Smart Travel learned a few days ago that Toyota's new Crown Sport PHEV model has been launched for sale in Japan's domestic market. The starting price of the new car in overseas markets is 7,650,000 yen (approximately 380,000 yuan). It is expected to be sold before the end of this year or in 2024 at the earliest. Delivery tasks will be started one after another throughout the year. At the same time, the new car is also expected to be imported and sold in the domestic market next year. The main competitors in the same class include BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5L and Cadillac XT5.
As can be seen from the official picture of the new car released, Toyota's new Crown Sport PHEV model is equipped with a large-size blackened mesh grille on the head, and split LED headlight sets are provided on both sides. The rear part of the car uses a hidden exhaust layout, and a large spoiler is added above the tailgate, which makes it more sporty than models such as the BMW X3. According to Toyota officials, engineers added additional bracing to the chassis to improve rigidity and adjusted the settings of the dampers in the adaptive variable suspension system, while 20-inch ventilated discs and six-piston brake calipers provide Stronger braking power.
In terms of power, Toyota's new Crown Sport PHEV model will be equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine + two electric motors and a lithium-ion battery. The combined maximum power can reach 225kW, and its pure electric cruising range can be It has a range of 90 kilometers and provides E-Four electronically controlled four-wheel drive system. At the same time, the interior of the new car will also be equipped with a multi-function steering wheel with a Crown LOGO, and will be equipped with an LCD digital instrument and a suspended LCD central control screen. The RS model will also be equipped with sports seats and red rear seat belts.