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Toyota Crown XI Royal (S170) 2.0 24V (160 Hp) 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 Royal (S170) Overview:
Toyota Crown (XI Royal (S170)). With 200 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1470 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 24V (160 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.0L engine provides adequate power for daily driving, prioritizing smoothness and refinement over outright acceleration. Best suited for urban environments.
Fuel Economy
The most economical option in the lineup, likely achieving around 11-12 km/l (26-28 mpg US) in mixed driving, but still a large sedan.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and quiet cabin.
- • Legendary Toyota reliability, especially with JZ-series engines.
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior with high-quality materials.
- • Smooth and refined inline-six engine options.
- • Robust build quality and durability.
Cons:
- • Fuel economy is not a strong point, especially for larger engines and 4WD.
- • Handling is comfort-oriented, not sporty.
- • Limited availability outside of Japan (JDM import).
- • Aging technology in infotainment and safety compared to modern cars.
- • Parts availability can be challenging outside of Japan for specific components.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(X Saloon (S150, facelift 1997): 1998 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Crown |
| Generation: | XI Royal (S170) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 24V (160 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 160 Hp @ 6200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 80.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 200 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 1G-FE [Same engine] More details about the engine 1G-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 1988 |
| 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 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.2 kg/Hp, 108.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.4 kg/Nm, 136.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1470 |
| 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: | 1465 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2780 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1495 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1470 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 165 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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