Replace: Toyota has formally validated what we had suspected once they supplied a sneak peek of their upcoming addition a few weeks in the past. The brand new mannequin, referred to as the Crown Property in Japan, will introduce itself to the North American market on November 14, simply forward of the LA Auto Present, because the “Crown SUV.”

This identify selection could appear a bit uncommon, particularly contemplating that Toyota’s Crown lineup in Japan additionally encompasses a Sport SUV mannequin. Nevertheless, it could possibly be attributed to America’s inclination in direction of SUVs and aversion to something wagon or property associated, even when it’s merely a reputation.

Initially described as an “all-wheel-drive hybrid electrical mid-size SUV” that may quickly be obtainable within the US market, the brand new crossover is the manufacturing model of the Crown Property idea that had beforehand been confirmed for a debut in Japan subsequent yr.

The 2 teaser pictures Toyota has launched up to now concentrate on the SUV’s rear finish. Happily, these photographs present ample proof to align it with the near-production research. The horizontally mounted full-width LED taillights, in addition to the strains of the tailgate and bumper, intently resemble these of the Toyota Crown Property prototype, which was initially showcased in July 2022 together with the prolonged household of Crown-series fashions.

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The rear badging supplies affirmation that the US- and Canadian-spec model of the mannequin will characteristic a self-charging hybrid powertrain and are available outfitted with AWD capabilities. It’s extremely possible that this setup will contain both a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter or a turbocharged 2.4-liter gasoline engine paired with twin electrical motors, following the sample seen in different Toyota fashions. In Japan, the Toyota Crown Property will moreover provide a plug-in hybrid powertrain choice.

The manufacturing model of the Toyota Crown Property will preserve a footprint very near, if not similar to, the prototype, with dimensions of 4,930 mm (194.1 inches) in size, 1,880 mm (74 inches) in width, and 1,620 mm (63.8 inches) in top. This locations it significantly bigger than the RAV4 and barely smaller than the Highlander.

Moreover the outside of the SUV that intently follows Toyota’s newest styling language, now we have additionally seen the just about production-ready inside. The cabin may have a five-seater format with a flat-folding rear bench including to the practicality. The dashboard is anticipated to look similar to the Toyota Crown Crossover, that includes the identical digital cockpit with twin 12.3-inch shows, alongside many different carry-over elements.

Though an official sale date has but to be confirmed, it’s anticipated that the discharge will probably happen within the first half of 2024. As soon as it turns into part of Toyota’s lineup, it is going to be the second Crown-badged automobile obtainable within the US market. Japanese clients, then again, have entry to the total vary, which incorporates the Crown Crossover, Crown Sport SUV, Crown Property SUV, and Crown Sedan.