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Toyota Crown XI Royal (S170, facelift 2001) 3.0 Four 24V (220 Hp) 4WD Automatic
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)
XI Royal (S170, facelift 2001) Overview:
Toyota Crown (XI Royal (S170, facelift 2001)). With 294 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1620 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.0 Four 24V (220 Hp) 4WD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong, smooth performance with the legendary 2JZ-FSE engine, providing confident acceleration for a luxury sedan, though the 4WD adds weight.
Fuel Economy
Decent for a 3.0L 4WD sedan of its era, but direct injection (D4) aims for efficiency; expect moderate fuel consumption.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and refinement
- • Legendary Toyota reliability and durability
- • Smooth and powerful inline-six engines (especially 2JZ-FSE)
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior
- • High build quality and attention to detail
- • Available 4WD for enhanced traction
Cons:
- • Fuel economy can be high, especially for larger engines and 4WD
- • Not designed for sporty handling; focuses on comfort
- • Parts availability can be challenging outside of Japan for some specific components
- • Dated infotainment and technology compared to modern vehicles
- • Resale value can vary significantly for imported models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(XI Athlete (S170): 1999 - 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Crown |
| Generation: | XI Royal (S170, facelift 2001) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 Four 24V (220 Hp) 4WD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2001 |
| End of production: | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 220 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 73.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 294 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2JZ-FSE [Same engine] More details about the engine 2JZ-FSE |
| Engine displacement: | 2997 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.4 kg/Hp, 135.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 181.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4820 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1765 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1470 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2780 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1490 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1470 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 150 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
Every driver has a story. What’s yours with the Toyota Crown?