2026 Toyota Crown

Price Range: $41,440 - $54,990

The 2026 Toyota Crown provides something different for sedan shoppers with its distinctive style, hybrid-only engine lineup, and SUV-ish ride height and all-wheel drive. It also boasts excellent ride comfort, a spacious cabin, and high fuel economy with the standard hybrid system.Read full review

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2026 Toyota Crown Review

by the Edmunds Experts

Pros

Exceptional fuel economy with the base powertrain
Distinctive style
Comfortable ride

Cons

Middling performance from the base powertrain
Minimal small-item storage
Costs considerably more than rival hybrid sedans

What's new

The Crown carries over unchanged for 2026
Part of the first Crown generation introduced for 2023

Overview

Give Toyota credit for trying something different. If we had to classify it, we'd say the 2026 Toyota Crown is a large sedan that provides more space and power than a Camry. But unlike the Avalon that came before it, this isn't Grandpa's big sedan. For starters, the Crown has the sleek, raked roofline of a coupe. It also has the raised ride height and standard all-wheel drive of a crossover. Oh, and it comes only as a hybrid. Sometimes different can be good, and in the Crown's case, it is.

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas

$83/mo

$175/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: All hybrids are not created equal

Every Crown has a hybrid powertrain, but there are two versions available. The one found in the XLE, Limited and Nightshade trims is designed to maximize fuel economy. With this hybrid powertrain, the Crown gets an EPA-estimated 41 mpg combined. But its 236-horsepower output is unremarkable for a big sedan, and its continuously variable automatic transmission can make the engine sound loud and uncouth when you're accelerating. Pleasingly, there's the Hybrid Max system that's exclusive to the Platinum trim level. It makes 340 hp and has a traditional automatic transmission, though fuel efficiency dips to 30 mpg combined.

Competitors to consider

The new Toyota Crown Signia is an interesting alternative. It's basically a Crown with a hatchback cargo area. If you're looking to stay in the hybrid sedan lane, the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry are excellent choices. The latter features a newer, more advanced Toyota hybrid powertrain than the Crown's base system, which results in smoother acceleration. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to learn more about where the Crown shines and where it comes up a little short.

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict

Good

8.0

out of 10

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Performance

8/10

How does the Crown drive? We didn't have high expectations for the Crown's driving experience given it's a large comfort-focused hybrid sedan. But our test car, a Crown Platinum featuring its exclusive upgraded Hybrid Max powertrain, surprised us. It's an enjoyable and easy vehicle to tool around in. Acceleration is smooth from a stop and responsive when you need to pass on the highway. It's properly quick too. At the Edmunds test track, our Crown test car zipped from 0 to 60 mph in just 6 seconds, which is significantly quicker than most of the competition. Every other trim has the efficient-but-slow standard hybrid powertrain.

The Crown, despite the modest grip from its all-season tires, feels wholly willing to play a bit on curvy roads. Its limits are relatively low, but it keeps its composure and delivers enough feedback to give you confidence in exploring its capabilities.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the Crown? The Crown delivers on comfort. Our test car was the top-of-the-line Platinum trim so it came equipped with an adaptive suspension. It provides an excellent ride over pretty much any surface you throw at it. The softest settings worked great for dealing with some of the worst road surfaces, and even the sportier settings still felt pretty cush but cut down on some of the body motions.

The cabin is also very well insulated against wind and road noise. We found the upgraded Hybrid Max powertrain in the Platinum trim to be pretty quiet in our testing, but the standard hybrid is noticeably noisier when you go hard on the gas pedal. Another area where we think the Crown falls a bit short is rear seat comfort. Though spacious, the rear seatback angle is off, so you have to adjust a bit before you can find a reasonably comfortable position.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? The Crown has a slightly elevated stance compared to typical family sedans, and that helps with getting in and out of the cabin. Generous door openings provide good head clearance. Space inside is relatively abundant, but we wish the driver's seat would offer more adjustment and go a bit lower because of the odd SUV-like view out of the front. Otherwise, the Crown offers pretty good visibility thanks to a wide rear window and small blind spots. The Platinum trim's surround-view camera system also helps a lot while parking.

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Technology

8.5/10

How’s the tech? Toyota has really bolstered its tech offerings in its recent vehicles, including the Crown. The touchscreen user interface has a bit of a learning curve to it, but the good news is the physical controls are all straightforward to use and easy to see. The standard 12.3-inch touchscreen is generously sized and responsive to use. The latest Toyota software also looks more modern too. Toyota's voice recognition system is now one of the best in the business, and it allows you to control functions like the climate temperature or even ask it questions like a smart home assistant.

All Crowns come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, the latest suite of advanced driver aids Toyota has on offer. Most of the functions, from the adaptive cruise control to Proactive Driving Assist, work well to reduce driving stress and aren't intrusive in typical driving.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? The Crown's trunk, at 15.2 cubic feet of capacity, is average in size. The rear seats fold down to increase cargo space should you need it. Up front, the moderately sized center armrest bin has dual hinges that allow you to open it from the driver or passenger side. Clever! Otherwise, storage is mainly limited to the wireless charger ahead of the shifter and the expandable cupholder with its removable partition. The glovebox is tiny, and there's no overhead storage for sunglasses.

If you need to install child safety seats, we found the top tethers to be pretty easy to access, which is uncommon with most sedans. There's a lot of rear seat room to maneuver seats in and out, and the Isofix anchors are readily accessible behind the removable pull tabs.

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Fuel Economy

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the Crown with its base powertrain will get an impressive 41 mpg in combined city/highway driving. The more powerful Crown Platinum with its Hybrid Max powertrain (which is what we tested) drops considerably to 30 mpg combined. And in our testing, it was even worse, posting an underwhelming 26.9 mpg on our standardized test route. Perhaps this was an isolated result, but it could also indicate that the Crown may be more thirsty than its official numbers suggest. A little too Max and not enough Hybrid.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Crown a good value? The Crown's interior design is a little underwhelming considering its price. The interior is well built, like any other new Toyota, but nothing inside looks premium or even premium-adjacent, which you might expect considering the Crown's elevated price compared to rival sedans. We do believe the bulk of the car's cost goes into the hybrid powertrain, but that may not be a convincing enough selling point for potential buyers.

Toyota's warranty coverage is pretty common for the class with three years/36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage and five years/60,000 miles for the powertrain. The first two years of scheduled maintenance are also free.

Wildcard

8/10

In Hybrid Max form, the Crown is more fun to drive than we expected. It feels a bit heavy, but it has decent power and is willing to move if you try to coax it into some corners at speed. While we aren't fans of the two-tone paint treatment that Toyota offers (seriously, guys, who thinks that looks good?), the Crown's overall look is futuristic and gets some attention on the road. Its slightly elevated ride height is also an interesting design choice but has some ergonomic benefits and adds to the overall uniqueness of the Crown's persona.

Which Crown does Edmunds recommend?

Probably the British Crown, for it has survived millennia despite … sorry, you meant the Toyota. For that, we'd recommend the base XLE. There's very little base about it with heated and ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging and the same 12.3-inch touchscreen as the upper trims. The Limited's key additions seem insufficient considering the price premium. Also, despite all the good things we've said about the Hybrid Max powertrain, it's exclusive to the Platinum trim that's awfully close to $60,000. Eek.

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Toyota Crown Owner Reviews

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Crown Driver from Michigan, 03/20/2024

2024 Toyota Crown Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

I have purchased used Camry's and Corollas for all 4 of my nieces and nephews first cars. The vehicles run forever. I just traded my 2016 Avalon for a new 2024 Crown. Owned the Avalon for 8 years and put 130K on it. It was driven hard and most of its life was on a dirt road. The vehicle never left me stranded but it was time for a new Toyota. The Crown seemed to be the logical choice. I …

Don't Fear the XLE!

Ray, 02/15/2024

2024 Toyota Crown XLE 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

10,000 MILE UPDATE I stand by everything in the original review. The car drives and rides very smoothly, my gas mileage is exceptional, easily living up to the 41MPG EPA even on long drives. Electronics have been rock solid except for the very occasional CarPlay dropout, but reconnects quickly. My only new complaint is the strange cupholders. It can be very tricky getting a cup into … them, and some cups with larger diameters will not fit at all. Bottom line, this is a car I leased but would absolutely be willing to buy (although I'd probably buy the new Crown Signia SUV instead of the sedan). ORIGINAL REVIEW I have 1,500 miles on my Crown, driving mostly around the city but also two longish road trips. While I would have preferred the Limited model, the budget allowed for the XLE. Two nice benefits to the XLE, besides price. The cloth seats are VERY comfortable, and hopefully negate the need for ventilated seats, which aren't available on the XLE. Also there is more headroom in the XLE because there is no sunroof. I test drove the Limited as well, and agree with reviewers that the headroom in the Limited and Platinum models is quite limited (I'm 6' 1"). The only other features I really miss with the XLE are memory seats and a heated steering wheel. The base stereo in the XLE is perfectly fine. The car drives very smoothly and quietly for the most part. Acceleration is... adequate. Handling is good and the ride is very soft, which is what I wanted. If you love the feel of stabbing the accelerator on an onramp, seek out a sport sedan or maybe the Platinum Crown because the "fun to drive" quotient on the XLE/Limited is not very high. Coming out of an Acura TLX, this is what I wanted. The Crown does sit slightly higher than a normal car, which eases entry/exit. The car is quiet, but I wouldn't say it is Lexus quiet. The engine (particularly the CVT) is fairly loud and unrefined-sounding under hard acceleration but fades to the background. Fuel economy around town is definitely in line with EPA estimates, easily 40MPG. Some trips I beat that, some trips I don't. Note on my two long trips I averaged about 35MPG, with the cruise set at 79MPH. Three reasons for this, one is I took the drive in cold weather with winter fuel blends that get lower mileage. Two, drive much above 70MPH and the MPG falls. Three, with cruise engaged the hybrid system has very little chance to activate. When I disengaged the cruise through Chicago traffic my MPG improved. This is the least annoying new car (of three) I have owned in the last ten years. That doesn't sound like a compliment but it is. Toyota did a masterful job of eliminating the systems annoyances, or at least allows me to shut them off. The adaptive cruise system is brilliant. The lane centering works extremely well, although Toyota does require you to forcefully handle the wheel to avoid shutting off the system. Wireless CarPlay has thus far connected flawlessly and quickly. Toyota requires interacting with the screen only for infotainment and system setup options, and still uses manual controls for climate, THANK YOU! I think the car is beautifully styled on the outside. The interior won't win any styling contests, although it is highly functional and feels very well made. Most Crowns including mine come in a very drab black interior color that wouldn't feel out of place on a Spinal Tap album cover. On the Limited, you can get a macadamia white that will burn your retinas, or a chestnut brown that adds barely more contrast to the tomb black. C'mon Toyota, let's freshen up the interior color choices. The Toyota app works very well, but I don't use it much. I did switch off some of the unneeded notifications (such as my car being unlocked, or to check the back seat for left-behind passengers). Bottom line, I was looking for a good looking, smooth, comfortable car, that allows me to minimize my trips to the gas station. The Crown succeeds fully in its mission.

Love this car

Mike, 02/15/2024

2024 Toyota Crown Platinum 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)

I carefully studied the available cars and this one fit all my requirements. Big, safe, reliable and gets good mileage. Great for the freeway as well as around town. The Platinum model is well worth the extra cost. Very happy with the purchase.

Comfy, Sporty, Luxury, Economical, Practical

Jesús MF , 03/23/2024

2024 Toyota Crown Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Is an AWD Hybrid sedan/crossover. Lol I still don’t know the difference but so what. Looks Sporty and feels luxurious plus is comfortable inside. Practical due to the size and MPG. Drives quiet and sporty. On my 3rd week with the car driving 20 miles back and forth daily and still have 1/2 a tank. Needs a sunglasses holder and could have been a hatchback, or at least auto trunk …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2026 Toyota Crown, so we've included reviews for other years of the Crown since its last redesign.

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2026 Toyota Crown Features & Specs

Trim:

XLE

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$41,440
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	41 MPG
Cost to Drive	$83/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Crown include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	4 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	5 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	11.3%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated	Good
Roof Strength Test	Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Not Tested

FAQ

Is the Toyota Crown a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2026 Crown both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.0 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2026 Crown gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 36 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Crown has 15.2 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Toyota Crown. Learn more

What's new in the 2026 Toyota Crown?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2026 Toyota Crown:

The Crown carries over unchanged for 2026
Part of the first Crown generation introduced for 2023

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Is the Toyota Crown reliable?

To determine whether the Toyota Crown is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Crown. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Crown's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2026 Toyota Crown a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2026 Toyota Crown is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2026 Crown and gave it a 8.0 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2026 Crown gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 36 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2026 Crown is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2026 Toyota Crown?

The least-expensive 2026 Toyota Crown is the 2026 Toyota Crown XLE 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $41,440.

Other versions include:

XLE 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $41,440
Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $45,950
Nightshade 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $48,765
Platinum 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $54,990

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What are the different models of Toyota Crown?

If you're interested in the Toyota Crown, the next question is, which Crown model is right for you? Crown variants include XLE 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT), Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT), Nightshade 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT), and Platinum 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A). For a full list of Crown models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

2026 Toyota Crown

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2026 Toyota Crown Review

Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Cost to Drive

Edmunds spotlight: All hybrids are not created equal

Competitors to consider

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict

Performance

Comfort

Interior

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Technology

Storage

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Value

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NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

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