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  "generalInfo": "The Toyota Crown is Toyota's long-running executive sedan nameplate, in production since 1955 and reintroduced to the North American market with the sixteenth generation in 2022. The modern Crown family includes crossover, sedan, sport and estate variants globally; the U.S. model is offered as a fastback-style four-door sedan that blends premium interior appointments, advanced safety tech and hybrid power.\n\nFor 2026 the U.S. Crown continues as a hybrid-focused premium sedan. Toyota's U.S. product information lists a 2.5‑liter four‑cylinder hybrid as the standard powertrain (advertised at a system net ~236 hp) and advertises a higher-output \"Hybrid MAX\" option (advertised \"up to 340 hp\"). Toyota's U.S. pages show standard all‑wheel drive, a 12.3‑inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, heated/ventilated front seats and a manufacturer-listed starting MSRP of $41,440 for the model family.",
  "priceRange": "$42,735 – $56,285 (USD)",
  "towingCapacity": "Not rated",
  "recallHistory": "1 recall (2025)",
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          "name": "XLE",
          "description": "Entry-level 2023 Crown trim in the U.S. lineup. The XLE was the configuration tested by IIHS (noted as a 4‑door, 4‑wheel‑drive test vehicle). It includes Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 as standard and offers available driver‑assist and convenience options. Detailed MSRP and powertrain numbers omitted pending verification.",
          "packages": [
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              "name": "XLE",
              "msrp": "~$39,050",
              "difference": "Base variant."
            },
            {
              "name": "XLE AWD",
              "msrp": "~$41,400",
              "difference": "Adds AWD."
            }
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          "engine": "",
          "power": "",
          "drive": "",
          "transmission": "",
          "economy": "",
          "zeroToSixty": "",
          "topSpeed": "",
          "safetyRating": "Top Safety Pick+ (IIHS) — headlight rating: A for XLE (headlight performance varies by trim)",
          "seats": "5",
          "cargo": "",
          "airbags": "",
          "highlights": [
            "Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 with Pre‑Collision System and pedestrian detection",
            "IIHS Top Safety Pick+ (overall) — headlight rating A on XLE",
            "IIHS-tested configuration noted as a 4‑door, 4WD test vehicle",
            "Optional Panoramic View Monitor (subject to recall)"
          ],
          "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T35nKm5xOf0",
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          "name": "Limited",
          "description": "Mid-level 2023 Crown trim offering additional comfort and convenience features. IIHS lists the Limited among trims with Good (G) headlight ratings. Detailed MSRP and powertrain numbers omitted pending verification.",
          "packages": [
            {
              "name": "Limited",
              "msrp": "~$41,450",
              "difference": "Base variant."
            },
            {
              "name": "Limited AWD",
              "msrp": "~$43,950",
              "difference": "Adds AWD."
            }
          ],
          "engine": "",
          "power": "",
          "drive": "",
          "transmission": "",
          "economy": "",
          "zeroToSixty": "",
          "topSpeed": "",
          "safetyRating": "Top Safety Pick+ (IIHS) — headlight rating: G for Limited",
          "seats": "5",
          "cargo": "",
          "airbags": "",
          "highlights": [
            "Upgraded/headlight package rated Good by IIHS",
            "Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard",
            "Available AWD and expanded comfort features",
            "Optional Panoramic View Monitor (subject to recall)"
          ],
          "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T35nKm5xOf0",
          "image": "",
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          "description": "Top-level 2023 Crown trim with the most premium equipment and features in the U.S. lineup. IIHS lists the Platinum among trims with Good (G) headlight ratings. Detailed MSRP and powertrain numbers omitted pending verification.",
          "packages": [
            {
              "name": "Platinum",
              "msrp": "~$41,450",
              "difference": "Base variant."
            },
            {
              "name": "Platinum AWD",
              "msrp": "~$43,950",
              "difference": "Adds AWD."
            }
          ],
          "engine": "",
          "power": "",
          "drive": "",
          "transmission": "",
          "economy": "",
          "zeroToSixty": "",
          "topSpeed": "",
          "safetyRating": "Top Safety Pick+ (IIHS) — headlight rating: G for Platinum",
          "seats": "5",
          "cargo": "",
          "airbags": "",
          "highlights": [
            "Top-trim luxury and convenience features",
            "Good headlight rating on IIHS testing (varies by trim)",
            "Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard",
            "Optional Panoramic View Monitor (subject to recall)"
          ],
          "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T35nKm5xOf0",
          "image": "",
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          "name": "XLE",
          "description": "The XLE is the entry trim for the U.S. Crown lineup, focused on efficiency and comfort for daily driving. It provides the core Crown experience—liftback practicality, Toyota Safety Sense active safety features, and a well‑appointed five‑seat cabin—without the extra luxury trimmings of higher grades.",
          "packages": [
            {
              "name": "XLE",
              "msrp": "~$39,850",
              "difference": "Base variant."
            }
          ],
          "engine": "",
          "power": "",
          "drive": "",
          "transmission": "",
          "economy": "",
          "zeroToSixty": "",
          "topSpeed": "",
          "safetyRating": "",
          "seats": "5",
          "cargo": "",
          "airbags": "",
          "highlights": [
            "Entry-level Crown trim focused on comfort and efficiency",
            "Liftback hatch for easier cargo access",
            "Standard Toyota Safety Sense driver‑assist technologies",
            "Modern infotainment and connectivity features"
          ],
          "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr2IOFxuSMA",
          "image": "",
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          "isLastModelYearForModule": false
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        {
          "name": "Limited",
          "description": "Limited is the midgrade Crown that adds convenience and comfort features over the XLE, aimed at buyers who want more standard equipment and creature comforts. It occupies the middle of the lineup and bridges the value and luxury orientations of the XLE and Platinum models.",
          "packages": [
            {
              "name": "Limited",
              "msrp": "~$41,450",
              "difference": "Base variant."
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          ],
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          "power": "",
          "drive": "",
          "transmission": "",
          "economy": "",
          "zeroToSixty": "",
          "topSpeed": "",
          "safetyRating": "",
          "seats": "5",
          "cargo": "",
          "airbags": "",
          "highlights": [
            "Mid-level trim with added comfort and convenience features",
            "Upgraded interior materials and features versus XLE",
            "Retains Crown liftback packaging and Toyota Safety Sense suite"
          ],
          "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr2IOFxuSMA",
          "image": "",
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          "isLastModelYearForModule": false
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          "name": "Platinum",
          "description": "Platinum is the top‑trim Crown and is positioned toward buyers seeking the fullest feature set, premium interior appointments and the most powerful available powertrain options. It showcases Toyota's highest U.S. Crown specification with additional technology, appearance upgrades, and the features expected at the top of the range.",
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              "name": "Platinum",
              "msrp": "~$41,450",
              "difference": "Base variant."
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          "engine": "",
          "power": "",
          "drive": "",
          "transmission": "",
          "economy": "",
          "zeroToSixty": "",
          "topSpeed": "",
          "safetyRating": "",
          "seats": "5",
          "cargo": "",
          "airbags": "",
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            "Range‑topping trim with premium interior and tech",
            "Designed to showcase the Crown's full feature set and optional performance/traction equipment",
            "Typically includes the highest level of active safety and comfort features"
          ],
          "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk4nm6i8OFk",
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          "name": "XLE",
          "description": "Entry-level Crown trim using Toyota’s 2.5L Atkinson-cycle hybrid system (2.5L I4 plus a multi-motor hybrid setup) producing about 236 hp. AWD is standard and the base hybrid models use a continuously variable automatic; this trim emphasizes fuel economy and comfort and is largely carryover for 2025.",
          "packages": [
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              "name": "XLE",
              "msrp": "~$40,650",
              "difference": "Base variant (AWD)."
            }
          ],
          "engine": "2.5L Atkinson-cycle I4 + 3 electric motors",
          "power": "236 hp",
          "drive": "AWD",
          "transmission": "Continuously variable automatic (CVT)",
          "economy": "41/42/41 mpg (Combined/City/Highway)",
          "zeroToSixty": "7.2 s",
          "topSpeed": "116 mph",
          "safetyRating": "",
          "seats": "5",
          "cargo": "15 cu ft",
          "airbags": "",
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            "Standard AWD",
            "Efficient 2.5L multi-motor hybrid (~236 hp)",
            "12.3-inch infotainment screen and digital gauge cluster",
            "Comfort-oriented suspension and upgraded interior materials"
          ],
          "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpzXf-WwqDo",
          "image": "",
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          "name": "Limited",
          "description": "Mid-level trim that retains the 2.5L multi-motor hybrid (approximately 236 hp) while adding more premium features such as leather-trimmed seating, panoramic roof (where equipped) and available premium audio. Mechanically it matches the XLE’s hybrid hardware and continues to prioritize refinement.",
          "packages": [
            {
              "name": "Limited",
              "msrp": "~$41,450",
              "difference": "Base variant (adds leather/amenities vs XLE)."
            }
          ],
          "engine": "2.5L Atkinson-cycle I4 + 3 electric motors",
          "power": "236 hp",
          "drive": "AWD",
          "transmission": "Continuously variable automatic (CVT)",
          "economy": "41/42/41 mpg (Combined/City/Highway)",
          "zeroToSixty": "7.2 s",
          "topSpeed": "116 mph",
          "safetyRating": "",
          "seats": "5",
          "cargo": "15 cu ft",
          "airbags": "",
          "highlights": [
            "Leather-trimmed seats and available ventilated fronts",
            "Panoramic roof and upgraded interior trim",
            "Available JBL premium audio and advanced tech packages",
            "Standard AWD and strong fuel economy"
          ],
          "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8-aWjqLqXA",
          "image": "",
          "isFirstModelYearForModule": false,
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          "name": "Nightshade",
          "description": "Appearance-focused Nightshade edition (introduced for the 2025 model year) based on the Limited: the Nightshade swaps in blacked‑out exterior trim, darker wheels and unique styling cues while keeping the same 2.5L multi-motor hybrid powertrain and AWD. Mechanically it mirrors the Limited but emphasizes visual upgrades.",
          "packages": [
            {
              "name": "Nightshade",
              "msrp": "~$41,450",
              "difference": "Appearance-focused variant based on the Limited (blacked-out exterior/elements)."
            }
          ],
          "engine": "2.5L Atkinson-cycle I4 + 3 electric motors",
          "power": "236 hp",
          "drive": "AWD",
          "transmission": "Continuously variable automatic (CVT)",
          "economy": "41/42/41 mpg (Combined/City/Highway)",
          "zeroToSixty": "7.2 s",
          "topSpeed": "116 mph",
          "safetyRating": "",
          "seats": "5",
          "cargo": "15 cu ft",
          "airbags": "",
          "highlights": [
            "Black exterior accents and wheels (Nightshade styling)",
            "Based on Limited with visual upgrades only",
            "Standard AWD and hybrid efficiency",
            "Premium interior appointments carried over from Limited"
          ],
          "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIM8FerSETg",
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          "isFirstModelYearForModule": true,
          "isLastModelYearForModule": false
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          "name": "Platinum",
          "description": "Top-of-the-line Platinum trim uses Toyota’s Hybrid Max architecture: a turbocharged 2.4L four-cylinder paired with electric motors for markedly stronger performance (about 340 hp). Platinum adds adaptive dampers, upgraded brakes/wheels and more luxurious interior fittings to distinguish it from the economy-focused hybrids.",
          "packages": [
            {
              "name": "Platinum",
              "msrp": "~$41,450",
              "difference": "Top-spec variant with Hybrid Max power and performance upgrades."
            }
          ],
          "engine": "2.4L Turbo I4 + 2 electric motors",
          "power": "340 hp / 400 lb-ft",
          "drive": "AWD",
          "transmission": "6-speed automatic",
          "economy": "30/29/32 mpg (Combined/City/Highway)",
          "zeroToSixty": "5.1 s",
          "topSpeed": "129 mph",
          "safetyRating": "",
          "seats": "5",
          "cargo": "15 cu ft",
          "airbags": "",
          "highlights": [
            "Hybrid Max powertrain: turbocharged 2.4L + electric motors (≈340 hp)",
            "Adaptive dampers and sport-tuned components on Platinum",
            "6-speed automatic and stronger acceleration vs base hybrid",
            "Premium leather/ventilated seats and available JBL audio"
          ],
          "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hOBoluPDac",
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        {
          "name": "XLE",
          "description": "The XLE is the entry trim for the U.S. Toyota Crown sedan, equipped with Toyota's 2.5‑liter four‑cylinder hybrid powertrain and standard all‑wheel drive. Toyota lists the Crown's starting MSRP at $41,440; the XLE includes comfort and tech features such as heated and ventilated front seats and a 12.3‑inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display.",
          "packages": [
            {
              "name": "XLE",
              "msrp": "$41,440",
              "difference": "Base variant (standard AWD)."
            }
          ],
          "engine": "2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid",
          "power": "236 hp",
          "drive": "AWD",
          "transmission": "Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT)",
          "economy": "42/41 mpg",
          "zeroToSixty": "",
          "topSpeed": "",
          "safetyRating": "",
          "seats": "5",
          "cargo": "",
          "airbags": "",
          "highlights": [
            "2.5L hybrid powertrain (system net ~236 hp)",
            "Standard electronic on‑demand all‑wheel drive",
            "12.3‑inch Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto",
            "Heated and ventilated front seats; heated rear seats available",
            "Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 active-safety suite"
          ],
          "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNMiY8H6nnU",
          "image": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/Toyota_Crown_Sedan_Z_Hybrid_front_left.jpg",
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        {
          "name": "Limited",
          "description": "The Limited is the mid-level Crown trim in the U.S.; it is offered with Toyota's 2.5‑liter hybrid powertrain and standard AWD and adds additional comfort and convenience features over the base XLE. Toyota's U.S. product pages show trim availability but a trim-specific MSRP was not listed on the pages we fetched.",
          "packages": [
            {
              "name": "Limited",
              "msrp": "~$41,450",
              "difference": "Base variant (standard AWD)."
            }
          ],
          "engine": "2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid",
          "power": "236 hp",
          "drive": "AWD",
          "transmission": "Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT)",
          "economy": "42/41 mpg",
          "zeroToSixty": "",
          "topSpeed": "",
          "safetyRating": "",
          "seats": "5",
          "cargo": "",
          "airbags": "",
          "highlights": [
            "12.3‑inch Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto",
            "Heated and ventilated front seats; heated rear seats available",
            "Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 active-safety suite",
            "Standard electronic on‑demand AWD"
          ],
          "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TcA5ouhK40",
          "image": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/Toyota_Crown_Sedan_Z_Hybrid_front_left.jpg",
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        {
          "name": "Nightshade",
          "description": "The Nightshade edition emphasizes blacked-out appearance cues on the Crown (dark exterior trim, dark badging and black wheels) while otherwise using the Crown's hybrid powertrains and AWD. Toyota's U.S. content highlights the Nightshade styling package (including 21‑inch dark wheels) but did not provide a separate trim MSRP on the pages we fetched.",
          "packages": [
            {
              "name": "Nightshade",
              "msrp": "~$41,450",
              "difference": "Appearance-focused variant with darkened exterior trim; includes 21‑inch black-finish wheels."
            }
          ],
          "engine": "2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid",
          "power": "236 hp",
          "drive": "AWD",
          "transmission": "Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT)",
          "economy": "42/41 mpg",
          "zeroToSixty": "",
          "topSpeed": "",
          "safetyRating": "",
          "seats": "5",
          "cargo": "",
          "airbags": "",
          "highlights": [
            "Blacked-out Nightshade styling and trim",
            "21‑inch 10‑spoke dark-finish wheels (Nightshade)",
            "Heated and ventilated front seats",
            "12.3‑inch Toyota Audio Multimedia",
            "Toyota Safety Sense 3.0"
          ],
          "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNMiY8H6nnU",
          "image": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/Toyota_Crown_Sedan_Z_Hybrid_front_left.jpg",
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        {
          "name": "Platinum",
          "description": "Platinum is the top-tier Crown trim in the U.S., highlighted on Toyota's site with premium appointments such as a bi‑tone finish, available panoramic roof, HUD and a hands‑free power trunk. The Platinum can be equipped with Toyota's Hybrid MAX performance option (Toyota advertises \"up to 340 hp\" for Hybrid MAX) in addition to the standard 2.5L hybrid system.",
          "packages": [
            {
              "name": "Platinum",
              "msrp": "~$41,450",
              "difference": "Base variant (premium appointments)."
            },
            {
              "name": "Hybrid MAX",
              "msrp": "~$43,950",
              "difference": "Optional upgrade to Hybrid MAX performance — advertised up to 340 hp."
            }
          ],
          "engine": "2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid (Hybrid MAX option available)",
          "power": "236 hp (standard) / 340 hp (Hybrid MAX)",
          "drive": "AWD",
          "transmission": "Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT)",
          "economy": "42/41 mpg",
          "zeroToSixty": "",
          "topSpeed": "",
          "safetyRating": "",
          "seats": "5",
          "cargo": "",
          "airbags": "",
          "highlights": [
            "Available bi‑tone exterior finish (Platinum)",
            "Hands‑free power trunk with kick sensor (Platinum)",
            "Available panoramic roof and Head‑Up Display",
            "Leather-trim interior shown on Toyota's U.S. pages",
            "Toyota Safety Sense 3.0"
          ],
          "video": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbT4uutDKHI",
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