My Week with the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- I spend a week with the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Limited to see what it's like to live with and whether it actually live up to its 39 mpg promise. What do you think about the Toyota Crown Signia? Thanks to Toyota for providing this vehicle to review!
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I saw one of these in person at the dealership and it actually looks really nice in person and is essentially a wagon. I was pleasantly surprised!
Honestly, I really like what Toyota offers in this vehicle. The wagon like styling is great!
I have one on order. I’m 68 and equate quiet, smooth driving with a quality vehicle.
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make sure you take it on the highway and listen for wind and road noise. I'm having problems with mine.
I have to admit I was not super excited when these first came out from the styling perspective. But now looking at this one, it looks pretty sharp! I'm always a fan of saddle brown or cognac colored leathers in interiors. For some reason my wife is allergic to that color but I think it looks really smooth especially here.
The Crown looks so nice in person on the road.
That blue on brown is insane. Would love to see one of these lowered on some TEs. A wagon in hiding?
I can't wait to see one of these lowered!
In Japan this model of the Crown is actually sold as a wagon
looks so good
Doesn't need to be lowered... it's already a wagon!
@@springertubeyou just don't get it bro
If it is cold out, hybrids use the gas motor more, to provide heat for the cabin thus lower fuel economy. Too high MSRP for me.
I think the lower MPG could be the winter blend of gas depending on when this was filmed. It's a really nice looking wagon
Yes, the winter blend gas and cooler temperatures make a big difference.
You a hard worker keep doing you 💯
I'd totally drive this as a dad wagon. It's like a big Prius 🤷🏻♂️ and I mean that in a good way
Matt, I hope the combination of Toyota's attainable sales targets and consistently glowing reviews bode well for the future of the Crown Signia which is already outselling the Crown sedan. While gas mileage will certainly vary, winter blend gasoline and 21" wheels are not the best combination to achieve top results. I hope they give you a week in the summer with the Signia XLE on 19" rims so we can see the difference. 😁
I love that interior. The color of the leather really sells it. As for its main competitor, the Outback, the Crown just looks better because of its comparatively restrained styling.
I really like these! Looks way better than the regular crown. Now if they threw the hybrid max powertrain in there 👀
That would be fun!
As an owner I'll say that I was closer to the EPA numbers in October when I got it than now going through winter in MTL. You really need to be in the bottom section of "Eco" to get the best fuel economy.
I agree that it's a really unique vehicle tho, which is what I like. I think people might also cross shop it with the Mazda CX-50, but that isn't as unique, or as nice IMO
Thank you for sharing your ownership experience!
@@MattMaranMotoring Yes Matt, We own a Lexus NX 350h with the same powertrain and it is sometimes surprising how much the mileage can vary. I do manual calculations and can average sometimes as low as you experienced, but have also averaged over 44 mpg. Worth noting our ‘22 Lexus with premium package cost less than you mentioned for your test car.
Love the brown interior! My next car.
I brought one and it has been great car to drive. It is worth checking out.
Thank you for sharing your ownership experience!
Love our Crown Signia! 👍😀😀
One person in 100000, I have Lexus money but I want a Toyota
I think this is a pretty cool new vehicle. Thanks for this great "week with" video! 👍
Thanks for watching!
Wow I'm surprised I think this is actually the best looking vehicle Toyota makes
Yea this car if it was lowered with some nice wheels would look fantastic!
When it came out last year, it's sharp looking but overpriced, there not selling in Chicago at the dealerships. They have to come down on price.
I might get one used as the MSRP is too high but I like this impressive wagon.
I struggle to view these as wagons. It’s more of a crossover in my mind.
How did you find visibility at night with the headlights, Matt? Kinda wondering if they get packed with snow even though they have washers.
I drove the wagon and considered it as an alternative to a RAV 4 Prime, but completely decked out it was only about a grand or so less with less (especially head) room and no significant EV option. Still nice to see a cool wagon available these days (top of the line came with 21 inch wheels)
I like the idea of this car but looking at Autotrader options around that price point are eye opening. There are tons of good choices in that $49-53K range.
Matt, Great review I like this, you are right not everyone needs a "tough looking wagon" that they will never take off road anyway. Looks nice, interior looks good. Matt question When the car was being pushed and you felt the tires loose grip can you tell the all wheel drive kicked in? I have heard reviewers say the Toyota "E" (Electronic all wheel drive) has a huge delay sending power to the rear. As you know there is no mechanical drive shaft going to the rear wheels, so it depends on computer inputs to activate the rear motor to power the rear wheels. I am a traditionalist and like having a true mechanical connection. Anyway, Well done Toyota this is a sharp, well put together wagon. Seeing this almost makes me wonder why they even bothered with the regular Crown sedan, this is the one to get I feel.
I was going downhill when it happened so the AWD system couldn't really help. Glad you liked the video!
Look at this car for my fiancé. Thanks for the week review
Thanks for watching!
They could have just called it the Venza 2.0
They could have but they already muddied the waters with the non-Venza, Venza they just stopped selling.
I'm very interested in the CS ... right at the top of my list. Currently, my 1994 Lexus es300 is still running like new, so smooth, so I don't have an excuse to pull the trigger yet, lol ... but it's coming. Be nice to have a Plug In Hybrid version of the CS though...
They say a plug-in is coming for the Japanese market so there is always a chance.........🤞🤞
I know, I know 😂...nice review Matt!
Pro tip for most cars, but dont let your average mpg go without resetting often, youde be surprised to see it doing extremely high numbers at most cruising speeds.
I love my wagons and I love my off road vehicles. As much as I want to love the Crown Signia I just hate the drone of the cvt. Which makes me want to buy a GX460 or last gen Land Cruiser instead as my next 2nd vehicle.
Lexus pricing should have a Lexus badge
Limited should come with smaller tires. Would be great if this came with the slightly more refined 5th gen hybrid power train of the Camry but this is a production issue and even Lexus is not up to fifth gen. Interior noise proofing is not close to Lexus level….. but it’s not a Lexus. I’d pay more for proofing to the level Lexus ES.
If I were looking for an suv, this would be the one I’d get
something must be wrong with my xle, its loud and not smooth. taking it in on monday so they can check it out.
I JUST SAW A DLR HERE IN CA. THAT THREW IN THE $3,150 IN
DEALER OPTIONS FOR FREE, THAT'S GOOD, WE LIVE IN ORANGE COUNTY,
CA, I HAVE NOT SEEN EVEN ONE OF THESE YET! WHERE ARE THEY? NOT ON
THE STREETS, TO MUCH MONEY? WHAT IS GOING ON?
Toyota is only importing about 15k nationwide for 2025.
I happen to agree that this toyota and the cx-70 are at the top of my list. Honda's interiors are boring in their lack of colors.
Love it but do wish it had tinted back windows.
I’m just not sure why every reviewer, jams the accelerator to the floor and then expects great gas mileage? I just bought one in white and so far I’m seeing 41.5 on the highway. Of course I’ve driven a Prius for 15 years. Extremely nice station wagon, not an SUV.
Obviously I'm not flooring it all week. I wouldn't have a license...
I believe this Crown Signia uses the 4th-gen hybrid system. I wonder if Toyota will update it (if they keep this model in the U.S. market.)
I’m pretty sure this uses the newest system.
@@MattMaranMotoring No, it's still the 4th gen system. It was already too far into development before the 5th gen system update in the 2025 Camry. I am hoping for the switch to 5th gen for 2026. Then I will get the Signia.
@@MattMaranMotoring I hope you are right, however, I just queried two different AI models and one says it uses the fourth GEN, the other says it uses the fifth GEN. I have heard a number of reviewers say that it uses the fourth GEN, so there might be some bad press materials out there or incorrect press materials, distributed to some of the auto journalists. I think it was David at AutomotivePress Who said that this Signia design process was started before the fifth GEN system was available hence that use the fourth GEN. So I’d love to know definitively. Thanks for responding :-)
Sorry for the capitalization of the word, GEN, I have to use voice to text due to pain, and I can’t go back and make all the corrections.
I can't believe we don't get this model in Europe.. frustrating.
I really wanted to have my parents get one of these for their next car. (They have a highlander). But dam, after I sat in one.. what a stinkler. Interior feels cramped as hell, and for no apparent reason, the window sills feel like they are above head height..
The 2025 Toyota crown Signia vs The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
I like the look of this but the price is a turnoff. I really appreciate wagons having two kiddos now!
Gotta pay for that Toyota reliability
Seriously? You had it a week and couldn't be bothered to put more than 100 miles on it? As the owner of a Rav4 hybrid I have no doubt the Crown Signia will achieve it's rated mileage with normal driving.
I work from home and had another press car I had to drive this week as well. I also don't have free time to drive around aimlessly. Don't assume everyone's life is the same as yours.
@@MattMaranMotoring My mistake for thinking you put real effort into this rather than just something to pass your free time. Carry on.
Imagine being this salty about a UA-cam car review, how sad lol...
Its strange looking..like a 2002 or so vehicle you might see in the UK, at that time.
Like this car alo but too large for 1 person and an Irish Setter. Wish Toyota would import the Crown Sport for those who need a smaller wagon.
subaruwrxfan!!!!!!!!!!!
*Karate chops*
Not bad looking but marketed as a SUV, not a wagon. Just find it hard to justify that price with a 4 cylinder engine which is never as refined as a 6 or 8 cylinder.
A fall time review just now coming out? What the ----?
I have a backlog that runs a little long sometimes.
Is there any word on whether Toyota is bringing the Crown Sport to North America? I was so disappointed when I found out the Signia wasn't going to offer the Hybrid Max powertrain, so hopefully the Sport will offer that (e.g., in a Platinum trim.)
No word on Crown Sport for us unfortunately.
I'm surprised the Crown didn't come with Toyota's latest hybrid system, like the newest Camry Hybrid.
Having said that I really like this vehicle.
but what it does come with is well-proven ... and the transmission is overbuilt, same as the Highlander and large Lexus vehicles
lots of part binning not to increase the cost I think--
It is the new one...
@@slendytheman And I think that's a good thing, but the latest hybrid system was already available, so I'm surprised it wasn't used, considering the Signia is considered a high-end Toyota.
As for cost, I don't know what the Signia costs in the US, but in Canada it's over $60,000 and Toyota Canada is only bringing in the top-end model, which I find strange.
@@84imreplica I've read that the Signia was too far along in design and development before the 5th gen hybrid system was readied for the '25 Camry.
Great car. But the drone under acceleration is rough. Rx350h premium is the better choice in this regard.
That's $10k more for us here in SoCal with little to no inventory. Don't get me started on the used market down here for that. Wanted it but couldn't justify the price at that point so went with the CS. It's been good.
The RX350h drones as well under acceleration. Read any of the reviews on UA-cam and they all say the same thing,
For $45k+, the powertrain/drivetrain is just disappointing. Would have been compelling for ~$38k.
Drivetrain would still be the same... you wouldn't be happy just because it was less exoensive 😊
Missing a HUD
yeah but it's toyo 7 models i think this one aside toyoda lied about safety aside had to publicly APOLOGIZE to the people of japan very embarrassing no to toyo
Whoa! Someone in this video is getting chubby! Wow! For the car, buy a Outback if you want a real station wagon. Toyota has over priced their products and decreased their quality.
Why do people think it's okay to comment on people's bodies in 2025?
@@MattMaranMotoring Because you are putting yourself out in public. I think the more honest people are, the better it will help you. If you don't like it, then do something about it. Our foods are tarnished with chemicals. American's are all chubby because of that.
@ I have no problem with myself, my only problem is with rude people. Being out in public is no excuse for your crappy comments.
@@MattMaranMotoring Suck it up buttercup.
60,000!!!???? 🤪
Limited with Advanced Technology Package with an estimated total vehicle price of $63,156 after fees.
Nuts!!
It’s an old, dad station wagon.
Nobody said $60k...not even close...
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You’re losing credibility on this automotive review channel sir. 😣
The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia is available in Limited trim. The starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $57,450. Including freight, PDI, and other fees, the estimated total vehicle price is $61,081.
Limited with Advanced Technology Package starts at $59,525, with an estimated total vehicle price of $63,156 after fees.
@@billyrock8305The limited starts at $47,990 in the US. With destination it’s $49,385. There is just one package to add (advanced tech) and with that it’s $51,250.
Are you in Canada or something?
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Yes Canadian costs illustrated.
@ $60k CAD isn’t a bad price for this AT ALL. It’s practically a Lexus.
That's no Crown, that's a clown.
lol
Old hybrid system
Noisy engine
Not fun to drive like CX5
Mazda is much better buy any day
Mazdas are nice but they have such outdated infotainment system and software features. Mazda is borrowing Toyota hybrid drivetrain anyway.
@supreme5998 I am driving Mazda CX5 signature non Hybrid no Toyota is coming close to its performance. If you want hybrid try CX90
@@supreme5998 Yep they need to update their interior styling. Material is great but the screen tucked up away is a turnoff. I know ppl like the round knob system but not to my liking. Large screen and physical buttons for HVAC controls like the CS has is perfect and much better than the Lexus NX/RX setup as well
Huh? This next-gen hybrid system just came out in the Prius a couple years ago.