Toyota Crown Hybrid Concept to Debut in Tokyo

by Clinton Deacon
October 10, 2007 3:37 PM
Filed Under: Concept Car, Japanese, Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota

The Toyota Crown has been around since the mid 1950's and going strong 12 generations later. On the market since 2003, Toyota has repackaged the Crown with their THS II hybrid power train, crisper styling, VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management), 10 airbags and an TFT LCD display with improved information display. Set to be unveiling at the Tokyo Motor Show in two weeks, stay tuned to WCF for full details and live photos from the show.

Source: Toyota
Press Release (Click to expand)

CROWN HYBRID CONCEPT

The CROWN HYBRID CONCEPT's latest hybrid system, VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) and other features, result in an advanced fusion of driving, environmental and safety performance. The time has come to present the next-generation inspirational luxury sedan.

Comes with THS II*, which has a two-stage motor speed reduction device that helps achieve distinctively smooth acceleration, high fuel efficiency, low CO2 and other exhaust emissions and quietness.
Adopts a TFT (thin film transistor) LCD "Finegraphic Meter" to provide the driver with a variety of information in an easier-to-see and easier-to-understand way.
Ensures excellent vehicle stability and a high level of preventive safety through VDIM with active steering control, to achieve optimal balance among drive power, steering and braking.
Employs 10 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags for outstanding safety performance.

* Toyota Hybrid System

Press Release

CROWN HYBRID CONCEPT

Comes with THS II*, which has a two-stage motor speed reduction device that helps achieve distinctively smooth acceleration, high fuel efficiency, low CO2 and other exhaust emissions and quietness.
Adopts a TFT (thin film transistor) LCD "Finegraphic Meter" to provide the driver with a variety of information in an easier-to-see and easier-to-understand way.
Ensures excellent vehicle stability and a high level of preventive safety through VDIM with active steering control, to achieve optimal balance among drive power, steering and braking.
Employs 10 SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags for outstanding safety performance.

* Toyota Hybrid System

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The flagship of Toyota brand cars in Japan. Similar underpinnigs with Lexus GS but with very domestic flavor, such as shiny grille, mouldings, luxuary velvet-like upholstery and soft cushions etc. Matching more for Asian people's tastes, especially for China than Lexus, from my point of view. Could be good for some Americans too.

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by hiromichi | October 11, 2007 4:39 AM

This is got to be the next Toyota Avalon...If so? It looks good...Bring it on Nissan Maxmia...lol

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by iseenitall | October 11, 2007 2:31 PM

the rear c pillar is pure 1st generation is200. mmm im a little confused. its nice i guess.

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by asif | October 15, 2007 2:26 PM

This car is so much batter than the Avalon

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by TomJonesCirca1969 | December 26, 2007 10:20 AM