2024 Toyota Crown review

1. Choose a hybrid or a hybrid  

The 2024 Toyota Crown only has hybrid powertrains available. The base 236-hp Toyota Hybrid system focuses on fuel savings with a 2.5L engine and a pair of electric motors. It'll get an EPA-estimated 41 mpg combined.

The Hybrid Max powertrain, exclusive to the Platinum trim, focuses on power with a 340 net horsepower output and an EPA-estimated 30 mpg in combined driving. It has a 2.4L turbocharged engine paired with front and rear motors.  

2. Standard AWD 

No matter which trim or powertrain you opt for on the 2024 Toyota Crown, you'll get standard all-wheel drive. However, the type of AWD system differs based on the powertrain. The base hybrid system will have electronic on-demand AWD with three selectable drive modes, whereas the Hybrid Max will get full-time electronic AWD with six selectable drive modes alongside adaptive variable suspension. 

3. Crossover-like looks 

With the fastback design and large wheels, the 2024 Toyota Crown has interesting proportions reminiscent of a crossover. The 19- or 20-inch wheels help add lift, and in fact, the Crown sits four inches higher than its smaller Toyota sedan siblings. In addition to giving you better visibility while driving, the lifted ride height also elevates the vehicle's hip point, which makes it easier to enter and exit the Crown. 

4. Cool tech 

No matter which 2024 Toyota Crown you opt for, you'll get the Toyota Audio Multimedia system, which allows for simultaneous dual Bluetooth^® phone connectivity with support for wireless Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™ integration. The system also allows for natural voice commands and can do things like tell you a joke or turn up your heat. There is also available Wi-Fi connectivity with a 4G connection for up to five devices.

Other cool tech features to watch for in up-level trims include a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, a JBL^® premium audio system with 11 speakers, the ability to use your phone as a key, wireless phone charging, and a 360-degree camera. 

5. High-level driver-assist features 

At a basic level, the 2024 Toyota Crown comes with a host of driver-assist tech such as adaptive cruise control, lane trace assist, automatic high beams, road sign assist, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. But if you like some of the more high-level driver-assist features, look for vehicles with the Toyota Crown Advanced Technology Package. Then you'll get a hands-free Traffic Jam Assist, which operates at speeds less than 25 mph; lane change assist, which provides steering assist as you change lanes; and front cross-traffic alert, which detects vehicles in front of you approaching from the side.