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Car and Driver
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
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. View Photos Toyota 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. View Photos Toyota 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 C/D TESTING EXPLAINED More Features and Specs
Daily Mail
27-04-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Aussies divided after tense footage emerges of clash between no-nonsense cop and 'idiot' driver
Aussies have been left divided after footage emerged of a driver clashing with a no-nonsense police officer at the site of a crash. The driver had cut to the front of a queue of traffic that had formed following a car accident on Ian Street at Noble Park, in south-east Melbourne, on Saturday. The other drivers had cautiously merged lanes metres away from the crash site, however the driver had pushed ahead and switched at the last moment. A police officer coordinating traffic past the crash site was heard in dascham footage slapping the side of the Toyota Crown and scolding the driver. 'Are you a f***ing idiot? the cop asked. 'I saw you come down the inside lane like an idiot.' The driver shared several videos of his heated conversation with the police officer after he got out of the car. In one clip, the motorist began claiming the officer had 'smacked' his car before he pulled over. 'Yeah, I did,' the officer responded. 'What the hell is your reason for driving up there?' The officer claimed there was an earlier incident marked on the driver's record which was more serious than the most recent one. 'There's a field contact here, because you've pulled that s*** before: 150[km/h]. You're a bloody P–plater.' In the next clip, the driver could be heard telling the policeman: 'You're just a guy with a badge mate.' The officer then asked the driver to submit to alcohol and drug tests. 'Any time, any day, lad. Any time, any day,' the motorist said before blowing into the device. 'I know when to stop, mate,' he added after the officer took the breath test away. 'Must be an expert if you're being pulled over that often,' the policeman replied. A third video showed the officer waiting for the drug test to return a result, leaning on the back of the Toyota. 'Don't smack my car, lad,' the driver said. 'I'll do what I want,' the fed-up officer replied. 'Without your badge you couldn't do s*** like that, mate. Without your badge you couldn't do s*** like that,' the driver said. The policeman started leaving for his car. 'I'm going to write up your infringement, you can wait,' he said. 'What was it? What was it? What was it?' the driver asked, running up to the test. 'Negative,' the officer said. Social media users were divided with some saying the driver should have acted more cautiously on the road. 'We need more cops like this,' one said. 'I couldn't care less if it's in an industrial area but in the middle of the day with traffic on a main road is dumb,' another wrote. 'Only takes 1 mistake and he'll end up hurting himself or someone else. There's kids in peoples cars imagine taking a family's loved one cause you wanted to seem 'cool".' Some viewers accused the officer of being 'rude' and 'power tripping', but most said they felt sorry for the behaviour police have to deal with. 'Why's he talking in capitals?' one viewer asked about the officer's raised voice. 'Nowadays, people have no respect for authority in any way. That is what's wrong with the world today,' another said. 'Do the right thing! You are just putting hate out there, when you do need the police are you going to treat them the same. Two faced,' a third added. The driver told Daily Mail Australia has was 'annoyed' at the behaviour of the cop.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Shocker: Shelby GT500 Is Really An Old Toyota Crown
Read the full story on Backfire News Shocker: Shelby GT500 Is Really An Old Toyota Crown What might look like a Shelby GT500 is in fact an old, crappy Toyota underneath. This is the handiwork of YouTube channel NHET TV. The group of Vietnamese fabricators has generated quite the reputation for taking old Toyotas, which are plentiful in the communist nation, using the chassis, powertrain, and drivetrain, then building over that the body of something far more exotic. Learn about the controversy surrounding Post Malone's Bugatti Chiron. In fact, in Vietnam a Shelby GT500 would be quite exotic, almost on the same level as a Ferrari SF90 or Lamborghini Huracan. To watch these guys get excited about building one of their own is a lot of fun, even if they don't nail every detail of the super pony car. They work with what they have on hand, creating a body structure by welding together a metal cage, using hard plastic sheets filled with holes to make a more solid structure. Then they mix up their own clay, caking it onto the framework and plastic before shaping and smoothing the stuff to look more like a production vehicle. From there they add a fiberglass structure over the top of the clay, then once that cures they scrape out all the heavy clay. The team handmakes quite a few components, which is interesting to watch. Once the 'Shelby' is painted and everything put together, it looks surprisingly good considering what these guys had to work with. Nobody who's familiar with the GT500 is going to be fooled by this. In fact, it gives us some uncanny valley vibes. But it's still an impressive effort, all things considered. What's amazing is instead of having a real Shelby GT500 on hand, they seem to be working off a toy version of the S550 generation. Trying to scale that up and get the body to fit properly on the Crown's chassis is no small feat, so we can overlook some details they didn't quite nail. If you enjoyed this, you should check out the Koenigsegg Jesko NHET TV fabricated in a similar fashion, complete with the dihedral doors. It's quite the feat and shows they have some crazy skills. Image via NHET TV/YouTube
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NASCAR racing team owner dies in North Carolina crash
The owner of a NASCAR racing team died in a crash over the weekend in Huntersville, North Carolina, according to our sister station WSOC in Charlotte. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Shigeaki Hattori, of Mooresville, was driving a 2025 Toyota Crown at about 9:15 a.m. Saturday when he was involved in the two-vehicle wreck on N.C. Highway 73 near McGuire Nuclear Station Road. Advertisement Hattori founded Hattori Racing Enterprises in 2008 and has fielded entries, including the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and the ARCA Menards Series, according to its website. On Saturday, Hattori crossed the center line on Highway 73 and crashed into an oncoming 2024 Lexus GX550. Hattori died at the scene. The driver of the Lexus was taken to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. TRENDING STORIES: 'We are heartbroken to confirm that Shigeaki 'Shige' Hattori was pronounced deceased on the morning of Saturday, April 5, in Huntersville, N.C., following a motor vehicle accident,' HRE said in a Monday statement obtained by WSOC. '… Shige was known for his relentless drive, focus and competitive spirit. Team ownership through HRE and Hattori Motorsports had become both his passion and his life's work. He had a unique gift to constantly inject a light-hearted attitude and one-of-a-kind sense of humor into his race teams that will never be forgotten. We'll miss you dearly. Farewell, Shige.' Advertisement Hattori, who was originally from Japan, won the Japan Formula Toyota championship in 1994 and moved to the U.S. after that to race open-wheel cars. Hattori began his career in youth go-karts before shifting to Formula 2 and 3 racing in Japan, NASCAR officials said. He won a pair of Indy Lights races in 1998 and made two starts in the Indianapolis 500. The organization made the transition to stock cars in 2005, WSOC reported. 'Shigeaki Hattori was a passionate racer and highly successful team owner, but beyond all his team's statistics — which includes a NASCAR Truck Series championship — Shige was a genuine, beloved member of the garage who worked tirelessly to lift our sport and his people,' NASCAR said in a statement. 'We are deeply saddened by his tragic passing. NASCAR extends its thoughts and prayers to his family and many friends.' Advertisement Hattori scored 14 wins as a Truck Series team owner from 2018 to 2021. 'Hattori's organization reached its pinnacle achievement in 2018 when Brett Moffitt and the No. 16 team captured the Craftsman Trucks championship in the team's second full-time season,' according to its website. Investigators do not believe speed or impairment were factors in the crash. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NASCAR racing team owner dies in Huntersville crash
The owner of a NASCAR racing team died in a crash over the weekend in Huntersville, police said. Shigeaki Hattori, of Mooresville, was driving a 2025 Toyota Crown at about 9:15 a.m. Saturday when he was involved in the two-vehicle wreck on N.C. Highway 73 near McGuire Nuclear Station Road. Advertisement Hamlin takes the lead out of pits and holds off Byron in overtime to win at Darlington Raceway Hattori founded Hattori Racing Enterprises in 2008 and has fielded entries, including the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and the ARCA Menards Series, according to its website. Hattori, who was originally from Japan, won the Japan Formula Toyota championship in 1994 and moved to the U.S. after that to race open-wheel cars. He won a pair of Indy Lights races in 1998 and made two starts in the Indianapolis 500, its website said. The organization made the transition to stock cars in 2005. Advertisement 'Hattori's organization reached its pinnacle achievement in 2018 when Brett Moffitt and the No. 16 team captured the Craftsman Trucks championship in the team's second full-time season,' according to its website. On Saturday, Hattori crossed the center line on Highway 73 and crashed into an oncoming 2024 Lexus GX550. Hattori died at the scene. The driver of the Lexus was taken to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. investigators do not believe speed or impairment were factors in the crash. VIDEO: Retired NASCAR champion charged with DWI in Iredell County
