The Toyota Crown sedan has been known for its quirky shape and Lexus-like luxury since debuting in the US just a few years ago. But now, with an arguable quirkier Lexus ES on the horizon, we began thinking: could this Toyota Crown be a legitimate bargain over the new ES? Well, today we take a deep dive into the 2026 Toyota Crown to find out! Keep reading to find out and watch our full YouTube Review linked at the bottom of this article!
What’s New for 2026?
- Finish Line Red Replaces Supersonic Red
Trims and Pricing
MSRP
XLE: $41,440
Limited: $45,950
Nightshade: $48,765
Platinum: $54,990
There are practically no price changes this year for the 2026 Crown, making it even more of a bargain over the upcoming ES.
Air Ball and Slam Dunk
Slam Dunk: The Platinum drives and rides like a true Lexus competitor
Air Ball: The interior materials and color options are lacking in comparison to an ES
Design and Features
For 2026, the Crown Sedan doesn’t receive any exterior changes for this year. It will continue to be a “lifted sedan” that is quite a departure from the Avalon it replaced. You can opt for some crazy two-toned paint schemes, if you feel like living on the wild side! Compared to the all-new ES, the Crown will still have its quirks, but looks much less futuristic. As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences.
Here is the full breakdown of what we currently know about the feature availability:
Feature |
Availability |
Exterior |
|
LED Headlights |
Standard Projectors | Limited+: Multi-Beam Projectors |
LED Fog Lamps |
Not Available |
Wheels |
XLE: 19-in Alloys | Limited+: Varying 21-in alloys |
Mirrors |
Standard heated, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert |
Bi-Tone Paint Color |
Available on some models |
LED Taillights |
Standard |
Dynamic Rear Steering |
Platinum |
Forward Emergency Braking |
Standard |
Lane Keep Assist |
|
Auto High Beams |
|
Adaptive Cruise Control |
|
Additional Systems |
Platinum: Parking Assist, Lane Change Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Front Cross Traffic Alert |
When it comes to the Interior, the Crown Sedan will also be well-equipped on all trims.
Interior |
|
Smart Entry and Remote Start |
Standard |
Digital Key |
Platinum |
Illuminated Entry |
Standard |
Seat Materials |
Standard Full Leather |
Seat Adjustment |
8 Way Power Adjusting |
Push Button Start |
Standard |
Gauge Cluster |
Standard 12.3-inch configurable cluster |
Head-up Display |
Newly on Platinum as standard |
Steering Wheel |
Leather wrapped and heated | Platinum: Power Adjusting |
Rain-Sensing Wipers |
Limited+ |
Electronic Shifter |
Standard |
360 Degree Camera |
Platinum |
Dual-Zone Climate Controls |
Standard |
Seat Climate |
Heated Seats: Standard | Ventilated Seats: Standard |
Audio System |
Standard: 6-Speakers | Limited+: 11-Speaker JBL Audio |
Screen |
Standard 12.3-inch display | Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto |
Mirror |
Auto-Dimming |
Moonroof |
Limited+: Panoramic Roof |
The rear of the Crown Sedan offers Lexus-like comfort in the Toyota line-up.
Rear Amenities |
|
Heated Rear Seats |
Standard |
2nd Row Amenities |
Vents and USBs |
Trunk |
Standard Manual opening | Hands-Free Power on Platinum |
For in depth details on the 2026 Crown Sedan, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.
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What’s Under the Hood?
While the new ES is either a slower Hybrid or EV only product, the Crown offers two verative ICE engines, which may be a relief to some buyers:
- 4th Generation Hybrid system:
- 2.5L 4-cylinder w/ 2 electric motors
- 236 hp total system
- 0-60: 7.6s
- XLE and Limited
- eCVT
- Hybrid MAX system:
- 2.4L turbo-4 w/ front electric motor and rear e-axle
- 340 hp | 400 lb ft of torque
- Same design system as the Lexus RX 500h Performance
- 0-60: 5.7s
- Platinum only
- 6-Speed Automatic
The Crown will be AWD exclusive for all trims. When it comes to fuel economy, the 2026 Ratings are as follows:
XLE/Lim: 42/41/41 MPG
Platinum: 29/32/30 MPG
We hope you have found this overview of the 2026 Toyota Crown Sedan helpful! For a more detailed first look of the Crown Sedan, please watch our video below! What do you think of the updated Toyota Crown Sedan? Let us know in the comments!
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