Though the Japanese carmaker Toyota exports several car models into China, it still does not export the Crown super saloon 3.0 to China and if one its latest model S150 is sighted it would be through diplomatic channels only for personal use. Toyota had developed the Crown series of cars as a luxury range aimed at Japanese elite and rich clients across other nations in Asia. Crown range had been first introduced by Toyota in 1955 and since it has undergone several upgrades and is now recognized as longest running model in the firm’s history. Due to its stately appearance the Toyota Crown is very popular among government agencies for transporting diplomats and heads of state.
Toyota Crown in China
The S150 Crown was first built as a sedan and later a hardtop both of which were built on same chassis. The trim levels for hardtop variant comprise of two saloon body types which have 4WD and are offered with three petrol engine options consisting of 2.0 liter, 2.5 liter and 3.0 liter capacities with 6 cylinder and manual transmission mechanism. Toyota’s S150 is a tenth generation Crown model which was offered for sale within Japan and South East Asian markets and was built between 1995 and 1999 with a long sweeping body line and artistic tyres. All Toyota Crown models which were built during this period are characterized by special badge which is prominently displayed on its C pillar and as a super saloon this car has more luxury features.
To propel its large and powerful body forward, Toyota has powered the 3.0 S150 Crown saloon with 3.0 liter petrol engine which has output of 220hp and maximum torque of 298 Nm which together help the car maintain speed of 200kmph. The long body also includes a spacious boot design and rear lights around lower section of boot cover which is spread in three strip design. Since the Toyota 3.0 S150 Crown saloon is an old vintage model it now only found with collectors and car enthusiasts who can maintain this car in great condition. Its front profile is simple and elegant with wide chrome encrusted horizontal grille which sits neat between large headlights which have side indicators built into them.
The current range of Toyota Crown models belong to fourteenth generation and have a less bulky body in keeping with current trend of sleek designs and light structure as it will make them more fuel efficient. Its engine is also more efficient and is powered by both diesel and petrol engines though a few years ago it would have been unthinkable to install a diesel power train in a luxury car. The latest model is called Royal series and was launched in 2012 as a sedan model. The interior comforts of new Crown series now consist of leather seats, leather covered steering wheel and gear stick along with chrome outline around central console. In keeping with modern times the latest models also have touch screen which controls multiple operations within its interiors like audio, seat adjustment, opening boot and fuel tank covers, parking sensors and navigational commands.
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