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2026 Toyota Crown Trims Comparison

Which 2026 Crown trim 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.

2026 Crown trim level differences

The 2026 Toyota Crown is offered in four trim levels: XLE, Limited, Nightshade and Platinum. The first three are powered by one of Toyota's fuel-economy-focused hybrid powertrains that produces 236 horsepower. The Platinum's Hybrid Max powertrain uses a totally different hybrid concept, complete with a six-speed automatic and a more constant blending of gas and electric power. It produces 340 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. Every Crown has all-wheel drive.

XLE
The XLE trim level is a midgrade offering in other Toyotas, so it makes sense that the Crown XLE comes very well equipped. It includes:

  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated and ventilated power front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • 12.3-inch configurable digital instrument panel
  • 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • Wireless phone charging pad
  • Six-speaker sound system

Every Crown also includes an extensive array of driver assistance technologies. These include:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the car back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • 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)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Crown and the car in front, works down to a stop so it can be used in traffic)

Limited
The first upgrade trim adds the following:

  • Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking
  • Upgraded LED headlights
  • Panoramic glass roof
  • Automatic windshield wipers
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Heated rear seats
  • 11-speaker JBL audio system

Nightshade
The Nightshade is really just an appearance package applied to the Limited, featuring dark exterior trim pieces and 21-inch matte black wheels.

Platinum
Here is where things get more interesting. The Platinum goes beyond creature comforts with two key mechanical upgrades that fundamentally change the Crown's driving experience: the Hybrid Max powertrain and an adaptive suspension that automatically adjusts to improve ride comfort and handling composure. Other added features include:

  • 21-inch two-tone wheels
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Advanced Park system (the car can park itself in both parallel and perpendicular parking spaces)
  • Surround-view camera system (shows a live view of the area surrounding the car)
  • Front cross-traffic warning system (alerts you to cross traffic when pulling out of a parking spot or approaching a crossing)
  • Automated lane changing (while using adaptive cruise control on the highway, the system can complete a lane change after the driver presses the turn signal and the car's sensors determine it is safe)
  • Paddle shifters
  • Optional two-tone exterior paint

Pricing

Edmunds suggests you pay
$40,006
2 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in TX thru 7/21/25
Final assembly in Japan

Compare 2026 Crown trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
San Antonio, TX
Vehicle
Crown XLE
Crown Limited
Crown Nightshade
Crown Platinum
Vehicle
Limited
2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
Starting MSRP
$47,085
Avg Price Paid
$44,237
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5 for sale near you
Nightshade
2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT
Starting MSRP
$49,900
Avg Price Paid
$46,877
See all Crown Nightshade for sale
2 for sale near you
Platinum
2.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A
Starting MSRP
$56,125
Avg Price Paid
$52,992
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2 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Japan
Japan
Japan
Japan
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
236 hp @ 6,000 rpm
236 hp @ 6,000 rpm
236 hp @ 6,000 rpm
340 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
Not available
Not available
Not available
400 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.4 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/55R19
225/55R19
225/45R21
225/45R21
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
42 / 41 / 41 MPG
42 / 41 / 41 MPG
42 / 41 / 41 MPG
29 / 32 / 30 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
609 / 595 miles
609 / 595 miles
609 / 595 miles
421 / 464 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
35.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,980 lb.
3,980 lb.
4,013 lb.
4,343 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.8 in.
5.8 in.
5.8 in.
5.8 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
Height
60.6 in.
60.6 in.
60.6 in.
60.6 in.
Length
196.1 in.
196.1 in.
196.1 in.
196.1 in.
Wheelbase
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
112.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.2 cu. ft.
15.2 cu. ft.
15.2 cu. ft.
15.2 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
Front Leg Room
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
Rear Head Room
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
37.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
55.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, leather
Black, leather
Macadamia, leather
Black/Saddle Tan, leather
Black, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Black
Storm Cloud
Oxygen White
Finish Line Red
Heavy Metal
Bronze Age
Black
Storm Cloud
Oxygen White
Finish Line Red
Heavy Metal
Bronze Age
Black
Storm Cloud
Heavy Metal w/Black Bi-Tone
Black
Storm Cloud
Finish Line Red w/Black Bi-Tone
Oxygen White
Finish Line Red
Heavy Metal
Oxygen White w/Black Bi-Tone
Bronze Age
Bronze Age w/Black Bi-Tone