THE 2023 TOYOTA CROWN IS A BIZARRE ELECTRIFIED PREMIUM AWD LIFTED SEDAN

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The 2023 Toyota Crown aims to replace the Avalon as Toyota's flagship sedan, offering a unique "lifted sedan" concept with standard all-wheel drive and hybrid powertrains. The reviewer highlights two main powertrains: the base 2.5L hybrid (246 hp) offering excellent efficiency (up to 41 MPG combined) and decent acceleration (0-60 in ~7.6s), and the more potent "Hybrid Max" in the Platinum trim (340 hp) which delivers exhilarating performance (0-60 in ~5.5s) with a 2.4L turbo and e-axle. While the Platinum trim impresses with its power and adaptive suspension providing a comfortable ride on 21-inch wheels, the reviewer notes the interior, despite being spacious and tech-laden with dual 12.3-inch displays, lacks the premium feel expected of a flagship, with some hard plastics and a missing HUD. Exterior styling is polarizing, particularly the two-tone option. The reviewer finds the Crown's pricing, especially for the Platinum trim exceeding $52,000, to be on the higher side, encroaching on Lexus territory, but acknowledges the standard AWD and potent Hybrid Max powertrain as key selling points for those seeking a quick, electrified, premium sedan.