2023 Toyota Crown

Toyota mostly fulfills its reputation for building efficient and exceptionally reliable vehicles. Most of their models do well in our testing, thanks to their impressive fuel economy, comfortable rides, quiet cabins, and ease of getting in and out. All of this makes Toyotas among the best options for used vehicles. The brand was a hybrid pioneer, starting with the original Prius. Toyota has evolved and expanded that technology, and most vehicles in its lineup are available as a hybrid. Toyota also sells a number of plug-in hybrids, which were once called Prime but are now simply referred to as Plug-in. The company also knows how to add a dose of excitement into its lineup. The GR86, GR Corolla, and Supra are legit, fun-to-drive sports cars. However, some models we’ve tested have been disappointing. The company’s EV, the bZ4X SUV, is mediocre.

The 2023 Toyota Crown replaces the Avalon sedan. It sits higher than a sedan but lower than an SUV, features a swoopy roofline at the back, and comes exclusively as a hybrid. Most versions have a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid that is paired with an electronic CVT and gets an EPA rated 41 mpg combined. A 340-hp, 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid paired with a six-speed automatic, used in the top version, is rated 30 mpg combined. All-wheel drive is standard. The five-passenger interior features 12.5-inch screens for both the instrument cluster and the infotainment system. Despite its sleek hatchback looks, the Crown features a regular trunk. AEB with pedestrian detection, AEB highway, BSW, and RCTW are standard.