Toyota Crown Hybrid (2018-2022)

This generation is S220 of Toyota Crown, available from 2018 - 2022.

Yes. If your priority is luxury, comfort, technology and highway refinement, the S220 is an excellent Japanese executive sedan. The 2.5L hybrid is particularly attractive because it provides strong acceleration without the fuel consumption of the larger 3.5L hybrid. However, buyers should budget for premium maintenance and carefully inspect the hybrid battery.

The 2.5L hybrid uses a 2,487cc A25A-FXS four-cylinder engine producing 184 PS and 221 Nm, working with an electric motor system. Total system output is commonly quoted at approximately 226 hp, with 0–100 km/h taking roughly 7.5 seconds. The top speed is approximately 180 km/h.

The alternative 2.0L turbo produces 245 PS and 350 Nm, uses an eight-speed automatic and is noticeably more performance-oriented.

This is the hybrid version.

A realistic Bangladesh expectation is approximately 12–14 km/L in city driving, 17–20 km/L on highways and 15–17 km/L combined. Heavy Dhaka traffic, continuous AC use, aggressive acceleration, tyre condition and hybrid battery health can reduce these figures considerably.

Toyota's Japanese WLTC figure for the RWD 2.5 hybrid is around 20 km/L, but that should not be presented as Bangladesh real-world mileage.

For Bangladesh, I would choose the 2.5 Hybrid RS Advance for buyers wanting the best combination of performance, styling, safety and technology. G/G-Executive suits buyers prioritizing traditional luxury and rear-seat comfort, while the regular S is better for buyers wanting a Crown at a lower purchase price.

The 2.0 RS/RS Advance is better for buyers who want stronger conventional petrol performance, while the 2.5 Hybrid is the more sensible long-term choice for fuel-conscious owners.

Yes, the Toyota Crown 2.5 Hybrid is suitable for normal Bangladesh roads, with its sedan body, FWD drivetrain and hybrid power suited to everyday road use.

Yes. It has a spacious five-seat cabin, excellent ride quality, strong rear-seat comfort, a large boot and a very quiet drivetrain. For a Bangladeshi family, the combination is particularly good for long trips between Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet and other major cities.

The main issue is ground clearance. Speed breakers, damaged roads and steep ramps need to be approached carefully.

Surprisingly yes, although it is physically large. The hybrid system works very well in stop-and-go traffic, where electric assistance can reduce fuel consumption. The problem is not the drivetrain; it is the 4.91-metre body and 1.8-metre width.

Parking in crowded Dhaka areas can be awkward, so a car equipped with parking sensors and a panoramic/360-degree camera is considerably easier to live with.