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Toyota Crown XI Royal (S170) 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) Overview:
Toyota Crown (XI Royal (S170)). With 294 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1540 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
The 2JZ-GE engine provides strong, linear acceleration with excellent refinement, especially when paired with 4WD for enhanced traction. A very capable highway cruiser.
Fuel Economy
As a 3.0L inline-six with 4WD and an older automatic, fuel economy is moderate at best, expecting around 9-10 km/l (21-23 mpg US) under ideal conditions.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and quiet cabin.
- • Legendary Toyota reliability, especially with JZ-series engines.
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior with high-quality materials.
- • Smooth and refined inline-six engine options.
- • Robust build quality and durability.
Cons:
- • Fuel economy is not a strong point, especially for larger engines and 4WD.
- • Handling is comfort-oriented, not sporty.
- • Limited availability outside of Japan (JDM import).
- • Aging technology in infotainment and safety compared to modern cars.
- • Parts availability can be challenging outside of Japan for specific components.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Comfort (XS10): 1998 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Crown |
| Generation: | XI Royal (S170) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 Four 24V (220 Hp) 4WD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 220 Hp @ 5800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 73.4 Hp/l [125mm more] |
| Torque: | 294 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2JZ-GE More details about the engine 2JZ-GE |
| Engine displacement: | 2997 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7 kg/Hp, 142.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.2 kg/Nm, 190.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 530 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4820 mm [125mm more] |
| Width: | 1765 mm [70mm more] |
| Height: | 1470 mm [45mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2780 mm [5mm less] |
| 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 |
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