撰写30 years ago, one can be replaced by 5 suites in Shanghai! At that time, the price per square meter in Shanghai was about 1,000 yuan, and the crown top model at that time came to 600,000 yuan. It can be said that the crown is a symbol of identity and status. Since the birth of the crown in 1955, it has undergone the evolution of 15 generations of models and is also the first luxury brand to be introduced into China.
However, due to various reasons, the crown has gradually declined. Finally, the domestic crown was discontinued in 2019, but many people still remember this classic model! And now the 16th generation Crown Sedan has re-entered our country market as an imported car. Can it reshape the glory of the crown? Let me take you to experience this return classic!
First of all, the appearance of the 16th generation crown has been redesigned, using a "hammer-shaped" front face, and a large area of air intake makes it look quite solemn, but it is more youthful and fashionable than the previous generation. The side lines of the car are very slender and stretched, and with the back shape, it looks quite sporty.
The rear of the car adopts a one-character through-type taillight, which, together with the wide tail shape, has the heaviness of an executive car, is simple, but still solemn!
Coming to the car, it can be seen that the interior of the Crown Sedan is still relatively administrative! The color scheme is a more commercial color, and the wooden trim adds a sense of luxury, while the rear electric privacy curtain, multi-point massage from the thighs to the shoulders, and administrative central control can all be seen!
In terms of seats, the front and rear seats are very soft, the leather is very skin-friendly, and the support is also good. The pressure rebounds quickly, and the width and length of the seat cushion are relatively in place. And such as seat ventilation and massage, high-end models are also equipped, and the 4 seats also have better side wraps, and the seat comfort is completely ok!
It is reported that the 16th-generation crown uses a homologous chassis, and the engine is arranged in the form of a vertical rear drive, which can bring a better driving experience. However, this also brings some disadvantages, namely, its rear center platform height is very high, and people cannot sit in the middle. It can be regarded as a 4-seat model.
We got a test drive of the Supreme Edition model. The power of this car is equipped with a 2.5L multi-stage hybrid system and an 8AT gearbox. It drives more smoothly. When you step on the accelerator deeply, the power comes faster. Even if the car is more than 5m long, the directivity is also good.
However, the steering wheel of this car is thicker, and the official said that this is more in line with its administrative positioning. But the personal feeling is a little too heavy, even heavier than many sports cars, and it will feel a little big when driving.
On the chassis suspension, the car adopts front McPherson rear multi-link suspension, adds adaptive shock absorbers, and also has a special rear comfortable driving mode, which makes the riding experience in the rear row really better. The bumps are filtered more cleanly, and the seats are well wrapped sideways when turning. At the same time, the suspension support is also good, and the overall feeling is very heavy!
It can be seen that the 16th generation Crown Sedan is more administrative in both static and dynamic aspects. Compared with the high-end models of Toyota, the Crown SD is undoubtedly more cost-effective than the same price.
If you had to choose, would you choose ES or 16th generation Crown SD? Let me know in the comment section!