2013 Toyota Crown Majesta – 3.5L hybrid introduced

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Toyota has introduced a new Crown variant for its domestic market, and the Crown Majesta hybrid rolls in as the new biggie in the 14th-generation range – it has a 75 mm longer wheelbase than the S210 Crown (in Royal and Athlete forms) that made its debut last December.

The 4.97 metre-long rear-wheel drive offering is equipped with a 3.5 litre V6 Atkinson-cycle unit, and the 2GR-FXE is good for 292 PS at 6,000 rpm and 354 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. It’s paired with a 1KM electric motor offering 147 kW (or 200 PS) and 275 Nm, with a total maximum output of 343 PS being quoted.

Exterior styling cues include a grille with vertical bars and additional use of chrome accents around the car, including for the fog lamp surrounds and as a rocker panel dressing strip. The Majesta features an active lower-front grille shutter, which opens and closes according to vehicle speed and engine water temperature.

The interior features leather seats in a choice of two finishes, Black or Flaxen, as well as sunburst wood grain ornamentation patterned after zelkova tree growth rings. Plenty of wood on call – the front seat backs are dressed in wood grain, as are the rear seat center armrest and rear air conditioning vent covers.

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The nickel-metal hydride battery is located in the front of the trunk space, while the secondary battery is placed under the floor, so the Majesta offers ample cargo space, enough to accommodate four golf bags, the automaker says.

Besides space, plushness of ride is also promised from the Navigation/Artificial Intelligence-Adaptive Variable Suspension System (NAVI/AI-AVS) and its electronically-controlled shock absorbers.

Standard equipment includes a radar-based Blind Spot Monitor system, a Tyre Pressure Warning System as well as an Adaptive High Beam System, which automatically dips the high beam upon sensing an approaching vehicle. Also available for the car is a Pre-collision System (with millimeter-wave radar) and a parking assist Intelligent Clearance Sonar.

There’s also a Panoramic View Monitor, which integrates images from cameras mounted on each vehicle side to offer a composite view of surroundings via the navigation system display.

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Comments

  • somehow the front light looks like the new E-class.

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    • cuntlies on Sep 17, 2013 at 12:50 pm

      Alphard middle console? Exactly the same what!

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    • Haiz… pretty sad too see another super ugly younger wannabe car. Viva and this r abang adik but just different badge!

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  • jolly_idiot on Sep 17, 2013 at 10:02 am

    Its a lexus

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  • YB Ketum Nustangtara on Sep 17, 2013 at 10:09 am

    The price will be much lower if they goes to Toyo ta instead of Lexus…(sekut brand)….

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  • omg…another car with big grille…audi’esque

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  • Lewis H on Sep 17, 2013 at 10:20 am

    Urgh.. Damn ugly. Toyolta should name this car BullShit.

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    • Beautycontestant on Sep 17, 2013 at 5:25 pm

      take a look at the video of this new crown, it’s awesome in fresh! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WuKRxH0p2k&list=TLSnWyPr9A8x4

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  • remembrance of taxis in Muar, BPhat and Kluang in early 80s….T.Crown and Cedric…one this will be next taxis for our town. Cant imagine veteran taxis driver drove this !!!! sigh

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  • Sikit2 nak bandingkan dgn model keta2 lain….

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  • why toyota didn’t use lithium ion battery in its flagship model?

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  • farghmee on Sep 17, 2013 at 10:38 am

    it’s a whale.

    baleen whale.

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  • Painter on Sep 17, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    Proton will snap this as its next Proton Perdana.

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  • Jaybond on Sep 17, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    The headlight looks quite nice as does the lower air intake.The bodywork looks well-propotioned too.The only thing that could put off potential customers is on the design of the front grille, which frankly speaking has spoiled the otherwise, good looking exterior design.You gotta blame who approved the front grille design..

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  • Denaihati on Sep 17, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    it is very stylish and luxurious.

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  • tht big grille is suitable as a pee hole.

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  • Head Hunter on Sep 17, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    I don’t know about you guys but I feel this car fits the Japanese Mafia Boss’ fleet of limos. It looks stunning, better than the Crown Athlete.

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  • Mesca on Sep 18, 2013 at 11:41 am

    even the exterior doesn’t look very good but the interior looks very nice and comfortable

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  • heybadigol on Sep 19, 2013 at 9:23 am

    I always thought the Crown was unexciting (based on pictures), but had the pleasure of seeing a Crown Athlete a few years back. I was surprised at how beautiful that thing looked in the flesh. That was the previous gen though. Anyways, the pictures posted here not showing them at their best. You should see the side profile and rear 3 quarter too. Or best of all, see it in the flesh.

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