2023 Toyota Crown Review

Name: 2023 Toyota Crown
Brand: Toyota

Price Range: $23,995 - $43,998

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8.0

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

We're charmed by the 2023 Toyota Crown's bold style, excellent ride comfort and spacious cabin. High fuel economy is another big bonus. Performance from the base engine is lacking, and some shoppers may balk at the price, but overall we highly recommend the Crown for sedan shoppers seeking something different from the norm.

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Pros

High fuel economy with the base powertrain
Eye-catching style
Comfortable ride quality

Cons

Middling performance with the base powertrain
Not much storage space in the cabin for small items
Costs considerably more than other hybrid sedans

What's new

All-new sedan that replaces the Avalon
Every Crown has an all-wheel-drive hybrid powertrain
2023 is this new Crown's first year for the U.S. market

Overview

Written by automotive expert Mark Takahashi

9/14/2023

It wasn't much of a surprise when Toyota discontinued its luxury-adjacent Avalon sedan in 2022 since most shoppers have been gravitating toward SUVs for over a decade. It is somewhat surprising, though, to see Toyota jump right back into this class of sedan with its all-new 2023 Toyota Crown. As was the case with the Avalon, the Crown is larger than the typical midsize sedan but not quite big enough to qualify as a large sedan. The Crown distinguishes itself from the Avalon with an elevated ride height and distinctive styling.

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2023 Toyota Crown
XLE Sedan
$23,995
good price
$757 below market
- 89,120 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 42 City / 41 Hwy MPG
- Fitzgerald Toyota Gaithersburg (17 mi away)
- Home delivery*
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Gaithersburg, MD
FITZGERALD IS THE ONLY DEALER IN THE MID-ATLANTIC TO OFFER A 90-DAY OR 4K MILE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, A 10-DAY RETURN POLICY, AND A 30-DAY EXCHANGE! CON...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
41 Combined MPG (42 City/41 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTDAAAAF9P3009217
Stock: EA19045A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-22-2025
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2023 Toyota Crown
Platinum Sedan
$36,000
fair price
$455 above market
- 36,091 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 29 City / 32 Hwy MPG
- Len Stoler Lexus (46 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in Owings Mills, MD
One Owner | Platinum Hybrid MAX AWD | LoadedThis 2023 Toyota Crown Platinum finished in Oxygen White is a one owner.Platinum trim equipped with Hybrid...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
30 Combined MPG (29 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTDAFAAFXP3004299
Stock: BL1727
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-03-2026

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As unconventional as the Crown may look, it will likely appeal to the same audience that favors comfort and luxury over performance. In those areas the Crown succeeds with its soft suspension and spacious interior. Its real advantage comes in the form of fuel economy, with an EPA-estimated 41 mpg in combined city and highway miles from the base hybrid engine and standard all-wheel drive. There's a more powerful engine included with the top Platinum trim, but you'll surrender 11 mpg in return.

The softer suspension tuning benefits ride comfort but sacrifices some driving enjoyment as a result. Other sedans such as the Kia Stinger, Volkswagen Arteon and Genesis G80 corner with more poise and confidence while remaining pleasantly comfortable. But none of these can compete with the Crown's fuel economy.

If you've considered an Avalon in the past, we're confident the new 2023 Toyota Crown will easily meet or exceed your expectations. Like the Avalon, it has a premium status compared to other Toyotas, though it could never be confused for a Lexus or similar luxury vehicle. The Crown doesn't have any direct rivals unless you step up to a more expensive and more refined luxury sedan. Other options worth checking out include the Kia Stinger and Volkswagen Arteon. Read our test team's Expert Rating below to get a full report on the Crown's highs and lows.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Jonathan Elfalan

Good

8.0

out of 10

We drove the 2023 Toyota Crown on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

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 with the 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. Unfortunately, the XLE and Limited trims aren't nearly as quick.

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 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 midsize 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.

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.

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.

2023 Toyota Crown trim level differences

The 2023 Toyota Crown is offered in three trim levels: XLE, Limited and Platinum. The XLE and Limited have a 236-horsepower hybrid powertrain, while the Platinum uses an upgraded version with 340 hp. The XLE and Limited trims use a continuously variable transmission, while the Platinum features a traditional six-speed automatic. All models come with all-wheel drive. Feature highlights include: Compare the 2023 Toyota Crown trim levels in-depth.

Which Crown trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Crown is designed for people who prioritize comfort over performance, which is why we suggest sticking with the base XLE trim. The Platinum trim's more powerful engine is more enjoyable but we think it's hard to justify the substantial price increase, especially considering that you don't get any significant feature upgrades.

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Reliability

The 2023 Toyota Crown has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 4 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

4 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V744000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25TB13/25L
Manufactured from:: 2024-10-31 to 2025-05-07
Number of vehicles affected:: 1024407
Defect Description:: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 16, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

Recall Number:: 25V595000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: See Part 5
Manufactured from:: 2024-08-06 to 2024-08-09
Number of vehicles affected:: 591377
Defect Description:: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Defect Consequence:: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the instrument panel software for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

Recall Number:: 24V548000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 24R2
Number of vehicles affected:: 33848
Defect Description:: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Defect Consequence:: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

Recall Number:: 24V442000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 24TB08, 24
Number of vehicles affected:: 13077
Defect Description:: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Crown vehicles equipped with rearview and/or frontview cameras. Due to insufficient laser welding, the camera cases may separate, allowing water to leak into the cameras and short circuit. The rearview and front view camera images may not appear on the displays or display a distorted image.
Defect Consequence:: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview and frontview cameras as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB08 and 24TA08.

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Hybrid component Warranty: 10 years / 150,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 2 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 2 years / 25,000 miles

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2023 Crown Features & Specs

Trim:

XLE

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$39,950
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	41 MPG
Cost to Drive	$99/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

Our experts like the Crown models:

Blind-Spot Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Warning: Alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse.
Panoramic View Monitor: Shows a live view of the area surrounding the car.
Safe Exit Assist: Alerts passengers to approaching vehicles from either side to prevent opening a door into traffic.

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

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