Toyota Crown S220
The Nürburgring-honed executive sedan that redefined Japan's halo car.
- Power
- 226 bhp
- Top speed
- 112 mph
About the Toyota Crown S220
The 15th-generation Toyota Crown (S220) marked a radical departure for the storied nameplate, shifting from a traditional luxury cruiser to a driver-focused sports sedan. Built on the TNGA-L platform shared with the Lexus LS, it was famously tuned on the Nürburgring to compete with European rivals like the BMW 5 Series. The 2.5-litre hybrid variant balances efficiency with a sophisticated multi-link suspension setup, offering a more agile driving experience than any previous Crown. It remains a prestigious JDM staple, blending Toyota's legendary reliability with modern connected-car technology.
Toyota Crown S220 specs
The Toyota Crown S220 produces 226 bhp (169 kW) and 221 Nm (163 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h).
| Make | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Model | Crown |
| Generation | S220 |
| Trim | 2.5 Hybrid |
| Years | 2018–2022 |
| Type | Luxury |
| Body style | Sedan |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 2.5-litre inline-4 hybrid |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,487 cc (2.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 226 bhp (169 kW) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 221 Nm (163 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Top speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Transmission | e-CVT |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,750 kg (3,858 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 129 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Toyota Crown S220 rarity in CarSpot
The Toyota Crown S220 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 13 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Toyota Crown S220 fun facts
- The S220 was the first Crown to be extensively tested and tuned at the Nürburgring Nordschleife to improve its handling dynamics.
- It introduced Toyota's 'Data Communication Module' as standard, making it the brand's first fully 'connected' car in the Japanese market.
- The S220 generation abandoned the traditional 'Royal' and 'Athlete' trim names in favour of a unified, sportier design language across the range.
