2025 TOYOTA CROWN | POV TEST DRIVE

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This video offers a comprehensive POV test drive of the 2025 Toyota Crown Platinum Hybrid Max. The reviewer highlights the Crown's unique 'crossover sedan' design, blending sedan aesthetics with higher ground clearance and cladding, drawing comparisons to niche vehicles like the Subaru Outback Sedan and Volvo S60 Cross Country. The vehicle is presented as a potential successor to the Avalon, built on the versatile TNGA-K platform. The review details two powertrain options: a 236 hp 2.5L hybrid with eCVT and the more potent 340 hp Hybrid Max system, featuring a 2.4L turbo and a 6-speed automatic transmission, which is the focus of this test drive. The reviewer covers interior features, backseat space, trunk capacity, exterior design, and the navigation system. Driving segments include city, backroads, and highway, with specific attention paid to acceleration and the overall driving experience. The MSRP for the tested Platinum trim is noted at $56,510.