Toyota Crown XIV Royal (S210) 2.5 Four (178+143 Hp) Hybrid 4WD e-CVT
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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)
XIV Royal (S210) Overview:
Toyota Crown (XIV Royal (S210)). With 221 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1710 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.
Performance Verdict
Offers a smooth and responsive power delivery with the combined output of the petrol engine and electric motor, suitable for comfortable cruising and urban driving. The e-CVT ensures seamless acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel efficiency for a luxury sedan of its size, especially in mixed driving conditions, thanks to the advanced hybrid system and regenerative braking.
Best Use Case:
City / Mixed / Highway
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent ride comfort and refinement
- • Highly reliable Toyota powertrains
- • Impressive fuel economy from hybrid variants
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior
- • Smooth and quiet operation
Cons:
- • Primarily a JDM model, limited availability outside Japan
- • V6 engines are less fuel-efficient than hybrids
- • Design might be considered conservative by some
- • Lack of Euro NCAP safety rating (due to market focus)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Saloon (XS10): 2012 - 2017).
| General: |
| Brand: | Toyota |
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| Model: | Crown |
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| Generation: | XIV Royal (S210) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 Four (178+143 Hp) Hybrid 4WD e-CVT |
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| Start of production: | 2014 |
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| End of production: | 2015 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | FHEV (Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle) |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 178 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 71.4 Hp/l [200mm more] |
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| Torque: | 221 Nm @ 4200-4800 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 2AR-FSE More details about the engine 2AR-FSE |
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| Engine displacement: | 2493 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection and Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
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| Coolant: | 8.2 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 90 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 98 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 13:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.6 kg/Hp, 104.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 129.2 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1710 |
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| Max. weight: | 1985 |
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| Max load: | 275 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4895 mm mm [200mm more] |
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| Width: | 1800 mm mm [105mm more] |
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| Height: | 1475 mm mm [50mm less] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm mm [65mm more] |
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| Front track: | 1545 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1540 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 155 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and the electric motor permanently drive the four wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode. |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | e-CVT |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 215/55 R17 |
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| Wheel rims size | 17 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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| Electric: |
| Battery technology: | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) |
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| Battery location: | Behind the back wall of the passenger cabin |
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| Electric motor power: | 143 Hp |
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| Electric motor Torque: | 300 Nm |
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| Electric motor location: | Integrated into the transmission |
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| Electric motor type: | Synchronous |
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| Electric motor model/code: | 1KM |
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If you could change one thing about the Toyota Crown, what would it be?