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Toyota Crown XI Athlete (S170) 2.5 Four 24V (200 Hp) 4WD Automatic
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Toyota Crown:
The Toyota Crown is an automobile which has been produced by Toyota in Japan since 1955. It is primarily a line of executive cars that is marketed as an upscale offering in the Toyota lineup.
In North America, the first through fourth generations were offered from 1958 through 1972, being replaced by the Corona Mark II. The Crown nameplate returned to the North American market in 2022, when the sixteenth-generation model was released. The Crown has also been partially succeeded in export markets by its closely related sibling, the Lexus GS, which since its debut in 1991 as the Toyota Aristo has always shared the Crown's platform and powertrain options. Later models of the GS and Crown have taken on a very strong aesthetic kinship through shared design cues....(Read more on Wikipedia)
XI Athlete (S170) Overview:
Toyota Crown (XI Athlete (S170)). With 255 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1590 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.5 Four 24V (200 Hp) 4WD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong and smooth performance for daily driving, with the added benefit of 4WD for enhanced traction and stability in varied conditions.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for a 2.5L inline-six, though the 4WD system might slightly increase consumption compared to RWD variants.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Legendary engine reliability (1JZ/2JZ)
- • Excellent ride comfort and refinement
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior
- • Strong performance, especially with turbo variants
- • Robust RWD platform
Cons:
- • Fuel economy can be high for powerful variants
- • Dated interior technology by modern standards
- • Limited availability outside Japan (JDM import challenges)
- • Soft suspension might not appeal to all enthusiasts
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(X Saloon (S150, facelift 1997): 1998 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Crown |
| Generation: | XI Athlete (S170) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 Four 24V (200 Hp) 4WD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 200 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 80.3 Hp/l [125mm more] |
| Torque: | 255 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 1JZ-GE More details about the engine 1JZ-GE |
| Engine displacement: | 2491 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 71.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8 kg/Hp, 125.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.2 kg/Nm, 160.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1590 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 530 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4820 mm mm [125mm more] |
| Width: | 1765 mm mm [70mm more] |
| Height: | 1470 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2780 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1490 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1470 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 150 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
Behind the wheel of the Toyota Crown. How does it handle on the road?