Australia was another important export market for the Crown—to the extent that it was manufactured there from the mid-1960s until the late 1980s using many local components.
AMI, which assembled numerous brands including Triumph and, for a short time, Mercedes-Benz, was to become the basis of Toyota's current Australian manufacturing operation. Trim levels for Hardtop are Royal Extra, Royal Saloon, Royal Saloon G, and the sporty Royal Touring. The styling differences between the hardtop and sedan four-door models was that the side windows on the hardtop were frameless, and the rear window was sloped more than the formal appearing sedan.

The mechanically similar Lexus GS 450H Hybrid (GWS191) outputs 253 kW (339 bhp). In August 1991, when the Crown Hardtop was redesigned and became the S140 series, the Crown Sedan and Wagon were also restyled but retained the S130 model code. A petrol-fueled version of this engine was available in some European and "general" export markets. The Crown Hybrid Concept was exhibited at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. Some optional features include an automatic transmission for $160 and a radio for $60. The 2.0 was replaced with a 3-litre engine after the 1992 facelift.
This model achieved few sales in the US, possibly due to its styling with flush bumpers, called "spindle-shaped" in period marketing.

For general countries, only with left-hand drive and a four-speed manual transmission, the 2.2-liter inline-four 4Y engine was also available.[43]. The 2.4 turbodiesel was also available. The Comfort is powered by either the 2L diesel engine (5L for the Singapore market, LXS10) or the 2-litre 3Y-PE LPG engine (YXS10). The Crown Hybrid was released the same time as the Athlete as #92 and has also been replaced. The 1900 was also available with the new two-speed Toyoglide automatic transmission. The MS41L sedan was available in the US for $2,305.00 poe while the MS46LG station wagon was available for $2,525.00 poe. The Crown Eight was replaced in 1967 by the first Century with the model code VG20.

Some export markets received the older 2.8 liter SOHC inline-six, either carburetted or fuel injected.

A two-door Crown Convertible was displayed at the 1963 Tokyo Motor Show, based on the Crown 1900 sedan. It was not put into production.

[35] European sales started out at a respectable level, but with prices increasing at an alarming rate due to the appreciation of the yen, sales had dropped drastically by 1982.[36].

The Crown S used the two-litre 'six', but due to sportier tuning it produced more power than the larger 2M, 125 PS (92 kW) at 5,800 rpm versus 115 PS (85 kW) at 5,200 rpm. The fuel injected 2.8-liter engine in European trim produces 190 PS (140 kW) at 5600 rpm and had identical specifications to the Supra sold there at the time.[39]. The 4.0-liter was offered for Royal Saloon G and Majesta. Available at Toyota Store dealers in Japan, the Crown has been popular for government usage, whether as a police car or for transporting government officials. [14] For 1959 sales were again limited to only sedan models and despite a price boost to $2329 for the Deluxe model, sales more than tripled to 967 units. It did not go into production. The Super Saloon and Royal Saloon versions were packed with features such as dual zone climate control, front and rear stereo and A/C control buttons, parcel shelf mounted refrigerator, automatic headlights, reading lamps for all outboard seating positions, tilt & telescoping steering column, glovebox mounted courtesy mirror among many things. Crown on ollut olemassa jossain muodossa jo sodan jälkeen ja Toyota käyttää Crown-nimeä innoituksena muihin sedaneihinsa, Corolla on latinaa ja tarkoittaa pientä kruunua (small crown), Camry on foneettinen käännös Japanilaisesta sanasta kanmuri, joka tarkoittaa kruunua sekä Corona on myös latinaa tarkoittaen kruunua.

[34], Launched in 1979, this model had the engine upgraded from the 2.6 L to 2.8 L 5M-EU model. In January 1993, a special-edition model was released, called the Prestige Saloon series for the Royal Saloon G and the Royal Saloon trims, and the Owners Prestige series for the Royal Touring trim. [9] Production of the Masterline pickup started in April 1957 by the former Central Motors. The carburated 5M engine was also available in certain markets. As a publicity stunt to demonstrate the car's reliability, Toyota did what many American automakers had done earlier; they staged a coast-to-coast endurance run from Los Angeles to New York.

The Crown Royal Saloon was exclusive car. The Comfort is also used as an instructional vehicle for people learning how to drive. The first Crown Turbo was launched in October 1980 for Japanese market only. The Crown Comfort is popular among taxicab in Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore in the past, but is gradually falling out of favour as better-appointed vehicles become available at competitive cost.

The Crown is set to rival the European BMW 5 series, Mercedes E-class, Audi A6, Jaguar XF, the American Cadillac CTS, and the Japanese Acura RLX, Honda Legend, Infiniti M, and Nissan Fuga. [21], Launched in 1967, the mechanicals were much the same as the previous generation, but additional equipment was included.

To reduce unnecessary cost and weight and increase interior space, the more luxurious dashboard and fitments (including leather seats) of the Crown Royal were replaced with less bulky all-plastic versions. The "van" version of the station wagon (the GS126V as well as the GS136V in the following series) used its own unique variant of this motor (the 1G-EJ). Body style: Sedan, Hardtop, and Wagon, included the commercial Van. In 1991, when the Crown Hardtop was redesigned became S140 series, the Crown Sedan and Wagon was also restyled but retained S130 platform. The Crown Comfort is popular among taxicab in Japan, and Hong Kong, but is gradually falling out of favour as better-appointed vehicles become available at competitive cost. Crowns that were equipped with the 2,253 cc 2M engine were no longer classified as compact cars under Japanese vehicle size classification regulations, even though the length and width were still in compliance.

Some of the options that became available were a glass moon roof, power drivers seat, cruise control, electronic stereo tuner, and two-tone paint. The Royal was also offered with a 3.0-liter 2JZ-FSE mild hybrid. [9] The 170-series Crown replaced the aging 130-series in the Indonesian market.

Select models also were available with 4-wheel disc brakes and twin piston calipers on the front brakes.

The Crown S used the two-litre 'six', but due to sportier tuning it produced more power than the larger 2M, 125 PS (92 kW) at 5,800 rpm versus 115 PS (85 kW) at 5,200 rpm. Initially available with the "old style" 4M engine with rounded valve cover, later models switched to the new 4M engine with rectangular valve cover.

This series Crown in the Royal Saloon trim package exceeded length regulations of 4.7 m set forth by Japanese regulations by 65 mm, but Toyota continued to offer a 2.0 L engine in a shorter vehicle for buyers who were looking for better fuel economy over the larger six-cylinder engines, and reduced road tax liability.

[24] This generation was the only one to use a double-hinged tailgate, as the next generation converted to an overhead-lifting hatchback door. [47] Radar Pre-Collision System added a single digital camera to improve the accuracy of collision forecast and warning and control levels.

Some optional features include an automatic transmission for $160 and a radio for $60. Engine is either 2.0, 2.5, or 3.0-liter 6-cylinder. Only the first 2 years were exported. The new engines gave more performance while also giving better fuel economy. The car was first introduced at the 1963 Tokyo Motor Show and introduced for sale April 20, 1964, nine days before Emperor Showas birthday and the beginning of Golden Week in Japan.

[44] In August 1989, the LPG-powered M engine was replaced with the more powerful 1G-GP version while the four-cylinder 3Y engine received fuel injection. The 150-series Crown were built as Sedan and Hardtop (frameless door window) only.

The Crown was introduced in 1955 in Japan to meet the demands of public transportation. Toyota's'Crown' luxury saloon received a full model change in 2012 to become its 14th generation model.

In 1973, Japanese television commercials introduced Japanese actress Sayuri Yoshinaga as a co-spokeswoman, joining Satoshi Yamamura, and together they appeared in commercials until 1983. The new engines gave more performance while also giving better fuel economy. Later in 1993, a facelift model was released.

The 170-series features shorter front overhang therefore maximizes interior and trunk space. Deluxe and Super Deluxe models were available with added features.

This allowed Toyota to reposition the Crown as the top level privately available luxury sedan, with much nicer interior treatments, more spacious accommodations.

The Crown currently uses the 2 litre 8AR-FTS turbocharged four cylinder engine paired to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. [27] Only the first two years were imported to the US, where it was the last Crown to be sold. [12][15] The car was also very rigid and heavy for its size at 2700 pounds. [citation needed] Notable features on the wagon were: Launched in February 1971, the 4M 2600 engine was introduced with this generation, as was the luxurious Super Saloon trim level, followed by the Super Deluxe and Deluxe. This was the first Crown to not use separate chassis construction.

Launched in 1967, the mechanicals were much the same as the previous generation, but additional equipment was included. In September 1996 the 2.5 received variable valve timing, which led to the power jumping from 180 to 200 PS (132 to 147 kW). The appearance of the Crown shows some similarities with the European Ford Versailles and Simca Vedette.

In October 1959 Japan's first diesel-engine passenger car, the Crown Diesel, was introduced. Approx 3,800 Crown Eights were produced.