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Maritime drivers familiar with fog, rain, and coastal road conditions benefit from comprehensive safety technology. All three Crown models - Limited, Platinum, and Signia - come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, which covers collision warning, automatic braking, and lane-keeping systems. If you're shopping for a premium sedan with advanced safety features, here's what each Crown trim offers.
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard across the entire Crown lineup. Emergency Steering Assist helps you avoid obstacles if braking alone isn't enough. Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist reads visible lane markers and provides visual and audible alerts if the system detects unintended lane drift. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control maintains a set following distance from the vehicle ahead, and Lane Tracing Assist helps keep the Crown centred in its lane on the highway.
Safety Tech Across All Trims
|
Feature |
Limited |
Platinum |
|
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 |
Standard |
Standard |
|
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian & Bicyclist Detection |
Standard |
Standard |
|
Emergency Steering Assist |
Standard |
Standard |
|
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist |
Standard |
Standard |
|
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control |
Standard |
Standard |
|
Lane Tracing Assist |
Standard |
Standard |
|
Blind Spot Monitoring with Safe Exit Alert |
Standard |
Standard |
|
Panoramic View Monitor |
Standard |
Standard |
|
Traffic Jam Assist |
Standard |
Standard |
|
Front Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard |
Standard |
|
Driver Monitor Camera |
Standard |
Standard |
The Crown sedan (Limited and Platinum) includes Blind Spot Monitoring with Safe Exit Alert, which warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot and prevents rear doors from opening if a vehicle or cyclist is approaching from behind. The Panoramic View Monitor gives you a 360-degree view around the vehicle for easier parking and tight manoeuvres. Traffic Jam Assist takes over steering, acceleration, and braking in stop-and-go traffic. Front Cross Traffic Alert warns you of approaching vehicles when you're pulling out of a parking spot or driveway.
Technology Features
Crown sedan models come with Toyota Multimedia, which includes smartphone integration and voice recognition. The Driver Monitor Camera tracks driver attention and can alert you if it detects signs of drowsiness or distraction. The Digital Display Rear View Mirror switches between a traditional mirror and a camera view for a clearer, wider rear view.
Limited Trim
The Crown Limited starts at $54,937 and is powered by a 2.5L four-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors, producing 236 hp. It uses an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and on-demand AWD, returning 5.7 L/100 km combined. Inside, you get heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats with driver's seat memory, leather upholstery, and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel. The rear seats are heated and split 60/40 for cargo flexibility. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard.
Platinum Trim
The Crown Platinum starts at $64,370 and upgrades to Toyota HYBRID MAX, which pairs a 2.4L turbocharged engine with torque-heavy electric motors for 340 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. It uses a direct-shift six-speed automatic transmission and full-time electronic AWD with a rear eAxle, returning 7.8 L/100 km combined. The Platinum adds an Adaptive Variable Suspension system and a dynamic rear steering system for sharper handling and easier parking. All the safety and technology features from the Limited carry over.
Signia Trim
The Signia starts at $58,305 and uses a 2.5L Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine with high-torque electric motor-generators, producing 240 net system horsepower. It pairs with an electronic continuously variable transmission and electronic on-demand AWD, returning 6.2 L/100 km combined. The Signia is rated to tow 2,700 lb (1,225 kg). The Signia includes 21-inch alloy wheels, multi-beam LED headlights with automatic levelling and headlamp washers, and a fixed panoramic moon roof with power sunshade. Inside, you get heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats with driver's seat memory, leather upholstery, and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel. The rear seats are heated and split 60/40. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard.
Key Specs at a Glance
|
Spec |
Limited |
Platinum |
Signia |
|
Power |
236 hp |
340 hp |
|
|
Torque |
- |
400 lb-ft |
- |
|
Fuel Economy (Combined) |
5.7 L/100 km |
7.8 L/100 km |
6.2 L/100 km |
|
Drivetrain |
On-demand AWD |
Full-time electronic AWD with rear eAxle |
On-demand AWD |
|
Towing Capacity |
- |
- |
2,700 lb |
|
Starting MSRP |
$54,937 |
$64,370 |
$58,305 |
Pricing shown reflects information at the time of writing. Final pricing may vary. Contact us for complete pricing details.
Why It Matters
The 2026 Toyota Crown delivers advanced safety and driver-assist technology across the entire lineup. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard on every trim, which means you get full-speed radar cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist no matter which Crown you choose. The Crown sedan's Panoramic View Monitor and Traffic Jam Assist make daily driving easier, and Blind Spot Monitoring with Safe Exit Alert adds an extra layer of protection for passengers.
If you're ready to see how the Crown's safety and technology features work in real life, visit Saint John Toyota. Our team can walk you through Toyota Safety Sense 3.
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