Toyota Crown S180

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Toyota Crown
2003 Toyota Crown
Manufacturer Toyota
Production Toyota City, Nagoya
Class Mid-size car, wagon
Body style(s) Sedan
Wagon
Platform S-series
Engine(s) 2.5L 4GR-FSE V6
3.0L 3GR-FSE V6
3.5L 2GR-FSE V6
4.3L 2UZ-FE V8
Transmission(s) 6 speed automatic
Wheelbase 2850 mm
Length 4840 mm
Width 1780 mm
Height 1470 mm
Related Toyota Aristo

The Toyota Crown released in 2003, internally designated S180, is the 12th generation of the long-lasting nameplate manufactured by Japanese automaker Toyota.

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Compared with the old model, the new generation has extended 70 mm in wheelbase. Body width also increased by 15mm. These changes bring about the largest interior size among its contemporaries, not even the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or the BMW 5-series could compare with it. New V6 engines replaced the dated L6 engines, with lower fuel consumptions while higher performances.

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[edit] References

  • Issue Jan 2004, Car and Driver HK

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