- The 2027 Toyota Crown will go on sale with the automaker’s latest hybrid system.
- The Crown gets a redesigned rear bumper and other exterior changes.
- The 2027 Crown costs $200 more than the current model.
You’ll have to look closely to see the changes Toyota has made to the 2027 Crown, as the biggest updates are under the hood. The automaker is installing its fifth-generation hybrid system in the model while making some exterior changes.
The updated Toyota hybrid system is similar to the fourth-generation setup. It has a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder and two electric motors. Toyota didn’t specify output but said it has an EPA-estimated 40-miles-per-gallon combined rating, which is 1 mpg less than the 2026 car.
The updated hybrid will power the XLE, Limited and Nightshade grades. The Crown Platinum continues to feature Toyota’s Hybrid Max engine, which pairs a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder with two electric motors for a combined output of 340 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. It comes with a six-speed automatic.
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Change in design of Taj
The 2027 Crown comes standard with 19-inch wheels, with 21-inch wheels available. Toyota is adding a new black exterior color called Inked, which joins Oxygen White, Bronze Age, Heavy Metal, Finish Line Red and Storm Cloud. Hybrid and all-wheel drive badges get a new satin finish.
The Crown Platinum now comes with red brake calipers and a black window as standard. The two-tone color option now features a body-colored trunk. Crown Nightshade gets new black badges.
Inside, Toyota adds saddle tan seats to the Crown Limited, while the Platinum is available with a saddle tan interior. The automaker will let customers pair the Saddle Tan interior with the Bronze Age exterior color.
Pricing and Availability
Toyota hasn’t said when the 2027 Crown will go on sale, but it should be soon. The entry-level 2027 Crown XLE will start at 42935, including a $1,295 destination charge, unchanged from last year. That’s only $200 more than before.
The 2027 Crown Limited will have a starting price of $51,015, a whopping $3,770 price increase. The Nightshade is now cheaper than the Limited, starting at $50,260, an increase of $200.
The price of the 2027 Crown Platinum has also increased by $200. It will start at $56,485.
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Motor1’s Opinion: The Toyota Crown is one of the automaker’s strangest models, blurring the line between sedan and crossover. This is not a huge sale for the brand, with 2,941 sales in the first six months of the year, but sales are up 31.5 percent.
