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Toyota Crown XII Royal (S180, facelift 2005) 3.0 i-Four V6 24V (256 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)
XII Royal (S180, facelift 2005) Overview:
Toyota Crown (XII Royal (S180, facelift 2005)). With 314 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1650 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 i-Four V6 24V (256 Hp) 4WD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Sharing the same potent 3.0L V6 (3GR-FSE) as its RWD counterpart, this i-Four variant delivers identical power with enhanced traction. The 4WD system ensures confident handling in varied conditions, slightly impacting acceleration due to added weight.
Fuel Economy
The addition of the i-Four 4WD system will result in a slight increase in fuel consumption compared to the RWD model, due to increased drivetrain losses and weight. Still, it remains acceptable for a luxury AWD sedan.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and quiet cabin
- • Highly reliable Toyota V6 engines
- • Luxurious interior with high-quality materials
- • Smooth automatic transmission
- • Available i-Four AWD for enhanced traction
Cons:
- • Primarily a JDM vehicle, parts and service can be challenging outside Japan
- • Fuel economy is average for its class
- • Steering feel can be somewhat numb
- • Dated infotainment system by modern standards
- • Not officially crash-tested by Euro NCAP
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(XII Royal (S180): 2003 - 2005).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Crown |
| Generation: | XII Royal (S180, facelift 2005) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 i-Four V6 24V (256 Hp) 4WD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 256 Hp @ 6200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 85.5 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 314 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 3GR-FSE More details about the engine 3GR-FSE |
| Engine displacement: | 2994 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.4 l |
| Coolant: | 9.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.4 kg/Hp, 155.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.3 kg/Nm, 190.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1650 |
| Max. weight: | 1925 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4840 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1780 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1485 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1525 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1520 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 150 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| 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 | 215/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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