Toyota is well known for crafting reliable, affordable, and efficient vehicles, but the 2026 Crown takes a step in a truly premium direction. Blending the best aspects of a large sedan and a crossover, the ‘26 Crown’s best attributes are its elevated ride height, fastback-inspired silhouette, and peppy hybrid powertrain complete with standard all-wheel drive. This unique combination makes the Crown an ideal choice for discerning buyers who want the comfort of a sedan with the confidence and versatility of a crossover.
The ‘26 Crown’s interior showcases a wealth of upscale features typically reserved for luxury vehicles. Its highlights include a large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless device charging, and premium materials and tech-forward amenities. Adding even more value, it comes with ToyotaCare, a no-cost maintenance plan that covers routine services like oil changes, tire rotations, and multipoint inspections for 2 years or 25,000 miles (whichever comes first).
EPA-Estimated City/Highway
Available 2.4L 4-Cylinder Hybrid MAX
Standard All-Wheel Drive
The 2026 Toyota Crown comes to you in four feature-stacked trims: XLE, Limited, Nightshade, and Platinum. The first three use a fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain that pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with two electric motors, generating a combined output of 236 horsepower. This setup is mated to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT), and every grade gets standard all-wheel drive (AWD) for enhanced traction and control.
At the top of the lineup, the Platinum boasts the high-performance Hybrid MAX powertrain. This advanced system features a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, delivering an impressive 340 hp. This powertrain upgrade includes a traditional six-speed automatic transmission rather than the eCVT.
The ‘26 Crown pulls off impressive fuel efficiency, especially with its standard hybrid powertrain. According to the EPA’s official estimations, Crowns with the standard 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain achieve up to 42 mpg around town and 41 mpg on the highway. Despite its increased output, the Platinum with its more powerful Hybrid MAX system still offers solid fuel economy at 29 mpg city/32 mpg highway.
The entry-level XLE gets a nice assembly of amenities for comfort, convenience, and connectivity. Among them are leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped shift knob, heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats, wireless phone charging, and push-button start. Rear outboard passengers will enjoy heated rear seats with a 60/40-split seatback and a folding center armrest with cupholders. Additional upscale touches for this unusually plush base trim include an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, dual-zone automatic climate control, selectable drive modes (Eco, Normal, and Sport), and five USB-C charge ports (two in the front, two in the rear, and one in the center console).
The XLE adds Smart Key proximity entry, touch-sensor lock/unlock on the front door handles, heated power-folding side mirrors with turn-signal and blind-spot warning indicators, noise-reducing front glass, automatic on/off bi-LED headlights, LED daytime running lights and taillights, and variable intermittent windshield wipers. The Limited steps up with premium upgrades like position memory for the driver’s seat, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a panoramic fixed-glass roof, and automatic on/off quad-LED headlights. The Nightshade is similar, but it flaunts a darkened exterior with matte-black wheels, creating a more aggressive and mysterious aesthetic.
At the top of the lineup, the Platinum builds off the Limited with the Hybrid MAX powertrain plus Digital Key, two additional drive modes (Rear Comfort and Custom), an adaptive variable suspension, and dynamic rear steering for the ultimate handling quality. It also stands out as the only trim available with a bi-tone exterior color scheme.
The 2026 Crown is equipped with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety features through Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. This cutting-edge safety package includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane tracing assist, full-speed dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assist, automatic high beams, road sign assist, and proactive driving assist. Every trim also has a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, rear seat reminder, and safe exit alert.
The Limited enhances safety with front and rear parking sensors and automatic braking. It can also be upgraded with an available panoramic view monitor providing 360-degree overhead and curb views; this feature comes standard on the Platinum. Not only that, but the Platinum receives Advanced Park, Toyota’s hands-free automatic parking system that takes the stress out of getting into tight parking situations.
The standard infotainment system in the Crown consists of a 12.3-inch touchscreen that provides seamless integration with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, along with SiriusXM satellite radio, a six-speaker audio system, and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming. The Limited, Nightshade, and Platinum boast an audio upgrade to a deluxe JBL array, complete with eleven speakers, an amplifier, and a subwoofer for optimal sound reproduction.
Beyond that, all trims are set up with a complimentary 30-day trial for Wi-Fi Connect, Toyota’s built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, and a one-year trial of Drive Connect. This advanced connected services package bundles Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest, voice-activated Intelligent Assistant, and Destination Assist.