Patent images have been published online alleging that the next-generation 2023 Toyota Crown sedan looks like an SUV.
Posted by Japanese outlet Creative tendenciesAnd marked by Care ExpertThe images show a much smoother sedan than the current Crown, but this is in line with Toyota’s recent trend of more expressive exterior styling.
According to Engine 1, The car shown here is a variant with a crown cross badge, which explains why it appears to have ride height and exterior cladding. It is reported to be 194 inches long and 60.6 inches long with 112.2-inch wheelbase.
So-called 2023 Toyota Crown patent image
Toyota Crown Hall is a large sedan that dates back to 1955 and is now in its fifteenth generation. It is not currently sold in the United States, but is closely related to the latest generation Toyota Mirai and Lexus LS. The Crown is Toyota’s mainstream flagship (the automaker also has an exclusive Century sedan that sells for Bentley’s money), and the nameplate is significant because the original Crown was the first car made in Japan and built entirely.
Reuters Toyota reported in April that it would unveil a newly designed Crown this summer, followed by a Crown SUV a year later. The SUV will include hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions that will be exported to the United States and China from mid-2023. An all-electric version is also planned, but it may not be sold in the United States
It is possible that the Crown SUV may be related to a new Lexus SUV that sits side by side with LS and LC in the flagship range of luxury brands, possibly wearing an LQ badge. The Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept unveiled in 2018 is thought to be a prelude to this flagship SUV.