The Toyota Crown Sport SUV features a sleek and sharp design. It represents the 16th generation of the Crown series, launched in July 2022 and continuing for four years with minor updates to materials and equipment. The Crown Sport SUV is part of a premium series that includes four variants: Crossover, Signia (Estate), Sedan, and Sport SUV. In Thailand, an independent dealer imports and sells it, gaining popularity among affluent buyers seeking a unique vehicle.
The Toyota Crown Sport is a compact sporty SUV with agile driving dynamics. Its front resembles a hammerhead shark, a contemporary design style of Toyota, but the Crown Sport SUV features unique elements. The daytime running lights (DRL) are horizontally split into two sections; the upper DRL is further divided into two parts. Together, the upper and lower DRL form a C-shaped pattern. The high and low beams are housed separately in a lower module. The bumper and grille lines are balanced, with horizontal decorative flics beneath the main lights. The large lower grille uses a diamond-pattern mesh. The prominently raised hood adds to the sporty impression. As a creative model in the Crown series, outstanding beauty is a non-negotiable requirement.
The Sport version was developed to achieve excitement through simplicity, reflecting the new Crown design philosophy. This resulted in an unprecedented level of beauty befitting the 'Sport' name for a Crown SUV, with styling and dynamics reminiscent of the Ferrari Purosangue.
Key features of the Sport model include prominently flared rear fenders extending from the D-pillar to the rear wheels, enhancing the sense of agility and a low center of gravity. Large tires emphasize the vehicle's presence and add visual appeal. Building on the Crossover model, the hammerhead shark-like front retains narrow-lens daytime running lights set within blacked-out areas for a sharp, aggressive look. The wider design further accentuates its sporty character. The Sport comes with 21-inch alloy wheels and tires that preserve high ride comfort but with wider and larger dimensions for added aesthetic impact.
The side profile is aggressive due to the low roof height, sloping roofline, and muscular wheel arches. The smooth curved body lines stand out, along with the sleek glasshouse, 21-inch wheels, and glossy black wheel arch trims which are key highlights on the sides. At the rear, the Crown Sport features slim combination taillights connected by a long, curved glossy black trim spanning the tailgate width. Like the front, the rear bumper is sculpted with dimensional details, and the tailgate has sharp, strong lines. Interior-wise, the Crown Sport’s cabin does not differ much from the other three Crown models globally, offering a familiar look and feel.
In the 16th generation Crown series, the cabin adopts Toyota's Island Architecture design concept, grouping the display screens, gear lever, and key elements together in one place. The multi-layered dashboard has a wide dimension that seamlessly connects to the front door panels. Bronze-colored accents throughout the cabin add a luxurious touch. The steering wheel, dashboard, and center console retain physical control buttons. The layout is clean, harmonious, and well-organized.
The interior features two-tone trim, a large panoramic sunroof, sporty seats, an electronic gear lever, and a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel decorated with the Crown emblem. A 12.3-inch touchscreen operates the entertainment and connectivity systems in a single display, supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The climate control system is tri-zone, covering front left, front right, and rear zones. The cabin’s quietness is enhanced by Toyota’s Sound-regulating Ceiling system, installed for the first time in this model.
The cabin offers good outward visibility in all directions. The front seats provide about 6 inches of headroom, with good support for thighs, shoulders, and back. The seats are soft and wide, providing comfort, though a longer seat base would better support the thighs. Material quality is generally acceptable, though the cabin could benefit from more soft-touch surfaces, especially on the steering wheel’s center and upper door panels. The center console’s storage lid feels somewhat cheap compared to the rest of the interior, lacking a soft-close mechanism.
The rear seat area includes two USB Type-C ports, two air vents, coat hooks, rear seatback pockets, and a foldable central armrest with built-in cup holders. The front passenger seat’s backrest and cushion can be adjusted electrically via controls located on the side of the front seat.
The Toyota Crown Sport is available in both Hybrid (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) versions. Its body dimensions are 4,720 millimeters long, 1,880 millimeters wide, and 1,565 millimeters tall, with a 2,770-millimeter wheelbase. It features a body-colored front grille with mesh air intakes, dual-layer elongated LED headlights, a new grille emblem, black side mirrors, 21-inch alloy wheels, and elongated LED taillights that complement the rear bumper.
The Toyota Crown Sport is powered by a 2.5-liter Dynamic Force gasoline engine, code A25A-FXS, paired with an e-AWD four-wheel-drive system that includes an electric motor on the rear axle.
In the Hybrid (HEV) version, the gasoline engine produces 184 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque. It works with a front electric motor (3NM) delivering 118 horsepower and 149 pound-feet of torque. The rear electric motor (4NM) produces 54 horsepower and 120 Newton-meters of torque.
The Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) version uses a 174-horsepower, 162 pound-feet torque A25A-FXS engine. The front electric motor is a different unit (5NM), providing 180 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque. The rear electric motor remains the same 4NM unit as in the Hybrid model, producing 54 horsepower and 120.67 Newton-meters of torque.
Fuel consumption and range: The Hybrid model achieves about 21.3 kilometers per liter, while the Plug-in Hybrid achieves around 20.3 kilometers per liter, according to Japan's WLTC standard.
Electric-only mode (EV Mode): The PHEV model features a much larger 14.85 kWh drive battery, enabling approximately 90 kilometers of pure electric driving. The total driving range is about 1,171 kilometers for the Hybrid and approximately 1,207 kilometers for the Plug-in Hybrid on a full tank.
The Toyota Crown Sport SUV’s price varies significantly between the official Japanese market price and the price when imported into Thailand through independent (grey market) importers.
In Thailand, since Toyota does not officially import this model, prices reflect those of independent importers such as ETON Group. The right-hand drive models fully assembled in Japan start at approximately 3,690,000 baht for the 2.5-liter Hybrid HEV version.
TOYOTA CROWN SPORT SUV engine specifications
Hybrid engine
2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Latest generation Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) system
Maximum power output of 186 PS at 6,000 rpm
Maximum torque of 219 Newton-meters at 3,600 rpm
Front electric motor produces 119 horsepower and 202 Newton-meters of torque
Rear electric motor produces 54.4 horsepower and 121 Newton-meters of torque
Total combined power output of 234 horsepower
e-CVT automatic transmission
E-Four four-wheel-drive system