Toyota Crown Majesta

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This article is about the full-size luxury sedan produced and sold between 1991 and 2020. For the mid-size luxury car sold in Saudi Arabia under the same nameplate since 2023, see
Toyota Crown Crossover (S235)
.
"Toyota Majesta" redirects here. Not to be confused with
Toyota Majesty
.
Toyota Crown Majesta
Toyota Crown G-Executive (S220)[1]

The Toyota Crown Majesta (

full-size luxury sedan from Toyota. It is an upmarket variant of the Crown
and serves as Toyota's flagship model in various countries.

The Crown Majesta appeared after the international introduction of the

Toyota Vista Store
locations and shared the Crown and Crown Majesta platform.

The Crown Majesta shares a stretched variant of the smaller Crown platform series which is also used in the Aristo/GS, however, it is not just an upper trim level of the Crown sedan, the Majesta is a separate car with unique styling and interior treatment. The Crown Majesta was later released in other countries in Asia such as China.

First generation (S140; 1991)

First generation (S140)
Kerb weight
1,670 kg (3,682 lb)

The first-generation Crown Majesta was introduced in Japan as a 4-door

Celsior, which was a sedan that appeared earlier in 1989. At first, the Crown Majesta was a trim level variant of the Crown series, called the Crown Royal Saloon G. The Majesta was a more luxurious variant of the Crown and was slightly wider and heavier, necessitating two engine choices: the 3.0-litre 2JZ-GE six-cylinder, which produced 168 kW (225 hp; 228 PS) and the 4.0-litre 1UZ-FE V8, which produced 191 kW (256 hp; 260 PS). The two engine choices gave Japanese buyers the option as to which annual road tax obligation they were willing to pay. Unlike the body-on-frame S140 hardtop, the Majesta was built using unibody construction, becoming the first model in the Crown family to adopt such a design.[2]

In 1992,

i-Four
comprehensive vehicle control system.

A

Crown Majesta EV was made as a lease vehicle in 1993.[3][4]

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Second generation (S150; 1995)

Second generation (S150)
Kerb weight
1,670 kg (3,682 lb)

The Crown Majesta underwent its first redesign in 1995. Notable enhancements were made to the taillights to distinguish the model from the lower-spec

XF20 series Celsior/LS 400
, which debuted in 1994. Changes were also made to the engine lineup. The 3.0-litre engine stayed the same, but the 4.0-litre-powered unit received a power increase to 195 kW (261 hp; 265 PS). Due to cost-cutting efforts within Toyota, the list of optional equipment offered was simplified.

The second-generation Majesta is the first Toyota model to be equipped with

vehicle stability control in 1995.[5]

At its introduction in 1996, it won the Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference Car of the Year award in Japan which it shared with the 1996 Crown.

In August 1997, the front grille was restyled and

HID headlights were introduced. VVT-i technology was offered on the V8 engine, improving the power to 206 kW (276 hp; 280 PS). A 5-speed automatic transmission
was also introduced. Four-wheel steering was no longer offered. In addition, a two-tone paint scheme offered an upmarket image for the Crown Majesta.

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Third generation (S170; 1999)

Third generation (S170)
Kerb weight
1,670–1,780 kg (3,682–3,924 lb)

This version was released in September 1999 and received a complete redesign, further incorporating styling elements of the Celsior/LS. Wider vertical taillights were incorporated as well as redesigned headlights, grille and minor aesthetic updates. Four-wheel steering was again offered. The previous two-tone paint scheme options remained as well as Toyota's other top-of-the-line features for this model.

DVD-based

GPS
navigation was also introduced, as well as an "Ottoman" footrest for the rear passenger seats. This was achieved by enabling part of the seat cushion of the front passenger seat back to tilt rearward towards the rear seat passengers.

The model came in a C-type or an A-type option, the A-type having less standard options with conventional spring and shock suspension as standard, while the C-type had more options as standard such as height adjustable air suspension, TEMS, dual zone climate control, rear wheel steering and power rear seat as standard with leather as optional. All engine variants also had the option for 4WDi-Four four-wheel drive system.

The S170 series Crown Majesta received an updated version of the 4.0-litre engine with VVT-i, rated at 216 kW (290 hp; 294 PS), while the 3.0-litre option was changed to the 2JZ-FSE type. The trend among automakers towards large-diameter wheels with low-profile tires was ignored in favour of a more comfortable ride and better handling with smaller wheels. This model also made available with a 5-speed "Super ECT" automatic transmission.

It was made the official company car for senior-level Toyota management. This model also had a 10th Anniversary special edition run which was a fully optioned C-type specification model with leather and a sunroof as standard.[7]

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Fourth generation (S180; 2004)

Fourth generation (S180)
Kerb weight
1,780 kg (3,924 lb)
Rear view
3UZ-FE engine in the Crown Majesta

The fourth-generation Crown Majesta was introduced on 6 July 2004. In August 2006, the Celsior was no longer offered in Japan, due to the introduction of the

parking assistance technology. A supercharger
option was also offered, allowing the engine to produce 253 kW (339 hp; 344 PS).

In July 2004, the Crown Majesta introduced both a

pre-collision system with a single camera to improve the accuracy of collision forecast and warning and control levels.[11][12]

For 2006, G-Book was added to the list of standard features, along with a rear-view camera. A departure from previous models, the two-tone paint scheme was removed to target a younger audience.

Hongqi HQ300/HQ430

Further information: Hongqi (marque)
Hongqi HQ300/HQ430
Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformToyota N platform
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 3.0 L 3GR-FE V6
  • 4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8
Transmission6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Length4,975 mm (195.9 in)
Width1,795 mm (70.7 in)
Height1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Chronology
PredecessorHongqi CA7202E3
SuccessorHongqi H7

In China, this generation of the Crown Majesta was rebadged and had been sold as the Hongqi HQ300/HQ430 from 2006 to 2010, using the same engines as the Crown.[8]

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Fifth generation (S200; 2009)

Fifth generation (S200)
Kerb weight
1,770–1,810 kg (3,902–3,990 lb)

On 26 March 2009, The fifth-generation Crown Majesta was released, evolving substantially while retaining the overall styling of its predecessor.. Although it was initially reported that the name "Crown" would be removed, establishing the Majesta as an independent car, this did not happen and the car remained called the Crown Majesta. The body size expanded from the previous generation, comparable to the LS.

As with the GS and LS, the 4.6-litre 1UR-FSE V8 engine is standard, however, four-wheel drive option employed the 4.3 L 3UZ-FE one. The larger engine incurs a higher road tax liability than the smaller 4.3-litre unit.

In China,

left-hand-drive S200 series Crown Majesta, which is called Crown Royal Saloon VIP.[14] Another car based on the Crown was called the Hongqi H7
and has been in production since 2013.

The body dimensions became slightly larger, and the wheelbase was extended by 75 mm to add more space to the cabin. The same 4.6-liter V8 engine mounted on the Lexus LS/GS (1UR-FSE) was adopted for the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (FR) model, while the 4-wheel-drive (4WD) model retained the 4.3-liter V8 engine (3UZ-FE).

The transmission system was an 8-speed Super ECT automatic for the FR model, and a 6-speed Super ECT automatic for the 4WD model. Added to the electronically controlled air suspension equipped on all models was a feature that used the GPS map data to optimize damper control.

On top of the existing A and C grade models, the high-end G model was newly introduced. The standard A grade model offered an optional L package including the steering support system that enabled the driver to handle the car more effortlessly. The F package option for the 4-seater G model included a large rear seat center console and an ottoman for the left rear seat, offering greater comfort to passengers in the rear.[15]

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  • Crown Royal Saloon VIP (China)
    Crown Royal Saloon VIP (China)
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    Interior

Sixth generation (S210; 2013)

Sixth generation (S210)
Kerb weight
1,810–1,830 kg (3,990–4,034 lb)[16]

Launched in Japan on 9 September 2013, the sixth-generation model replaced the outgoing model's V8 engine in favour of Toyota's

Century, and incorporates advanced safety and convenience equipment such as blind spot monitoring and a collision avoidance system.[17]

The Crown Majesta was discontinued on 27 April 2018 in favour of the

S220 series Crown.[1]

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    Interior

Nameplate usage for other models

"Majesta" trim level for the Saudi market (2023–present)

Main article:
Toyota Crown Crossover (S235)
2023 Toyota Crown (Middle East)

In June 2023, Toyota revived the "Majesta" nameplate as a designation for the upper trim level of the sixteenth generation

Crown Crossover sold in Saudi Arabia.[18]

References

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  2. ^ "Full Model Changes for Toyota Crown Series" (Press release). Toyota. 11 October 1991. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Toyota Starts Monitoring Its New RAV4L Electric Vehicle" (Press release). Toyota. 3 July 1995. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Toyota Starts Monitoring Program for Its New High-Capacity Battery-Installed Electric Vehicle" (Press release). Toyota. 6 January 1996. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
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  13. ^ "75 Years of TOYOTA | In-depth Vehicle Information, Specification | Crown Majesta 5th". Toyota. 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
  14. ^ "Toyota Crown Royal Saloon VIP (China)".
  15. ^ "75 Years of TOYOTA | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE | Vehicle Lineage | In-depth Vehicle Information, Specification". www.toyota-global.com. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  16. ^ "クラウン マジェスタ | スペック" [Crown Majesta | Spec] (in Japanese). Japan: Toyota. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
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  18. ^ "2023 Toyota Crown Debuts With Unique Features & Exclusive Prices". ksa.motory.com. Retrieved 13 June 2023.

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