Full 2025 Toyota Crown Review
Our 2025 Toyota Crown review covers a distinct, contemporary depiction of how a luxury sedan can evolve with the latest engineering advancements, making it a powerful, efficient, and serene ride. The Crown name is one you may have heard before.
The Toyota Crown was the first Japanese car sold in America – then named the Toyopet Crown. It was introduced in 1958 and discontinued from our market in 1973. The Crown then underwent five decades of refinement in Japan, serving as everything from a first-class luxury cruiser to Tokyo's police car of choice.
The 2025 Toyota Crown models are the latest steps in that refinement after the historic nameplate's reintroduction to America in 2023. Learn more about the long-awaited return of the Toyota Crown to American shores, then contact Desert Toyota of Tucson to test-drive and order yours.
2025 Toyota Crown Review: Styling Redefined
The first Toyota Crown arrived in America as a mix of amazing fuel efficiency, muscle, spaciousness, and style in an agile package. It was so popular that it set the stage for the success of all future Toyota vehicles. The 2025 Toyota Crown follows up on that success with many of the same features from its new 2023 debut back in the North American market.
Gaze upon the sculptural body lines as they flow past the attention-grabbing grille with an organic curve, rounded out with futuristic design elements like front and rear fascia-spanning LED light bars.
The 2025 Toyota Crown looks like a sporty sedan from afar, but when you get up close, you'll notice that the body is sleek in size and shape, offering excellent ground clearance and tremendous visual appeal.
This was done for a reason. The Crown has replaced the full-size Avalon sedan in the brand's lineup, filling a Goldilocks zone between sedan sleekness and contemporary amenities found among the lineup of current new Toyota vehicles.
The New Toyota Crown: Interior Design Taken Further
Inside the 2025 Toyota Crown, a luxurious throne awaits. The interior design resembles the tailored styling of a top-trim Toyota Camry but with in-depth luxury enhancements, plus a unique personality with distinct details.
Every Crown has standard wireless smartphone integration and a large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display. Higher-level versions add a panoramic fixed-glass roof, a premium 11-speaker JBL audio system, and numerous other amenities. Heated and ventilated front seats are standard for the Crown, while a Panoramic View Monitor with a 360-Degree Overhead View is also available for this refined sedan.
The 2025 Toyota Crown is one of the most compelling additions to our current Toyota lease deals, as it comes standard with a specially engineered suite of sound-deadening features, plus tuned suspension and steering components to minimize on-road vibration.
The Powerful, Efficient 2025 Toyota Crown Specs & MPG Values
With a 2025 Toyota Crown, you'll enjoy dynamic acceleration and competitive MPG ratings. Every Crown comes as a mild-hybrid automobile, riding with one of two powertrains.
The first comes at you with a smooth 236-horsepower output, produced by a balanced 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and paired electric motors. Every 2025 Toyota Crown also offers you standard AWD for precision and confidence. The standard Toyota Crown engine achieves an EPA-estimated 42/41/41 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).1
The available Hybrid MAX powertrain is similar to what a new Tundra i-FORCE MAX offers at our Tucson Toyota dealership but inside a much lighter vehicle. It uses a Hybrid Max 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an electric battery-and-motor setup to let loose a thrilling 340 horsepower, all while delivering an EPA-estimated 29/32/30 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).1
The 2025 Toyota Crown is also available with a range of safety features collectively called Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0. Enjoy an easy drive at the wheel with:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
- Lane Tracing Assist
- Road Sign Assist
- Automatic High Beams
Plus, Proactive Driving Assist can add gentle braking when approaching curves and steering support to help tackle every drive.
2025 Toyota Crown Review: Price & Trims
Official pricing for the 2025 Toyota Crown will vary by trim level, optional features, additional packages, and more factors. Because the price can vary, we encourage you to meet with one of our Desert Toyota of Tucson experts to learn more about the exact pricing for your ideal version of the 2025 Toyota Crown.
As for model configurations, you can choose between the following Toyota Crown trim levels:
- 2025 Toyota Crown XLE
- 2025 Toyota Crown Limited
- 2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade
- 2025 Toyota Crown Platinum
The 2025 Toyota Crown XLE, Limited, and Nightshade iterations come with the 236-horsepower hybrid powertrain and standard leather-trimmed heated and ventilated seats. The Limited trim adds upgrades like a panoramic fixed-glass roof and an 11-speaker JBL sound system.
The Crown Nightshade is a new model with a black leather interior and two dark exterior color options. Drivers who opt for the Crown Platinum will enjoy the 340-horsepower Hybrid MAX powertrain and upgrades like a Panoramic View Monitor and 21-inch wheels.
The Arrival of the 2026 Toyota Crown
The 2026 Toyota Crown has taken to the streets, and it's available here at Desert Toyota of Tucson. This vehicle arrives with the same incredible features and amenities from the 2025 model year lineup, including the new Nightshade trim level.
Contact our dealerships in Tucson, AZ, today to learn more about either version of this sophisticated, raised-suspension sedan. When you're ready, we'll give you a test drive of your favorite Toyota Crown, then set you up with our financing center to discuss leasing and financing options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Toyota Crown available in the U.S.?
The 2023 Toyota Crown was the first Toyota Crown available in the U.S. since 1973. It arrived in 1958, becoming the first Japanese car to be sold in America, and introduced our market to the Toyota philosophy of high-quality construction, impressive mileage, and agile performance. Now, the 2025 and 2026 Crown models carry on the spirit since the reintroduction.
Is the 2025 Toyota Crown electric?
The 2025 Toyota Crown comes with one of two mild hybrid powertrains. The first is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 236 horsepower and delivers an EPA-estimated 42/41/41 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).1 The second uses a 2.4-liter turbo four-cylinder engine that makes 340 horsepower and delivers an EPA-estimated 29/32/30 MPG (City/Highway/Highway).1
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1Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle's condition and how/where you drive. See fueleconomy.gov.