Those of us old enough will remember the Toyota Crown as a stately sedan used by many a corporate executive back in the day. It was for those folks that wanted to show the world they’ve made it yet still keep a low profile. Well, it looks like this might just change as Toyota Motor Corporation is set to introduce a sleeker Crown Concept at this year’s 45th Tokyo Motor Show.
Riding on Toyota’s New Global Architecture, the 15th-generation Crown promises to be lighter and more agile in terms of handling. Needless to say, ride comfort is still a key attribute. But Toyota says that driving fun will be at the heart of the new flagship sedan.
While no details have been given about powertrains ahead of its Tokyo Motor Show debut, the leading Japanese automaker did mention that connected mobility will be a key ingredient of its erstwhile model. The car, which first saw daylight in Japan in 1955, leaps forward into the future with new tech such as the ability to solve “societal problems” like traffic jams, by informing its driver and other road users about congested roads.
Using big data, the Crown will share this information with the rest of the road network via Data Communications Modules. This new piece of kit aims to relieve gridlock, as well as help motorists avoid accidents. On a more personal driving note, Toyota will have the ability to monitor your Crown and predict possible breakdowns, along with giving you friendly reminders to come in for periodic maintenance.
The 15th-gen Toyota Crown will debut in Concept form at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show. The motorshow will run from October 25 to November 5, 2017.
