Fifteenth generation (S220; 2018–present)[edit]
| Fifteenth generation (S220) |
2018 Toyota Crown 2.0 RS (ARS220, Japan)
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| Overview |
| Production |
June 2018 – present |
| Assembly |
Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Motomachi plant) |
| Body and chassis |
| Body style |
4-door sedan |
| Platform |
TNGA: GA-L[57][58] |
| Powertrain |
| Engine |
|
| Electric motor |
- 105 kW (141 hp; 143 PS) 1KM AC synchronous (2.5 L)
- 132 kW (177 hp; 179 PS) 2NM AC synchronous (3.5 L)
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| Power output |
- 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) (2.0 L)
- 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) (2.5 L; petrol engine only); 166 kW (223 hp; 226 PS) (2.5 L; combined system output)
- 220 kW (295 hp; 299 PS) (3.5 L; petrol engine only); 264 kW (354 hp; 359 PS) (3.5 L; combined system output)
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| Transmission |
- 8-speed automatic (2.0 L)
- CVT automatic (2.5 L)
- 10-speed Multi Stage Hybrid System automatic (3.5 L)
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| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase |
2,920 mm (115.0 in) |
| Length |
4,910 mm (193.3 in) |
| Width |
1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Height |
1,455 mm (57.3 in) |
The fifteenth generation Crown was unveiled as a concept at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show in October 2017 and went on sale on 26 June 2018,[59][60] alongside with the third generation Century. Three engine choices are offered so as to provide buyers advantages in savings with regards to Japan's annual road tax obligation, and standard equipment content is increased with each trim package matched to the engine size.
It was launched on "The Connected Day" event along with the new Corolla Sport on 26 June 2018.[61]
T-Connect[edit]
The fifteenth generation Crown is one of the first Toyota models to be equipped with a DCM (Data Communication Module) system which then links with a Vehicle Control Network. By using this hardware, Toyota can provide various connected services to T-Connect[note 1] subscribers through its proprietary Mobility Service Platform (MSPF), an information infrastructure developed by the company for Connected Cars. Moving forward, Toyota aims to equip most new passenger vehicles in its domestic market with DCM.[62]
Beginning on August 1, 2018, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), with Toyota City, will start Japan's first verification testing for road maintenance inspections using vehicle data obtained from connected cars. The verification test will enable assessment of whether the degree of road deterioration index values computed from the car's behavior data and actual road conditions are consistent, and validate these findings on more typical regional roads. Toyota also aims to further advance its technology toward supporting administrative services that implement road maintenance and inspection work in Toyota City more accurately and appropriately.[63]
Functions of T-Connect[edit]
Vehicle data[edit]
- e-Care Driving Guidance- A remote operator is able to speak directly to the driver through the on-board microphone and speaker and it is able to review the vehicle data supplied by the DCM so that by the event of a technical failure, it can provide either trouble-shooting steps or advise the driver to bring their vehicle in to their usual or nearest service dealership.
- e-Care Health Check Report- The Toyota Smart Center monitors and examines the vehicle 24/7 and the customer's preferred dealer will then contact him or her to bring the vehicle in for service at the ideal timing interval. For instance, any vehicle's auxiliary battery's starting voltage gradually declines over time. With the data provided, an alarm will be shown at the dealership's operational platform and the dealership staff will contact the driver and recommend a battery change prior to the customer experiencing trouble when starting their vehicle. The message from the dealership is sent to the car's navigation unit and read aloud to the driver.
- HELPNET- In case it detects airbag deployment by an accident, a service operator will immediately review data sent by the DCM as well as an attempt to contact the customer to assess the situation. Depending on the customer's response, or lack thereof, the operator is able to alert fire or ambulance services. If emergency services consider that severe injury is likely, they can respond, possibly deploying a medical helicopter or such together with a doctor to provide emergency medical treatment. Full-scale implementation of the advanced automatic collision notification system (AACN) D-Call Net® is now underway at approximately 730 locations within Japan.[64]
To ensure that Toyota can hope to offer security and peace of mind to customers with the addition of these new vehicle data services and for a smooth operation, they will establish a "Connected Operation Kaizen Dojo" within its training center in Nisshin-city (Aichi Prefecture) and train dealership staff nationwide.
Insurance based on data of driver behavior[edit]
- Toyota Connected Car Insurance Plan by Aioi Nissei Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd.- Drivers will be assigned a safety score based on their driving data collected in the MSPF. They can use their smartphone to check their safe driving scores. The insurance premium will be updated every month based on the policy-holder's safe driving score and driving distance, and notifications sent to the customer through their smartphone. Insurance premium discounts may be up to 80% of usage-based insurance premiums and 9% of the entire premium.
Online service improvements[edit]
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Voice Recognition Service- A virtual agent can be recognized using the driver's or passenger's natural speech and then can set the destination for the navigation system, manage the audio system or even provide instructions to use the car's equipment. It can also recognize and understand complicated requests such as "Please search for Soba restaurants around here, preferably with a parking lot".
- My Car Account on the LINE app- The LINE App may also be used by customers with their vehicle, in which they can converse with the vehicle by registering it as a friend on the app. For example, if a LINE account holder inputs a destination in the chat function with the "My Car Account," the destination will be sent to the on-board navigation system. It can provide information such as idealistic time of departure, distance to empty, and fuel efficiency, based on the time and distance to destination.
- Hybrid Navigation- Thanks to the cloud and big data, the on-board navigation system will have access to the latest version of the program and map data at all times. It can use real-time map and traffic data to suggest the optimum route information to help drivers reach their destination, automatically switching between cloud and on-board computing for optimal route calculations and location searches.
Safety and driver assistance[edit]
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0[edit]
The fifteenth generation Crown is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 just like most Toyota models for 2018.[65] Some added or improved features include:
- (LTA) Lane Tracing Assist
- Radar Cruise Control (with all-speed vehicle following function)
- (PCS) Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (can detect bicyclists and even pedestrians at night)
- (AHB) Automatic High Beam
- (RSA) Road Sign Assist
- Advance car launch notification function
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