2023 Toyota Crown is an interesting and distinct premium hybrid full-size sedan. But more conventional competition is often more compelling.
rather than the Avalon Hybrid’s lithium-ion pack. Fuel economy is a bit lower than the Avalon at 42 mpg city, 41 highway and 41 combined, though still no slouch.
The driving experience is similarly competent but dull. The claimed 7.6-second run to 60 mph is perfectly believable. The cabin is very quiet, though some of the 2.5-liter's low droning comes through when flooring it. And like most of Toyota’s hybrids, it has a rubber-band feeling when accelerating. The ride is soft and supple, and the handling is tuned for safety rather than fun. It's responsive, but the last thing it wants to do is offer even the littlest bit of rear rotation.
The Hybrid Max, though, is the one to get if you're going to order a Crown. This powertrain is basically a less powerful version of what you’ll find in the new: an entirely different type of hybrid for Toyota consisting of a turbocharged 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, a six-speed automatic, and a much larger rear motor that kicks in based on a variety of conditions and situations as opposed to simply when the car detects front-wheel slippage.
So as a Hybrid Max in the Platinum trim, which is the only way to get the Hybrid Max, the Crown has some attractive points. The problem is, it's quite pricey, starting at $53,445. For about a $1,000 more, you could get into
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