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Toyota Crown Australia

The Toyota Crown is a luxury sedan that was sold in Australia for two decades between 1964 and 1988, when it was built locally at Toyota’s Port Melbourne plant.

The Crown continues to be produced in Japan, and the current generation Crown is one of the companies oldest namesakes.

The latest generation was released in Japan in 2022, although you won’t find it in Australia as it is a direct competitor to the Toyota-owned Lexus ES sedan.

The line-up currently starts at $4,620 for the Crown Royal and ranges through to $6,820 for the range-topping Crown Royal.

Toyota Crown Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Toyota Crown varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $4,620 and going to $6,820 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
1988 Sedan 2.8L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO $4,620 $6,820
1987 Sedan 2.8L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO $4,620 $6,820
1986 Sedan 2.8L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO $4,620 $6,820
1985 Sedan 2.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO $2,860 $6,820
1984 Sedan 2.8L, Leaded, 4 SP AUTO $2,860 $4,400
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Toyota Crown Wheel Size

The Toyota Crown has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 195x70 HR14 for Sedan in 1988 with a wheel size that spans from 14x5.5 inches.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
1988 Sedan 195x70 HR14 14x5.5 inches 195x70 HR14 14x5.5 inches
1987 Sedan 195x70 HR14 14x5.5 inches 195x70 HR14 14x5.5 inches
1986 Sedan 195x70 HR14 14x5.5 inches 195x70 HR14 14x5.5 inches
1985 Sedan 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
1984 Sedan 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Toyota Crown Wheel Sizes

Toyota Crown Fuel Consumption

The Toyota Crown is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP and Leaded fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9.8L/100km for Sedan /ULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
1988 Sedan 9.8L/100km 2.8L ULP 4 SP AUTO
1987 Sedan 9.8L/100km 2.8L ULP 4 SP AUTO
1986 Sedan 9.8L/100km 2.8L ULP 4 SP AUTO
1985 Sedan 9.8L/100km 2.8L ULP 4 SP AUTO
1985 Sedan 12L/100km 2.8L Leaded 4 SP AUTO
1984 Sedan 12L/100km 2.8L Leaded 4 SP AUTO
* Combined fuel consumption See All Toyota Crown Pricing and Specs for 1988

Toyota Crown Dimensions

The dimensions of the Toyota Crown Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
1988 Sedan 1435x1720x4860 mm 155 mm
1987 Sedan 1435x1720x4860 mm 155 mm
1986 Sedan 1435x1720x4860 mm 155 mm
1985 Sedan 1445x1715x4860 mm 155 mm
1984 Sedan 1445x1715x4860 mm 155 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Toyota Crown Dimensions

Toyota Crown Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Toyota Crown here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Toyota Crown 1985: Buying tips

    The Crown was a well-built, reliable car in its day, but you’re buying an old car so you should expect to have problems due to age and presumably high kilometres. The best thing to do is to contact a Toyota club and ask them for advice. They are the experts and should be able to help you.

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  • Crowning glory

    NEWSPAPER classifieds and websites are the most common ways to sell cars, but yours is a little unusual and will probably take more time and effort. Try to aim at people you think might have a specific interest. Make direct contact with Toyota car clubs and advertise in classic car magazines.

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  • Kit for power

    I ASSUME you have a sentimental attachment to your car, because the best advice is to update to a later model, perhaps a smaller car which will have power steering and be much more manageable than the old Crown. To add power steering to your Crown will cost $1000-$1500. If you want to do it, call early Toyota specialist CCC Auto Salvage on 9543 1433.

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Toyota Crown Towing Capacity

The Toyota Crown has maximum towing capacity of 1200kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
1988 Sedan 1200kg 1200kg
1987 Sedan 1200kg 1200kg
1986 Sedan 1200kg 1200kg
1985 Sedan 1200kg 1200kg
1984 Sedan 1200kg 1200kg
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