2025 Toyota Crown

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

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The 2025 Toyota Crown impresses with bold style, superb comfort and a roomy cabin. Its good fuel economy is a major plus, too. While the base engine underwhelms and the price may deter some, it's a standout choice for sedan buyers craving something unique.Read full review

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$39,365

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Pros

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

Cons

Middling performance from the base powertrain
Not much space for small items in the cabin
Costs considerably more than rival hybrid sedans

What's new

New Nightshade trim level with black accents
Standard heated and ventilated seats on all trims
Part of the first Crown generation introduced in 2023

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Overview

Written by automotive expert Cameron Rogers

3/9/2026

When you buy a 2025 Toyota Crown, you're getting something different. It's bigger than the typical midsize sedan and has a taller, sporty SUV-like profile. You can accent the Crown's looks even more with an available two-tone paint scheme. Furthermore, every Crown is a hybrid. If you find the typical sedan to be boring, the Crown might just be what you're looking for.

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$99/mo

$220/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: All hybrid, all the time

Whatever Crown you choose, it's a hybrid. Standard on the XLE, Limited and Nightshade trims is a 236-horsepower system that puts an emphasis on fuel economy, getting an EPA-estimated 41 mpg combined. We'd call that pretty good for a big all-wheel-drive sedan. On the Platinum trim, Toyota uses its Hybrid Max system, which puts out 340 horsepower. Just note that this performance-oriented system sees its EPA-estimated fuel economy drop to 30 mpg combined.

Competitors to consider

If you like the Crown but want more cargo room, the upcoming Crown Signia will debut in summer 2024 and is essentially a Crown but with an SUV body. If you're looking for something a little more traditional, both the Honda Accord and Toyota's own recently redesigned 2025 Camry should scratch your hybrid-sedan itch. 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

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Jonathan Elfalan

Good

7.0

out of 10

We drove the 2025 Toyota Crown on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

7.7/10

How does the Toyota Crown drive? We didn't expect much from the Crown's driving experience as a comfort-focused hybrid sedan, but it surprised us. The Crown Platinum, with its exclusive Hybrid Max powertrain, offers smooth, responsive acceleration and impressive speed, reaching 0 to 60 mph in just 6 seconds — quicker than most rivals. Other trims feature a more efficient but slower standard hybrid powertrain.

Handling is composed and confident, even on winding roads. While its all-season tires limit grip, the Crown provides enough feedback to inspire confidence. The Platinum trim's adaptive suspension shines, softening rough roads in its comfort setting and reducing body motions in sportier settings without sacrificing ride quality.

Visibility is another strong point. A wide, unobstructed rear window and door-mounted side mirrors enhance natural visibility, offsetting slightly chunky front pillars. Camera-assisted visibility is excellent, with a surround-view system and "invisible car" feature that simplifies parking and lane tracking.

All Crowns come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, including adaptive cruise and Proactive Driving Assist. These features work well to reduce rush-hour driving stress.

Comfort

7.4/10

How comfortable is the Toyota Crown? The Crown delivers decent levels of comfort, particularly its climate system. Easy-to-use rocker switches manage fan speed and temperature, with dual-zone control up front. Rear passengers share the front settings but get vents on the center armrest. Heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, and strong cooling capacity make it ideal for any weather.

The front seats are adequate but not exceptional. At this price point, four-way lumbar adjustment would be preferable to the current two-way setup. The cushion comfort is mostly unremarkable, neither overly firm nor particularly plush. Rear seat comfort is also mixed. While spacious, the seatback angle feels slightly upright, making it harder to find a truly comfortable position.

The cabin is impressively insulated against wind and road noise, and the upgraded Hybrid Max powertrain in the Platinum trim remained quiet during testing. However, the standard hybrid is noticeably louder under hard acceleration. On the plus side, installing child safety seats is a breeze, with easily accessible top tethers and Isofix anchors behind removable pull tabs. The ample rear seat room also makes maneuvering seats in and out hassle-free.

In-cabin tech

9.7/10

How’s the tech? Toyota has stepped up its tech game with the Crown. The 12.3-inch touchscreen is generously sized, responsive, and paired with modern software. While the interface has a slight learning curve, physical controls are intuitive and easy to use. Toyota's top-tier voice recognition handles tasks like climate control and even answers questions like a smart assistant.

The Crown also excels in device support, featuring two USB-C charge-only ports near the cupholders, a USB-A data port in the armrest, and two more USB-C ports for rear passengers. Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto work seamlessly, while a wireless charger in the cubby ahead of the gear shift adds convenience, though compatibility may vary.

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Buying Tips for the 2025 Toyota Crown for March

Here are some valuable tips for buying and negotiating the best deal on a 2025 Toyota Crown.

The Edmunds True Market Value is about 6.8% below the MSRP for the Toyota Crown, which means you could save between $2,831 and $3,754 off the sticker price depending on the trim. This can be a strong point in your negotiations.
There's no generally available customer cash rebate for the 2025 Toyota Crown, so don't count on additional savings there. Be prepared to negotiate based on other factors like price differences and incentives that might be available from dealers.
Nationwide, there are about 22 new Toyota Crowns available, with the XLE and Limited trims having very low inventory. This limited supply could make it important to contact dealers ahead of time or be ready to act quickly when you find a deal you like.
The Toyota Crown is taking quite a while to sell, with new inventory sitting on lots for an average of 182 days. This slow turnover might give you additional leverage to negotiate a favorable price as dealers could be more willing to make a deal.

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Storage & cargo

6/10

How’s storage and cargo? 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.

Value

6.8/10

Is the Toyota Crown a good value? The Crown is packed with available features, but its 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 the few rival sedans it has. 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.

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MPG

5/10

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.

X factor

7/10

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 and has some ergonomic benefits and adds to the overall uniqueness of the Crown's persona.

2025 Toyota Crown trim level differences

The 2025 Toyota Crown is offered in three trim levels: XLE, Limited, Nightshade and Platinum. The XLE, Limited and Nightshade have a 236-horsepower four-cylinder hybrid powertrain, while the Platinum uses a turbocharged engine and hybrid powertrain producing 340 hp. The XLE Limited and Nightshade trims use a continuously variable transmission, while the Platinum features a traditional six-speed automatic. All models come with all-wheel drive. Compare the 2025 Toyota Crown trim levels in-depth.

Which Crown trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base XLE trim is a solid choice for the Crown. This year it adds ventilated seats and a heated steering wheel to its long list of standard equipment, which also includes heated front seats, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive cruise control and blind-spot warning. The Platinum is much more potent but its turbocharged engine also uses more gas.

Toyota Crown Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.3

41 reviews

5(63%)

4(17%)

3(15%)

2(0%)

1(5%)

Owners Say

The overall customer sentiment for the 2025 Toyota Crown is mixed. Owners praise its comfortable ride, quiet cabin, and good gas mileage, noting it's fun with plenty of power and helpful tech features. However, some owners find the interior a bit cramped and the car's tech features confusing or annoying, like subscription fees for navigation. Additionally, there are complaints about uncomfortable access, odd design choices, and sometimes noisy engine performance.

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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 …

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2025 Toyota Crown Features & Specs

Trim:

XLE

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$41,440
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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Reliability

The 2025 Toyota Crown has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 3 recalls.

Recalls

3 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.

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
Hybrid component Warranty: 8 years / 100,000 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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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 2025 Crown both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.0 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 Crown gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 41 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 2025 Toyota Crown?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Toyota Crown:

New Nightshade trim level with black accents
Standard heated and ventilated seats on all trims
Part of the first Crown generation introduced in 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 2025 Toyota Crown a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Toyota Crown is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 Crown and gave it a 7.0 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 Crown gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 41 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 Crown is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Toyota Crown?

The least-expensive 2025 Toyota Crown is the 2025 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