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Toyota Crown

Toyota's flagship luxury executive vehicle combining TNGA platform isolation, 20.0 km/L hybrid efficiency, and VIP prestige.

Highest rated

Toyota Mark X

Iconic rear-wheel-drive executive sports sedan combining smooth V6 power, sub-2,500 cc duty tax savings, and legendary resale value.

Best value

Toyota CrownToyota Mark X

Mandai score

8.5/10

7.5/10

Typical price

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 2,800,000

Years

2018-2023

2017-2019

Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Mark X 250G / 250G F Package

Fuel consumption

20.0 km/L5.0 L/100km combined · about 1320 km a tank

11.8 km/L8.5 L/100km combined · about 838 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,135 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,348 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,923 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 19,234 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,910 mm (S220) / 4,980 mm (S235 Crossover)

4,795 mm (GR Sport: 4,810 mm)

Width

1,800 mm (S220) / 1,840 mm (S235 Crossover)

1,795 mm

Height

1,455 mm (S220) / 1,540 mm (S235 Crossover)

1,435 mm (4WD: 1,445 mm)

Wheelbase

2,920 mm (S220) / 2,850 mm (S235 Crossover)

2,850 mm

Ground clearance

135 mm (S220) / 170 mm (S235 Crossover)

155 mm

Boot space

480 L (S220) / 450 L (S235 Crossover)

480 L

Kerb weight

1,730 kg (2.5 Hybrid RS) / 1,900 kg (2.4T Crossover RS)

1,510 kg (250G) / 1,560 kg (350S)

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid / 2.0L 8AR-FTS Turbo / 2.4L T24A-FTS Dual Boost Hybrid

2.5L 4GR-FSE Direct-Injection V6 / 3.5L 2GR-FSE Direct-Injection V6

Power

226 hp (2018+ S220 2.5L Hybrid) / 234 hp (S235 2.5L Hybrid) / 245 hp (2.0T) / 340–345 hp (2.4T Dual Boost)

203 hp @ 6,400 rpm (2.5L) / 318 hp @ 6,400 rpm (3.5L)

Torque

221 Nm Engine + 300 Nm Motor (2.5L) / 350 Nm (2.0T) / 542–550 Nm (2.4T Dual Boost)

243 Nm @ 4,800 rpm (2.5L) / 380 Nm @ 4,800 rpm (3.5L)

Drivetrain

RWD or E-Four Electronic AWD (E-Four Advanced on 2.4T, with a 6-speed Direct Shift automatic)

Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) / Permanent 4WD

0–100 km/h

7.6 sec (S235 2.5L Hybrid) / 5.7 sec (2.4T Dual Boost) / 5.0 sec (3.5L V6 Hybrid)

7.9 sec (2.5L V6) / 5.8 sec (3.5L V6)

Top speed

180 km/h (JDM electronically limited)

180 km/h (JDM speed limiter)

Fuel economy

Combined

20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid) / 12.8 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.7 km/L (2.4T Crossover RS)

11.8 km/L (2.5L V6) / 10.2 km/L (3.5L V6)

City

18.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid) / 10.2 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 13.5 km/L (2.4T Crossover RS)

9.5 km/L (2.5L V6) / 8.0 km/L (3.5L V6)

Highway

21.5 km/L (2.5L Hybrid) / 15.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 17.5 km/L (2.4T Crossover RS)

14.2 km/L (2.5L V6) / 12.5 km/L (3.5L V6)

Tank size

66 L (S220) / 55 L (S235)

71 L

CO₂ emissions

115 g/km (2.5L Hybrid) / 172 g/km (2.0T)

196 g/km (2.5L) / 228 g/km (3.5L)

At a glance

Model

Toyota Crown (S220 Sedan & S235 Crossover)

Toyota Mark X (GRX130 Series Facelift II)

Production years

2018–2023+

2017–2019

Body type

4-Door Luxury Sedan / 5-Door Liftback Crossover

4-Door Executive Sports Sedan

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Full Hybrid (THS-II / Dual Boost), Turbo Petrol

Petrol (V6 Naturally Aspirated)

Engine sizes

1,998 cc (2.0T) / 2,393 cc (2.4T Hybrid) / 2,487 cc (2.5L Hybrid) / 3,456 cc (3.5L V6 Hybrid)

2,499 cc (2.5L V6) / 3,456 cc (3.5L V6)

Transmission

e-CVT / 8-Speed Direct Shift / Multi-Stage Hybrid

6-Speed Super ECT Automatic with Paddle Shifters

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) / E-Four AWD

Rear-Wheel Drive (FR) or Permanent 4WD (Four)

Ground clearance

135 mm (S220 Sedan) / 170 mm (S235 Crossover)

155 mm (150 mm on GR Sport)

Source market

Japan (RHD JDM Spec)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.5L Hybrid (2,487 cc) and 2.0T (1,998 cc) qualify for the 25% excise tax bracket.
Outstanding 20.0 km/L hybrid fuel economy: Ultra-low daily running costs for an executive flagship in Nairobi gridlock.
Premier VIP ride isolation: TNGA-N chassis with double-wishbone suspension suppresses road vibration and cabin noise.
Crown Crossover 170 mm ground clearance (S235): Raised ride height effortlessly handles estate speed bumps and unpaved roads.

Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage (2.5L): The 2,499 cc 4GR-FSE engine qualifies for the 25% excise duty rate.
Smooth V6 performance & RWD handling: Near 50:50 weight distribution provides exceptional highway overtaking balance and cornering stability.
Timeless sporty executive styling: Triple LED headlights, dual chrome exhaust outlets, and plush Alcantara/leather interior.
Strong local resale value: One of the most liquid secondhand vehicles in Nairobi and major Kenyan urban centers.

What’s not so good

Low 135 mm ground clearance on S220 sedan: Low front overhang requires care over tall estate speed bumps.
Premium JDM infotainment conversion: Requires English software updates for navigation and media displays.

Low 155 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps and unpaved upcountry access roads.
Discontinued model production: Production ended in December 2019, making clean 2018/2019 low-mileage JDM units increasingly exclusive.