Pros
All-wheel drive is standard
Easy entry and exit
Raised driving position
Cons
Rear headroom a bit compromised
What’s new?
The Crown is an all-new model for 2023
The 2023 Toyota Crown is a full-size sedan with a few twists. It rides a bit higher than a typical sedan, and every Crown has a hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive. Pricing starts at $39,950. Just when it seems there are no new ideas under the sun, Toyota unveils the Crown, a raised hybrid sedan with AWD. We’ve seen a few high-riding sedans in years past, but none this big, with all-wheel drive, and a hybrid powertrain.
The Crown name was used on past Toyotas, but who needs a history lesson when there’s a distinctive new car to explore? Perhaps this is the beginning of the end of the SUV craze. Where people realize they don’t need so much interior space and would prefer something with better aerodynamics and is easier on gasoline. Probably not. …