Add 3.5L + 8AT／hybrid version, Toyota 14th generation crown released

　　On December 25, 2012, the 14th generation model was released in Japan. In addition to the appearance and interior design changes, the new car is also equipped with a new system, and a new power combination of 3.5L + 8AT is added. In addition, the car’s configuration has also been upgraded.

"The 14th generation Crown Royal series, the design style is more business-oriented"

"The 14th generation crown ATHLETE sports series, the design style pays more attention to youth"

　　Compared with the 13th generation, the shape design of the 14th generation crown has a relatively large change, which adopts a new big mouth front face design, the shape of the lamp group is more flat and sharp, and the lamp cavity is added. In addition, the C-pillar part of the car has more radical lines, and the side bottom lines also have a certain sense of hierarchy.

The 14th Royal Crown Series

　　It is worth mentioning that the 14th generation Crown offers consumers two series options, each with a different design style. The Royal series is more business-oriented, while the ATHLETE sports series highlights its youthful and dynamic design through details such as V-mesh metal grilles and sports multi-spoke wheels.

The 14th CROWN ATHLETE SPORTS SERIES

　　In terms of body size, the length/width/height of the 14th generation crown is 4895/1800/1450mm respectively, which is 2850mm, which is 75mm shorter than the wheelbase of the domestic 13th generation crown (the original model is the Majesta long wheelbase version). In addition, the 14th generation crown also offers 6 body colors, namely pearl white, metallic silver, noble silver, black, pearl black and red mica metallic color.

"14th generation Crown Royal series interior drawing"

"14th generation crown ATHLETE series interior drawing"

"14th generation crown ATHLETE series interior drawing, center console and seats use red color scheme theme"

　　In terms of interior, the center console part of the 14th generation crown adopts a multi-touch dual-screen design for the first time. At the same time, the streamline of the control panel tightened to both sides leaves behind the slightly rigid design of the 13th generation, and the style of the instrument panel, steering wheel and stop lever has also changed. In addition, in terms of configuration, the 14th generation crown is also equipped with an adaptive high beam system, a headlight intelligent curve auxiliary lighting system, monitoring, and an improved pre-collision system.

"Left: 14th generation Crown ATHLETE sports series, right: 14th generation Crown Royal series"

　　In terms of passive safety, the cockpit of the 14th generation crown is made of high-strength steel. The car is also equipped with front double, driver’s seat, and through side air curtains, and active safety headrests are also present on the car. The hybrid model is also equipped with pedestrian safety protection devices. In the event of a collision between the vehicle and a pedestrian, the rear cover can be quickly lifted upward to ease the impact of the pedestrian’s head.

　　In terms of power, the 14th generation Crown is equipped with a 2.5-liter V6 and a 3.5-liter V6, of which the 3.5-liter V6 can output a maximum of 315 horsepower (232 kW), with a peak value of 377N · m. The 3.5L engine is matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and the 2.5L engine continues to match the same 6-speed automatic transmission as the 13th generation.

"Hybrid power for the 14th generation of Crown equipment"

　　In addition to the traditional gasoline engine, the 14th-generation Crown also offers a hybrid version to choose from. This latest Hybrid system developed by Toyota consists of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine and a high-power electric motor, with a maximum output of 220 horsepower (162 kW) and a fuel consumption of 23.2 km/L, approximately 4.3 L/100 km.

　　At present, Toyota’s 14th generation crown has been pre-ordered in Japan, and launched two series options (different design styles), Royal series is 3.53 million – 5.36 million yen (about RMB 259,700 – 394,400), ATHLETE sports series is 3.57 million – 5.75 million yen (262,700 – 423,100). (Text/Autohome Xingmin)

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