More Tomica Toyota Crown models!

 

Following the previous Tomica Crown models I already got (previous posts), I added a few more to my collection :-) !

• Crown Coupé HT - gen. 5 (3 million units sales anniversary)
• Crown US version - gen. 1 (LV-日本車の時代3) 
• Crown RS20 - gen. 1 (Toyota Crown CM Collection 1963 - 2010)

Tomica Toyota Crown Custom model

One more Tomica model was added to my Toyota Crown collection, this time a Crown Custom - gen. 4 (LV-N108a), part of the Tomica Limited Vintage series.

Tomica Toyota Crown Deluxe model

Another Tomica Toyota Crown model arrived (earlier post), this time a Crown Deluxe - gen. 1 (LV-148b)!

Tomica Toyota Crown models

Those are my first ever Tomica models, part of the Limited Vintage series, in 1/64 scale. They are very nicely made and I am very pleased with the level of detail for such small model cars! The models you see are:

• Crown Owner Deluxe - gen. 3 (LV-118b)
• Crown 2600 Royal Saloon - gen. 5 (LV-N83)
• Crown 2000 Eclair - gen. 6 (LV-N74b)

Toyota Crown Athlete G TRD Sportivo scale model... in pink colour!!!

Now that's a truly special model! This is a Toyota Crown Athlete G TRD Sportivo model in pink colour, definitely one of the most impressive models in my collection (!!!) which now consists of more than 285 models :-)

Latest info about all-new Toyota Crown

The all-new Toyota Crown will be introduced in 2012 (earlier post) and those are the latest renderings published by BC. 

The article mentions that the hybrid version will use a 2.5L straight four engine (2AR-FXE), as claimed before, with a power output of 170 ps and 23.0 kgm of torque. Those figures don't include the power output of the electric motor. The HV model should be able to manage a fuel efficiency of 22.0 - 23.0 km/L under the 10.15 mode.

A petrol version will be also available, using a 3.5L V6 engine (2GR-FSZ) producing 315 ps and 38.5 kgm of torque. The fuel efficiency is estimated to be 12.0 km/L.

In terms of dimensions, the new model is expected to measure 4,840 x 1,795 x 1,460 mm (length x width x height). Prices should range between ¥ 5,000,000 and ¥ 6,000,000.

Scoop on next-gen Toyota Crown!

As already reported, the next-gen Toyota Crown comes next year. BC claims that it should be launched in December 2012 and it will be powered by a 3.5L V6 engine. A power output of 320 ps is expected, while the maximum torque should be 39.5 kgm. Power will be transmitted to the rear wheels and the fuel efficiency should be around 11.0 km/L. 

The hybrid version, which will manage a fuel efficiency of 22.0 km/L, will be fitted with a 2.5L straight four engine, while an advanced version of the THS will be used. In terms of dimensions, the new model is expected to measure 4,820 x 1,780 x 1,460 mm (length x width x height). Prices should range between ¥ 3,000,000 and ¥ 5,000,000.

Next Toyota Crown coming next year

The next-gen Toyota Crown (クラウン) is under development and from I could make out of the Japanese text (Mag-X), Toyota is working on a hybrid system for its FR sedan model featuring two clutches. Toyota aims to reduce the price of the hybrid version by ¥ 1,000,000 (the current model costs ¥ 5,400,000), making the hybrid version the leading one in the Crown family.

Of course, the hybrid version will not only have an advanced version of the THS (current system shown above), but also the current V6 engine found in the hybrid will be dropped and a 2.5 L straight four will be used. The new Crown, which will use the new platform of the next-gen Lexus GS, will be launched in September 2012.

Toyota launches Crown special editions for 55th anniversary

Crown Athlete

 

Crown Hybrid

Crown Royal Saloon

Toyota has launched special editions, called "Anniversary Edition", of Crown Athlete, Crown hybrid and Crown Royal Saloon for the 55th anniversary of the series.

The special edition models will come with special interior decorations, leather front seats with heating and ventilation, a smart Key coloured with colours depending on the series, a special scuff and door mirrors with memory function among others. The Royal Saloon will also get 17" alloy wheels.

Further details about the "Anniversary Edition" models can found here (Japanese context).