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Toyota Crown XIV Royal (S210) 2.5 V6 24V (203 Hp) Automatic
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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 243 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1540 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.5 V6 24V (203 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers a smooth and responsive performance with the V6 engine, offering ample power for daily driving and highway cruising. The automatic gearbox provides effortless shifts.
Fuel Economy
Offers reasonable fuel economy for a V6 engine, likely slightly better than its 4WD counterpart due to reduced drivetrain losses, but still behind the hybrid.
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(XIII Royal (S200, facelift 2010): 2010 - 2012).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Crown |
| Generation: | XIV Royal (S210) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 V6 24V (203 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2012 |
| End of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 203 Hp @ 6400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 81.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 243 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 4GR-FSE [Same engine] More details about the engine 4GR-FSE |
| Engine displacement: | 2499 |
| 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: | 11 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 77 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 12:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.6 kg/Hp, 131.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.3 kg/Nm, 157.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 |
| Max. weight: | 1815 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4895 mm mm [25mm more] |
| Width: | 1800 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Height: | 1460 mm mm [10mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1545 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1545 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 145 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| 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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