximum output	61kw (82.9ps)
Front motor maximum torque	292Nm (29.8kgm)
Rear motor maximum output	59kW (80.2ps)
Rear motor maximum torque	169Nm (17.2kgm)
transmission	Direct Shift-6AT
battery	Nickel-metal hydride battery 5Ah
Drive system	4WD (E-Four Advanced)
Passenger capacity	5 people
Vehicle weight	-kg
WLTC mode fuel economy	15.7km/L

PHEV model forecast

Specifications	New Crown Estate PHEV
full length	4,930mm
Overall width	1,880mm
Height	1,620mm
Wheelbase	2,850mm
engine	In-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S + motor (THS II)
Maximum power	130kW (177hp) / 6,000rpm
Maximum torque	219Nm (22.3kgfm) / 3,600rpm
Front motor maximum output	134kW (182hp)
Front motor maximum torque	270Nm (27.5kgfm)
Rear motor maximum output	40kW (54ps)
Rear motor maximum torque	121Nm (12.3kgfm)
System Output	E-Four: 225kW (306hp)
transmission	Electric continuously variable transmission
battery	Lithium-ion battery 18.1kWh
Drive system	4WD (E-Four)
Passenger capacity	5 people
Vehicle weight	-kg
WLTC mode fuel economy	20.5km/L
EV range	93km/L
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New Crown Estate price forecast

As for the price of the Crown Estate, the Crown Sport PHEV is priced at 7.65 million yen, which is the price for a similar model in the Crown series with the same type of engine. The Crown Crossover 2.4L Turbo model is priced at 6.7 million to 6.85 million yen, so I predict that the Crown Estate PHEV will be priced at 8.2 million yen, and the Crown Estate 2.4L Turbo will be around 7.5 million yen.

Crown Sport PHEV model price

grade	Powertrain	Drive system	Price (10%)
SPORT RS	Series Parallel Plug-in Hybrid with Reduction Mechanism (A25A-FXS 2.5L Dynamic Force Engine)	E-Four	7,650,000 yen

Crown Crossover 2.4L Turbo+Motor Model Price

grade	engine	transmission	Drive system	Price (10%)
CROSSOVER RS	Inline 4-cylinder 2.4L direct injection turbo engine + motor (THS II)	Direct Shift-CVT	4WD	6,700,000 yen
CROSSOVER special edition RS “LANDSCAPE”		Direct Shift-CVT	4WD	6,850,000 yen

When is the release date and reservation for the new Crown Estate?

The new Crown Estate was originally scheduled to be released at the end of 2023, but was then postponed to March 2024, and finally, it was said to be released on July 24, 2024, but due to the fraud issue, certification was postponed. The new release date is now October 2024. Reservations can be made at dealerships up to about one month in advance. However, Toyota’s recent sales trend is that orders can be accepted from 1:30 pm on the day of release. In some cases, each dealer decides customer priorities before the release and sells the car.

After overcoming delays, the game is finally here

The new Crown Estate was originally scheduled to be released around summer 2024, but due to delays in the type approval process, this has been postponed to October 2024.

However, it is possible that further improvements and adjustments have been made during this delay. The long-awaited new Crown Estate will surely be a complete car that will not disappoint.

New Crown Estate Q&A

What is the price range for the new Crown Estate?: There has been no official announcement yet, but the price is expected to be around 7.5 million to 8.2 million yen.
When will the new Crown Estate be released?: It was originally scheduled to be released after mid-2024, but has now been postponed. The specific date has not yet been decided.
Who is the new Crown Estate aimed at?: Urban and active lifestyle

Those who want the practicality of a station wagon and the power of an SUV

Those who value luxury and individuality
What is the difference between the new Crown Estate and other Crown series models?: It features a spacious luggage compartment, ample storage space, powerful design, high driving performance, and urbane and sophisticated interior and exterior design.

A word from the editorial department

The actual car, the one on display, was equipped with LED daytime running lights and LED rear combination lights, which looked very cool. In particular, the hammerhead shape of the front part, which is powerful and fashionable, features U-shaped daytime running lights. These daytime running lights have a mature and casual feel, even among the other models in the series.

In the “Crown” series, many people on social media say that the “Crown Sport” is the coolest, but I feel that the “Crown Estate” is the coolest, practical, and a modern version of the “Crown Estate” that also has the characteristics of an SUV. For tires, 21-inch special aluminum wheels with Michelin’s “PRIMACY” 235/45R21 are used.

The rear has a thin, sharp rear combination lamp that stretches horizontally, and “LED rear combination lamps” are used. Also, what is particularly impressive is the 21-inch aluminum wheels. This gives the impression that it is incorporating trends.

The sedan style gives an impression of old-fashionedness to older generations, so the adoption of the “crossover SUV” style is important to attract the new generation. This change gives the impression of luxury and modern design, and will appeal to people in their 40s and 30s. By skipping the 15th generation and going for the 16th generation, all the body types are “Crown” models, which shows Toyota’s intention and challenging attitude to keep the “Crown” as a brand while responding to customer needs. In particular, the “Crown Estate” is the most attractive model, so it is expected to attract a lot of attention in the market. Those considering purchasing should place their orders at the dealer as soon as the release date approaches.

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