Hello everyone, this issue analyzes the Toyota Crown
1. Brand analysis and historical introduction
Toyota Crown car series has a long history, the first generation of Toyota Crown was born in 1955, relative to the mainstream competitors, this history is very long, Toyota at this level of market premium ability is still high, Toyota Crown car series also has a high visibility, the previous models have been domestically produced, and achieved good market sales.
2. Market analysis
Toyota Crown in the Toyota car series positioning is higher than toyota Asian Dragon, is a very high-end sense of sedan, in the positioning is also lower than Toyota Century, this generation of Toyota Crown has news to introduce, and is introduced in the way of imports. This section belongs to medium and large cars, covering luxury brand models.
3. Competitors
Toyota Crown has audi A6 in the competition, as well as cadillac CT6 and Volvo S90 and Lincoln MKZ and other models, as well as Hyundai Yazun, Volkswagen Huion, Kia K8 and other product strength of competitors.
4. Used cars (Note: The retention rate of used cars is based on the actual performance of the used car market after the new car is listed. ）
Toyota Crown has news to introduce, Toyota Crown has been in the used car retention rate performance is very excellent, this generation of Toyota Crown is also expected to continue the advantages of high retention rate.
5. Power system and chassis
Powered by a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 2.5-liter in-line four-cylinder engine + AC motor + battery, the engine parameters are 184 hp and the peak torque is 221 Nm, matching the E-CVT gearbox
A plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 3.5L V6 engine + AC motor + battery is also available, with engine parameters of 299 hp and peak torque of 356 Nm, matching the E-CVT gearbox.
It adopts a 2.0T supercharged four-cylinder engine, matching the 8-speed manual transmission, and the engine parameters are 245 hp maximum horsepower and 350 Nm peak torque
Based on the TNGA platform, available in dual-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions, the chassis suspension front chassis suspension adopts multi-link suspension, using a double joint upper and lower 4-arm structure. The rear suspension features a multi-link suspension by optimizing the geometry of the suspension arms. And the use of AVS shock absorbers, damping force switching is faster, flat driving quality is improved.
The suspension system AVS and the navigation system, which control the damping force according to the situation, are integrated. Based on the corner information received from the navigation computer in front of the vehicle, the damping force of the shock absorber is optimally controlled in advance to provide a sense of stability when cornering.
Full-time all-wheel drive with central differential with active steering integrated control, integrated control by integrating engine, braking and steering functions into one system.
The body is welded with laser screws, including annular skeleton structures such as the "cab annular skeleton" and the "rear body annular skeleton".
The 2.0T engine is also additionally equipped with performance shock absorbers and rear backplane brackets. Optimized brake pedal downforce and pedal travel assist. The 3.5L hybrid features opposed 4-piston aluminum monocoque calipers at the front for stronger braking power.
6. Configuration
In terms of safety configuration: pre-collision safety system, radar cruise control (with full speed tracking function, support steering operation), blind spot monitoring, rear approach vehicle warning, adaptive high beam system, road sign assist, rear cross traffic automatic braking, rear cross traffic alarm, parking assist brake, rear camera detection, panoramic monitor, SRS airbag system.
Equipped with a high-definition 12.3-inch touchscreen display. It is also equipped with a smartphone linkage function, equipped with a T-Connect SD navigation system, and the information needed for driving is projected on the windshield. With the smartphone app "MyTOYOTA", you can check and operate the condition of the car even if you are away from it. Accessory socket (AC100V/1500W/with emergency power supply system) to charge smartphones wirelessly.
7. Space
Length, width and height are 4910mm * 1800mm * 1455mm, wheelbase is 2920mm, from the body size, in the same class of cars or more mainstream level, the interior layout of the double row five-seat design, trunk space can store up to 4 golf bags.
8. Summary
Toyota Crown is not a global model, in the design is also more in line with the Japanese local style, this generation of Toyota Crown in the appearance of a more youthful and sporty design, the interior space is also OK, the shape of the central control is also more unique, from the product strength point of view, Toyota Crown still has a good competitiveness, while the performance in the retention rate is also good, but Toyota Crown is facing many strong market opponents, such as BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class and other models, as well as Lexus ES, etc. And the strength of competitors is not to be underestimated.
9. Appearance
From the appearance point of view, the ordinary version and RS version are available, the picture is the RS version, the network uses a huge design, embedded in the interior of the black honeycomb grille texture, and with the RS logo, the visual impact is more moving, the two sides are using a very sharp grille, it is very dynamic, and the flat headlamp group also presents a more sporty design. Coming to the side, the style of the body is also biased towards movement, the side window line adopts the design of the triangular window, which increases the sports style, and the large-size wheel hub is also a biased sports design, and has the shape of the side skirt. The tail is a simple and atmospheric shape, the design is relatively flat, but the exhaust pipe shape is four out.
10. Interior
Entering the car, the design of the central control is slightly unique, using a tough and concise through-type central control shape, the central control screen is also the use of a dual screen design, and the use of fewer physical buttons, the time effect is very scientific and technological, the steering wheel with three shapes, and the use of multi-functional design, is also very practical.