2027 Toyota Crown: Elevated Hybrid Performance Meets Refined Luxury

Looking for a luxury inspired sedan that refuses to blend in? The 2027 Toyota Crown is back with upgraded hybrid performance, bold new styling, more standard technology, and the same elevated design that sets it apart from a traditional sedan. Let’s dive into what’s new for the 2027 Toyota Crown. 

Executive Summary

• Upgraded hybrid performance: The XLE, Limited, and Nightshade receive Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid system, with Toyota estimating 40 MPG combined, while the Platinum continues with the 340-horsepower Hybrid MAX powertrain.
• Standard all-wheel drive: Every 2027 Toyota Crown comes standard with AWD, with Electronic On-Demand AWD on the XLE, Limited, and Nightshade and Full-Time Electronic AWD on the Platinum.
• More premium styling and comfort: Updated exterior details, expanded Saddle Tan interior availability, premium seating features, and available 21-inch wheels help give the Crown its distinctive upscale design.
• Advanced technology: Every grade includes a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen, while higher trims add features like JBL Premium Audio, Digital Key, a Panoramic View Monitor, and Head-Up Display.
• Four distinct trims: The 2027 Crown is available in XLE, Nightshade, Limited, and Platinum, giving Clermont shoppers choices ranging from efficiency-focused hybrid driving to the more powerful and performance-oriented Platinum.

What’s Changed for the 2027 Toyota Crown?

The biggest mechanical change for the 2027 Toyota Crown is the introduction of Toyota’s fifth generation hybrid system on the XLE, Limited, and Nightshade grades. Known as THS 5, this system pairs a 2.5L gasoline engine with front and rear electric motors. Toyota estimates these models will achieve a combined 40 MPG while still providing responsive acceleration.

Toyota has also added standard paddle shifters to the XLE, Limited, and Nightshade, giving Clermont drivers more control from behind the wheel. The Platinum trims continue to offer Toyota’s performance oriented Hybrid MAX powertrain. Technology gets an upgrade on the Limited trim as well. This trim now comes standard with:

• Panoramic View Monitor

• Traffic Jam Assist capability

• Digital Key capability

• Lane Change Assist

• Front Cross-Traffic Alert

Combine those changes with its upgraded exterior and interior styling, and there’s plenty that’s new for 2027.

Bold and Refined Exterior Styling

The 2027 Toyota Crown already stands out thanks to its unusual combination of a premium sedan body and elevated ride height. Toyota is leaning even further into that distinctive look for the new model year.

A newly sculpted rear bumper gives the 2027 Toyota Crown a more refined silhouette, while updated exterior details add an upscale finishing touch. Toyota has also introduced Inked, a new black exterior paint color. Other available exterior colors include:

• Oxygen White

• Bronze Age

• Heavy Metal

• Finish Line Red

• Storm Cloud

The Platinum trims get some exclusive styling upgrades.

For 2027, it comes standard with red brake calipers and a black belt window surround. Toyota has also refined its distinctive bi-tone paint treatment. Instead of extending the black treatment all the way over the trunk, the 2027 Toyota Crown Platinum now features a body colored trunk paired with the black roof and sweeping roofline. Available Platinum bi-tone combinations pair black accents with:

• Oxygen White

• Heavy Metal

• Finish Line Red

• Bronze Age

The Nightshade Goes in an entirely different direction, emphasizing its darker styling with new black badge overlays.

Premium Comfort Inside

Toyota is also expanding the interior choices available for the 2027 Toyota Crown. The Limited trim now offers full Saddle Tan seating, while Saddle Tan joins the interior color choices available on the Platinum. Even better, Toyota now allows Clermont shoppers to combine the Saddle Tan interior with the Bronze Age exterior across the lineup, creating one of the Crown’s more distinctive color combinations.

Premium materials and comfort features remain an important part of the Crown experience. Depending on the trim level, standard and available amenities include:

• Leather-trimmed seating for a more premium look and feel.
• Heated and ventilated front seats for added year-round comfort.
• Heated rear seats to keep passengers comfortable on cooler drives.
• Heated steering wheel for additional comfort behind the wheel.
• Dual-zone automatic climate control that allows Clermont drivers and front passengers to choose their preferred temperatures.
• Panoramic fixed-glass roof that helps create a brighter, more open feeling throughout the cabin.

Altogether, the Crown’s interior combines premium materials, everyday comfort, and distinctive styling to complement its unique position between a traditional premium sedan and crossover.

Performance Meets Efficiency

The 2027 Toyota Crown is offered in four different trims:

• XLE

• Limited

• Nightshade

• Platinum

And every single trim comes standard with all wheel drive. The XLE, Limited, and Nightshade are now powered by Toyota’s fifth generation Toyota Hybrid System. This system combines a 2.5L gasoline engine with front and rear electric motors to provide a balance of efficiency and responsive performance. Toyota estimates these three trims will achieve 40 MPG combined.

For Clermont drivers who want considerably more performance, there’s the Platinum trim. The 2027 Toyota Crown Platinum comes exclusively with Toyota’s Hybrid MAX powertrain, which combines a 2.4L turbocharged gasoline engine with electric motors and a Direct Shift six speed automatic transmission. Total output comes to:

• 340 net combined horsepower

• 400 Ib.-ft of torque

Hybrid MAX is designed to provide strong torque at lower engine speeds along with quick, responsive acceleration.

Two Available All-Wheel Drive Systems

Every 2027 Toyota Crown comes with AWD, but the system you get depends on which powertrain you choose. 

The XLE, Limited, and Nightshade models use Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive. This system uses a separate rear mounted electric motor to provide power to the rear wheels when additional traction is needed. Key benefits of Electronic On Demand AWD include:

• Added traction when needed by sending power to the rear wheels.
• Enhanced cornering agility to help the Crown feel confident through turns.
• Standard AWD capability across the XLE, Limited, and Nightshade grades.

The Platinum trim takes a different approach. Its Hybrid MAX powertrain is paired with Full-Time Electronic AWD and an eAxle. Rather than providing rear wheel power only when needed, this system continuously adjusts how power is distributed between the front and rear wheels to support the Platinum’s more performance oriented driving experience. The 2027 Crown Platinum also offers REAR COMFORT Mode, which works with the Adaptive Variable Suspension to:

• Adjust suspension-related settings to prioritize passenger comfort.
• Create a smoother ride for passengers sitting in the rear.
• Add another layer of versatility to the Crown Platinum’s performance-focused setup.

Whether you prioritize efficiency everyday Clermont driving or a more performance oriented experience, the Crown’s two AWD systems provide added traction and confidence across the lineup.

Confident Performance on the Road

The distinctive proportions of the 2027 Toyota Crown aren’t just about appearance. Toyota engineered the body, chassis, and suspension to deliver a balance of confident handline with the smooth ride expected from a premium vehicle. Key performance and handling features include:

• MacPherson strut front suspension paired with a multilink rear suspension to help balance handling and ride comfort.
• Swing valve shock absorbers on the XLE, Limited, and Nightshade grades to help provide a smooth and controlled ride.
• Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) on the Platinum, electronically adjusting damping to help balance steering response, vehicle stability, and ride comfort.
• Platinum-specific suspension tuning designed to complement the more powerful 2.4L turbocharged Hybrid MAX powertrain.
• Electronically controlled braking with Active Cornering Assist to help reduce understeer in certain cornering situations.

Together, these systems help give the 2027 Toyota Crown a refined Clermont driving experience while still providing responsive handling and confidence behind the wheel.

Distinctive Styling Inside and Out

Just one look at the 2027 Toyota Crown and it’s pretty clear this isn’t a conventional sedan. Its elevated ride height makes getting in and out easier while giving the Crown a more commanding presence on the road.

Depending on the grade, Toyota offers 19 or 21 inch wheels. Rounded body lines and Toyota’s signature hammerhead inspired front fascia helps create the Crown’s sleek appearance, while the available Platinum bi-tone exterior makes the design even more dramatic. Inside, the Crown is packed with premium features and technology. Every grade comes standard with:

• Leather-trimmed seating

• 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster

• 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen

• Heated and ventilated front seats

• Heated rear seats

• Heated steering wheel

• Dual-zone climate control

• Qi-compatible wireless charging

• Multiple USB-C charging ports

Limited, Nightshade, and Premium trims can also get a standard fixed panoramic moonroof. Limited and Platinum add a Panoramic View Monitor, while the Platinum further adds a Head-Up Display and power tilt and telescopic steering wheel.

Smart Technology and Connectivity

Technology is front and center inside every 2027 Toyota Crown, with a standard 12.3 inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen serving as the centerpiece of the cabin. The system provides easy access to entertainment, navigation, smartphone connectivity, and other vehicle features. Standard multimedia and connectivity features include:

• 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen across every Crown grade.
• Wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility for convenient iPhone integration.
• Wireless Android Auto compatibility for compatible Android devices.
• Dual Bluetooth phone connectivity to connect multiple compatible devices.
• Over-the-Air updates that allow the multimedia system to receive certain software updates.

Audio equipment varies depending on the 2027 Toyota Crown trim. The XLE comes standard with a six speaker audio system, while the Limited, Nightshade, and Platinum step up to an 11 speaker JBL Premium Audio system featuring:

• 11 JBL speakers positioned throughout the cabin.
• Rear subwoofer for enhanced bass.
• Eight-channel amplifier to support a more immersive listening experience.

The Crown also offers Toyota Connect Services trials for additional convenience. With an active Remote Connect trial or subscription, Digital Key capability is available on the Limited and Platinum grades, allowing a compatible smartphone to perform certain key functions.

2027 Toyota Crown Trim Breakdown

Toyota offers four distinctive trims of the 2027 Toyota Crown, and every grade comes standard with a 12.3 inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, and AWD.

2027 Toyota Crown XLE

Key XLE features include:

• 2.5L fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System
• Electronic On-Demand AWD
• Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Leather seats
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated rear seats
• Heated steering wheel
• 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
• 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Qi wireless charging
• Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Paddle shifters

2027 Toyota Crown Nightshade

The Nightshade turns up the attitude with features including:

• 21-inch matte-black-finished wheels
• Dark badging
• Dark window trim
• Black door handles
• Black mirror caps
• Black shark-fin antenna
• Multibeam LED headlights
• Fixed panoramic roof
• JBL Premium Audio
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking

New black badge overlays further emphasize its dark styling for 2027.

2027 Toyota Crown Limited

The Limited builds on the XLE with features including:

• 21-inch alloy wheels
• Traffic Jam Assist capability
• Digital Key capability
• Panoramic View Monitor
• Lane Change Assist
• Front Cross-Traffic Alert
• Multibeam LED headlights
• Fixed panoramic roof
• JBL Premium Audio
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking

Traffic Jam Assist requires an active Drive Connect trial or subscription, while Digital Key requires an active Remote Connect trial or subscription. Both features are network dependent.

2027 Toyota Crown Platinum

The Platinum takes performance and luxury even further with:

• Hybrid MAX powertrain
• 340 net combined horsepower
• Red brake calipers
• Black window surround
• Advanced Park
• Adaptive Variable Suspension
• 21-inch alloy wheels with black accents
• 10-inch Head-Up Display
• Power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
• Hands-free power trunk
• Dynamic Rear Steering

The 2027 Toyota Crown Platinum is the most powerful and performance focused Crown in the lineup.

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0

Every 2027 Toyota Crown comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. The active safety and driver assistance suite includes:

• 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
• Proactive Driving Assist

Additional standard safety and convenience technologies include:

• Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Safe Exit Alert
• Rear Seat Reminder

2027 Toyota Crown Pricing

Toyota has announced pricing for all four 2027 Toyota Crown Trims:

• Crown XLE Hybrid AWD: $41,640
• Crown Nightshade Hybrid AWD: $48,965
• Crown Limited Hybrid AWD: $49,720
• Crown Platinum Hybrid MAX AWD: $55,190

MSRP excludes Toyota’s $1,295 Dealer Processing and Handling free and is subject to change.

Discover the 2027 Toyota Crown at Toyota of Clermont

The 2027 Toyota Crown continues to do things differently. It combines the comfort and sophisticated styling of a premium sedan with an elevated ride height, standard AWD, and Toyota’s hybrid technology. And for 2027, that formula gets even better. Keep an eye out for more updates as the released date gets closer. You can call us at (352) 404-7000 or visit us in person at 16851 State Road 50, just West of the Florida Turnpike.

FAQs

1. What powertrain does the 2027 Toyota Crown have?
   The XLE, Limited, and Nightshade use Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid system with a 2.5L gasoline engine and electric motors. The Platinum features the more powerful Hybrid MAX system, producing 340 net combined horsepower.
2. Does the 2027 Toyota Crown come with all-wheel drive?
   Yes. Every 2027 Toyota Crown comes standard with AWD. The XLE, Limited, and Nightshade use Electronic On-Demand AWD, while the Platinum uses Full-Time Electronic AWD with an eAxle.
3. What are the 2027 Toyota Crown trim levels?
   The 2027 Toyota Crown is available in four trims: XLE, Nightshade, Limited, and Platinum. Each offers a different combination of styling, technology, comfort, and performance features.

 

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