2026 Toyota Crown Signia Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview
Like the Crown sedan, the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia SUV is a luxurious vessel for quiet, anxiety-free motoring. All Crown Signia models are hybrid, powered by the same 243-hp four-cylinder electrified powertrain. Performance is average and handling is muted, but the Signia's target buyer is likely looking for comfort over sporting pretension. Inside, the Crown Signia offers premium materials and a contemporary design that puts Toyota's latest cabin tech at the driver's fingertips. A 12.3-inch infotainment display, wireless smartphone connectivity, and a host of driver assists are all standard. For the most premium experience, spring for the Limited trim, which comes with luxuries such as a JBL stereo, a panoramic glass roof, and heated rear seats. If you do, you'll find the top-spec Signia nearly aligned with luxury-badged SUVs such as the Lexus RX and the Lincoln Corsair.
What's New for 2026?
The Crown Signia was a new addition to the Toyota lineup for the 2025 model year, so we expect to see no significant changes for 2026.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia is expected to start around $46,000 and go up to $50,000 depending on the trim and options.
XLE
$46,000 (est)
Limited
$50,000 (est) 0 $10k $20k $30k $40k $50k $60k $70k $80k
The Crown Signia is offered in both XLE and Limited trim levels. Although it's several thousand dollars more expensive to start, the Limited is the one to get, as it adds a panoramic sunroof, 21-inch wheels, heated rear seats, and an 11-speaker JBL stereo system.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The Crown Signia comes with an all-wheel-drive hybrid powertrain. It uses a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder gasoline engine and three electric motors. This produces a total of 243 horsepower, and a continuously variable automatic transmission is standard. This combination is not exactly exciting, and the engine can drone under hard acceleration, but the Crown Signia is quick enough for highway passing maneuvers in the real world. In our test drive of the Crown Signia, we found it to prioritize quiet and comfortable cruising over engaging handling, which is appropriate for this segment.
0–60-MPH Times
At our test track, the Crown Signia got to 60 mph in 7.0 seconds, a comparable time to other mid-size hybrid SUVs.
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Towing and Payload Capacity
Properly equipped with a tow hitch, the Crown Signia can tow up to 2700 pounds. Rivals such as the Honda Passport and the Toyota 4Runner Hybrid are better options for those who need to tow heavier trailers.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The EPA hasn't released any fuel economy information for the 2026 Crown Signia yet, but the 2025 model earned ratings of 39 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, and 38 mpg combined. In our 75-mph real-world highway fuel-economy test, it couldn't match those numbers and achieved only 32 mpg. For more information about the Crown Signia's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The Crown Signia's interior is similar to the Crown sedan's, with nice materials and a pleasant-looking dashboard design. The standard upholstery is a combination of cloth and vinyl in the XLE model, but the Limited upgrades to leather seats. The two-row seating setup offers space for five passengers, and there's a generously sized cargo area that expands when you fold the rear seats. A panoramic sunroof is optional and makes for an airier feel, and both tan and black interior color options are available.
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Infotainment and Connectivity
A 12.3-inch touchscreen is standard across the board, as is a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. The central touchscreen offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus many other connectivity features including Wi-Fi, over-the-air updates, and a voice assistant. The XLE trim comes with a six-speaker stereo but upgrading to the Limited swaps in an 11-speaker stereo tuned by JBL.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Most of Toyota's latest driver-assistance features are standard equipment on the Crown Signia. All models come equipped with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist. For more information about the Crown Signia's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:
Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
Standard adaptive cruise control
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
The Crown Signia comes with the same warranty coverage as other Toyota models, which isn't as generous as rivals from Hyundai and Kia. Toyota covers the Crown Signia's maintenance for the first two years or 25,000 miles, which is a nice benefit that's not standard on other mid-size crossovers.
Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
Hybrid components are covered for ten years or 150,000 miles
Complimentary scheduled maintenance is covered for two years or 25,000 miles
Specifications
Specifications
2025 Toyota Crown Signia Limited
Vehicle Type: front-engine, front- and rear-motor, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon
PRICE
Base/As Tested: $49,385/$51,675
Options: Advanced Technology package (surround-view cameras, power-folding exterior mirrors, front cross-traffic alert, traffic-jam assist, lane change assist, front and rear parking assist with automated braking), $1865; Finish Line Red paint, $425
POWERTRAIN
DOHC 16-valve 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4, 188 hp, 178 lb-ft + 3 AC motors; front: 180 hp, 199 lb-ft; rear: 54 hp, 89 lb-ft (combined output: 240 hp; 0.6-kWh [C/D est] nickel-metal hydride battery pack)
Transmissions, F/R: continuously variable automatic/direct-drive
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 12.9-in vented disc/12.5-in vented disc
Tires: Bridgestone Turanza EL450 Enlighten
235/45R-21 97W M+S
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 112.2 in
Length: 194.1 in
Width: 74.0 in
Height: 64.2 in
Passenger Volume, F/R: 52/44 ft3
Cargo Volume, behind F/R: 66/25 ft3
Curb Weight: 4275 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 7.0 sec
1/4-Mile: 15.4 sec @ 91 mph
100 mph: 19.1 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 7.6 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 4.2 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 5.1 sec
Top Speed (gov ltd): 118 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 183 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.82 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 31 mpg
75-mph Highway Driving: 32 mpg
75-mph Highway Range: 460 mi
EPA FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST)
Combined/City/Highway: 38/39/37 mpg
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