Toyota Crown 12 (S180) Sedan (2003-2008)
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Toyota Crown 12 (code S180) is an executive sedan in production from 2003 to 2008. It was available with a range of V6 engines that displaced 2.5 to 3.5 liters.
Unfortunately, Toyota moved away from inline-6 engines completely from this generation. Even though the newer V6s, notably the 2GR-FSE, have proven to be exceptionally reliable and deliver good power levels, in enthusiasts' minds the loss of Toyota I6 was a tragedy in the automotive industry.
As before, the Gen12 Crown was a global car assembled primarily in Japan. It was sold with two styles, the more elegant Crown Royal and as the more sporty Crown Athlete.
The vehicle received an updated in 2005, introducing the 6-speed automatic transmission to more models, though the higher-end models started out with the 5-speed.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the S180 Crown comes with double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup. Another plus is the small 10.4m (34.1ft) turning circle.
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Neofiliac score 57% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
- Reliable engine options
- Small turning circle
- Lots of space inside
Cons
- Loss of inline-6 engines
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Specifications
| Athlete 2.5 5AT | Athlete 2.5 6AT | Athlete 2.5 Four | Athlete 3.0 | Athlete 3.5 | Royal 2.5 5AT | Royal 2.5 6AT | Royal 2.5 Four | Royal 3.0 | Royal 3.0 Four | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Coolant Capacity | 9.1 L / 9.6 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 6.3 L / 6.7 qt | 6.3 L / 6.7 qt | 6.4 L / 6.8 qt | 6.3 L / 6.7 qt | 6.3 L / 6.7 qt | 6.3 L / 6.7 qt | 6.3 L / 6.7 qt | 6.4 L / 6.8 qt | 6.3 L / 6.7 qt | 6.4 L / 6.8 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 71.0 L / 18.8 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 275 kg / 606 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 215/60 R16 | 225/45 R18 | 215/60 R16 | 225/45 R18 | 225/45 R18 | 215/60 R16 | 215/60 R16 | 215/60 R16 | 215/60 R16 | 215/60 R16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft | 10.8 m / 35.4 ft | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft | 10.8 m / 35.4 ft | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft | 10.8 m / 35.4 ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platform | Toyota N platform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1470 mm / 57.9 in | 1470 mm / 57.9 in | 1485 mm / 58.5 in | 1470 mm / 57.9 in | 1470 mm / 57.9 in | 1470 mm / 57.9 in | 1470 mm / 57.9 in | 1485 mm / 58.5 in | 1470 mm / 57.9 in | 1485 mm / 58.5 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4840 mm / 190.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1780 mm / 70.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1525.0 mm / 60.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1525.0 mm / 60.0 in | 1520.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1520.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1525.0 mm / 60.0 in | 1525.0 mm / 60.0 in | 1525.0 mm / 60.0 in | 1525.0 mm / 60.0 in | 1520.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1525.0 mm / 60.0 in | 1520.0 mm / 59.8 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1560.0 kg / 3439.2 lbs | 1560.0 kg / 3439.2 lbs | 1630.0 kg / 3593.5 lbs | 1600.0 kg / 3527.4 lbs | 1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs | 1550.0 kg / 3417.2 lbs | 1550.0 kg / 3417.2 lbs | 1630.0 kg / 3593.5 lbs | 1580.0 kg / 3483.3 lbs | 1650.0 kg / 3637.6 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 16 in | 18 in | 16 in | 18 in | 18 in | 16 in | 16 in | 16 in | 16 in | 16 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm / 112.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | 4GR-FSE | 4GR-FSE | 4GR-FSE | 3GR-FSE | 2GR-FSE | 4GR-FSE | 4GR-FSE | 4GR-FSE | 3GR-FSE | 3GR-FSE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 87.5 mm / 3.4 in | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 87.5 mm / 3.4 in | 87.5 mm / 3.4 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 2.5 L / 152.5 cu-in / 2499.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.5 cu-in / 2499.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.5 cu-in / 2499.0 cc | 3.0 L / 182.7 cu-in / 2994.0 cc | 3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.5 cu-in / 2499.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.5 cu-in / 2499.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.5 cu-in / 2499.0 cc | 3.0 L / 182.7 cu-in / 2994.0 cc | 3.0 L / 182.7 cu-in / 2994.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 215.0 hp / 160.3 kW @ 6400 rpm | 215.0 hp / 160.3 kW @ 6400 rpm | 215.0 hp / 160.3 kW @ 6400 rpm | 256.0 hp / 190.9 kW @ 6200 rpm | 315.0 hp / 234.9 kW @ 6400 rpm | 215.0 hp / 160.3 kW @ 6400 rpm | 215.0 hp / 160.3 kW @ 6400 rpm | 215.0 hp / 160.3 kW @ 6400 rpm | 256.0 hp / 190.9 kW @ 6200 rpm | 256.0 hp / 190.9 kW @ 6200 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 86.0 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 86.0 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 86.0 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 85.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 91.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 86.0 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 86.0 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 86.0 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 85.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 85.5 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 77.0 mm / 3.0 in | 77.0 mm / 3.0 in | 77.0 mm / 3.0 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 77.0 mm / 3.0 in | 77.0 mm / 3.0 in | 77.0 mm / 3.0 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 314 Nm / 231.6 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 377 Nm / 278.1 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 314 Nm / 231.6 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 314 Nm / 231.6 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2003 ~ 2008 | 2005 ~ 2008 | 2003 ~ 2008 | 2003 ~ 2005 | 2005 ~ 2008 | 2003 ~ 2005 | 2005 ~ 2008 | 2003 ~ 2008 | 2003 ~ 2008 | 2003 ~ 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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