Celebrate 70 Years, Toyota Presents Two Variants Of Crown Z Special Edition In Japan

Toyota Crown Z "The Limited-Metal". (Doc. Car Watch)

Toyota officially launched two special editions of Crown Z in the Japanese market: "The 70th" and "The Limited-Matte Metal". Both models are available in two driving options, namely Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), making them a celebration of future style and technology.

Reporting from Japanese media Car Watch, Monday, May 26, the "The 70th" edition is priced at 7.55 million yen (approximately IDR 860.5 million) for the HEV variant, and 8.55 million yen (approximately IDR 974.5 million) for the FCEV. Meanwhile, "The Limited-Matte Metal" is offered at prices ranging from 8.1 million yen (approximately IDR 923.3 million) for HEV and reaches 9.1 million yen (approximately IDR 1.037 billion) for the FCEV variant.

With this premium price, what makes these two editions so special?

Crown Z The 70th: 70th Anniversary Full Of Style

This edition is designed as a tribute to Toyota Crown's 70-year journey. Present with the choice of two elegant exterior two-tone colors "Precious Metal & Precious White Pearl and Precious Metal & Precious Black Pearl", this model immediately emits exclusive nuances.

Luxury is increasingly emphasized by the use of 20-inch aluminum rims with a finishing black shot, as well as a special sticker bearing the The 70th' logo that only exists in this edition. The interior also gets a special touch, such as the Black Lustre color, a black fiber panel on the dashboard, the center console, and the trim door, as well as various elements with the The 70th emblem.

Crown Z The Limited-Matte Metal: Brave And Futuristic

As the name implies, this edition performed beautifully with Matte Metal color, combined with 20-inch blackhub spots. Toyota also embeds the TM Coat protective layer to keep the body's beauty durable.

The interior still carries the same concept as 'The 70th' with Black Lustre nuances and blackwood panels. The difference is, this edition is equipped with a The Limited-Metal' laser carving in exclusive instrument panels and key boxes' adding to the personal and premium impressions.

Engine Remains Reliable, No Changes

Although the appearance of the outside has changed drastically, the kitchen runways of these two models still rely on standard configurations. The HEV variant uses a fresh 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor, generating 241 hp of power, transmitted through the Multi Stage Hybrid 10-speed system.

While the FCEV version carries a 180-hp electric motor, supported by a 4.0 Ah lithium-ion battery, with a cruising capability of up to 820 km in full hydrogen tank condition.

These two special editions will begin to be marketed in Japan on June 2, 2025. Interestingly, Toyota also plans to present other special editions in the next Crown generation.