The Toyota Crown is an oddball of a sedan that roughly replaces the Avalon however comes with the elevated experience peak of a crossover. It’s an fascinating determination from Toyota, however on the similar time, we anticipate it’s going to enchantment to older drivers who’ve a tough time getting out and in of conventional sedans. It’s completely potential that one of many 13,054 folks within the U.S. who personal one is underneath 65, however there can’t be lots of them. That will change, nevertheless, with the introduction of the Toyota Crown Sport as a result of man, this factor appears good.

Is it a crossover? Is it a wagon? Are lifted wagons crossovers? We’re not going to debate that right here, however we’re undoubtedly getting Ferrari Purosangue vibes, and we’re not complaining. Certain, there’s no V12 underneath the hood, however we suspect patrons will likely be more than pleased with the usual hybrid and non-obligatory plug-in hybrid powertrains. Toyota hasn’t introduced energy figures simply but, however once we drove the Crown sedan, we discovered the 340-hp Platinum model to be surprisingly fast.

The Crown was additionally surprisingly enjoyable to drive, and it sounds just like the Crown Sport will likely be much more agile because of rear-wheel steering. No, there’s no guide transmission, however did you actually anticipate a Toyota hybrid to come back with a guide? We definitely wouldn’t complain if Toyota ever determined so as to add one prefer it did with the Supra, however on the similar time, we’re not holding our breath. It’s 2023, not 1993. However hey, no less than it is available in some enjoyable colours.

Now for the dangerous information. Toyota is already taking orders for the Crown Sport however solely in Japan. For now, there don’t look like any plans to promote the Crown Sport outdoors of Japan, and even when it ever does make its strategy to Europe, it’s unlikely that it’ll ever come to the U.S. Which is a disgrace as a result of this factor is an absolute house run. Possibly if all of us name our Toyota sellers and beg them to beg Toyota to provide it a shot over right here, we will persuade the chief group to vary its thoughts.

Will it work? In all probability not. However it may possibly’t damage to strive. And Toyota, in case you’re studying this, please contemplate blessing us with a U.S.-spec Crown Sport. It’s principally a crossover, and People love crossovers! If Porsche could make the enterprise case to promote each the Taycan Sport Turismo and Taycan Cross Turismo right here, absolutely there’s sufficient demand for the Crown Sport to justify bringing it over right here. Fairly please?