A cabin designed around the people in the back
The Crown Sedan's interior is built around one fundamental idea: passengers should be comfortable.
The 3,000mm wheelbase creates generous rear-seat space, and the cabin has the quiet, isolated character expected from an executive sedan.
The dashboard is modern and restrained, with a large digital instrument display and 12.3-inch touchscreen. Leather upholstery, power seats, automatic climate control, rear ventilation, premium audio, wireless charging and extensive safety technology make it feel substantially more expensive than an ordinary Toyota.
But the rear cabin is where the Crown really earns its name.
The seats are designed for long-distance comfort, and the seating position is relaxed rather than aggressively sporty. Higher equipment can provide rear-seat power adjustment, heating and other executive conveniences.
Noise insulation is excellent. Toyota specifically worked on NVH performance, and the hybrid drivetrain contributes to the remarkably quiet character.
The cabin is also considerably more modern than older Japanese Crowns. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto make daily smartphone use far less frustrating.
There are improvements that could still be made. The interior does not have quite the visual theatre of some European luxury sedans, and buyers expecting a Mercedes-style extravaganza may find the design too restrained.
But that is arguably the Crown's strength.
It does not scream luxury.
It simply assumes you already know.
