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Toyota Crown S1 2.8 i Super Saloon (S12) (170 Hp)
Overall Rating
Toyota Crown:
The Toyota Crown is an automobile which has been produced by Toyota in Japan since 1955. It is primarily a line of executive cars that is marketed as an upscale offering in the Toyota lineup.
In North America, the first through fourth generations were offered from 1958 through 1972, being replaced by the Corona Mark II. The Crown nameplate returned to the North American market in 2022, when the sixteenth-generation model was released. The Crown has also been partially succeeded in export markets by its closely related sibling, the Lexus GS, which since its debut in 1991 as the Toyota Aristo has always shared the Crown's platform and powertrain options. Later models of the GS and Crown have taken on a very strong aesthetic kinship through shared design cues....(Read more on Wikipedia)
S1 Overview:
Toyota Crown (S1). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Toyota Crown S1 was produced before Euro NCAP testing began (1997), thus no official rating is available. Safety features were standard for its era, but would not meet modern crash test standards.
2.8 i Super Saloon (S12) (170 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 170 Hp 5M-GE engine offered respectable performance for a luxury sedan of its time, providing smooth acceleration suitable for comfortable cruising.
Fuel Economy
As a naturally aspirated 2.8L inline-six from the 1980s, fuel economy was not its strong suit, expecting moderate consumption.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional long-term reliability and durability
- • Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior for its time
- • Classic Japanese luxury car appeal
- • Robust inline-six engines
Cons:
- • Fuel economy is poor by modern standards
- • Lacks modern safety features and crash protection
- • Performance is modest compared to contemporary vehicles
- • Parts availability for specific components can be challenging
- • Outdated technology and infotainment
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(S1: 1979 - 1983).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Crown |
| Generation: | S1 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.8 i Super Saloon (S12) (170 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1983 |
| End of production: | 1987 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 170 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | 5M-GE More details about the engine 5M-GE |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 7.9 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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