The 2027 Toyota Crown will go on sale with the automaker’s latest hybrid system, a significant upgrade for the model that sits somewhere between a sedan and a crossover. Toyota is installing its fifth-generation hybrid setup in the XLE, Limited, and Nightshade grades while keeping the Hybrid Max engine for the Platinum trim. The updated Toyota Hybrid System shares many traits with the fourth-generation setup, utilizing a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors. The automaker did not release specific output figures, but it claims an EPA-estimated 40 miles per gallon combined rating. This is a slight decrease of one mile per gallon compared to the 2026 model.
Design Details And Interior Options
Visual changes to the 2027 Crown are subtle. You’ll have to look closely to spot the differences, as the most notable updates are under the hood. Toyota is adding a new black exterior color called Inked, which joins Oxygen White, Bronze Age, Heavy Metal, Finish Line Red, and Storm Cloud. The hybrid and all-wheel drive badges receive a new satin finish. The Crown Platinum now comes with red brake calipers as standard and a black window surround. The two-tone color option now features a body-colored trunk. The Crown Nightshade gets new black badges.
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Inside, the cabin sees some variation. Toyota adds Saddle Tan seats to the Crown Limited, while the Platinum is available with a Saddle Tan interior. The automaker will let customers pair the Saddle Tan interior with the Bronze Age exterior color. The Crown comes standard with 19-inch wheels, with 21-inch ones available.
Pricing And Sales Context
The 2027 Crown XLE will start at $42,935, including the $1,295 destination charge, which is unchanged from last year. That is just $200 more than the outgoing model. The 2027 Crown Limited will have a starting price of $51,015, receiving a massive $3,770 price increase. The Nightshade is now cheaper than the Limited, starting at $50,260, a $200 increase. The 2027 Crown Platinum also gets a $200 price increase, starting at $56,485.
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Sales of the Crown have been modest. Motor1 reports the model is one of Toyota’s oddest, blurring the line between sedan and crossover, and it is not a big seller for the brand. However, sales are up 31.5 percent, reaching 2,941 units sold through the first six months of the year. Toyota hasn’t said when the 2027 Crown will go on sale, but it should be soon.
While the 2027 Crown focuses on the standard hybrid setup, the lineup still offers a high-performance option. The Crown Platinum continues to feature Toyota’s Hybrid Max engine, which pairs a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder with two electric motors for a combined output of 340 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. It comes with a six-speed automatic transmission.
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