2027 Toyota Crown Gains a New Base Hybrid SetupToyotaToyota is tweaking the Crown for 2027, with a slightly redesigned rear bumper and a new black paint color called Inked.The XLE, Limited, and Nightshade get an updated hybrid powertrain, but Toyota hasn't revealed specifics of the new setup.The base price rises by just $200 to $42,755, but the Limited trim strangely gets a $3770 price hike to $51,015.In 2023, Toyota replaced the long-running Avalon full-size sedan with the Crown, which sits somewhere in the space between car and SUV, with its sloped roofline and raised ride height. Now, it's time for the Crown to get updated, and while Toyota largely left the exterior untouched, there's an updated hybrid system under the hood.ToyotaThe Crown looks largely the same, with the only real exterior change coming at the rear, where the bumper has been slightly tweaked. A new black paint color called Inked is also now available, while the badges that identify the hybrid all-wheel-drive powertrain now wear a satin finish. The top Platinum trim now comes standard with red brake calipers and black window surround, while the two-tone look is a bit more subtle, with the trunk now painted to match the body color.AdvertisementAdvertisementInside, the Limited trim is now offered with Saddle Tan seats; the same hue is also available throughout the cabin on the Platinum trim. Toyota also fitted paddle shifters on the XLE, Limited, and Nightshade trims.Those same three trims also get an updated hybrid powertrain, designated "Toyota Hybrid System 5." It still features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a pair of electric motors, with a third e-motor integrated with the continuously variable automatic transmission. Toyota didn't detail how this system differs from the outgoing model or reveal the output, so it's unclear if it generates more oomph than the current 236-hp setup. We reached out to Toyota to confirm power figures, and we'll update this story if we hear back.ToyotaToyota did say the new hybrid system achieves 40 mpg combined, although strangely that is actually 1 mpg less than the 2026 model. The top-spec Platinum, meanwhile, continues with the Hybrid Max powertrain, mating a turbo 2.4-liter four-cylinder with two electric motors and a six-speed automatic transmission, producing a combined 340 hp and 400 pound-feet of torque.As far as mid-cycle updates go, the Crown's is fairly minor. Appropriately, the base price only rises by $200, with the 2027 Crown XLE costing $42,755. Strangely, the Limited now requires $51,015, up by $3770, making it pricier than the $50,260 Nightshade. The Platinum tops the lineup at $56,485, also up by $200. Toyota didn't specify when the 2027 Crown will reach dealerships, but we expect to see it sometime in the next couple of months.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029
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