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Old May 22, 2024 | 09:24 AM
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There's one in my neighborhood and it's damaged my retina. I cannot unsee it. It's got to be one of the ugliest vehicles (some weird Frankenstein of a car/CUV/SUV) I've ever seen. And to top it off, the two tone paint makes it even more ugly
Eh, that's the only thing I like about it. Especially the red with the black hood. But you know what they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder
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Old May 22, 2024 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
Eh, that's the only thing I like about it. Especially the red with the black hood. But you know what they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Maybe red/Black is not bad. The one near me is brown and black . But I can't get past the looks of the vehicle much less the paint
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
Saw my first, ever new Toyota Crown PHEV since they were released



I tried to get a pic of the side view, which looks really weird. It looks like it was raised up high, and placed on giant wheels. Not a great looking car, IMO of course. Which is probably why I've never seen any until today. The two tone paint (black hood) did look good, Toyota is a master at two tone
If I’m not mistaken they aren’t plug ins. Just a hybrid. If it had a black hood, it’s probably a platinum trim level which has the same powertrain found in the Lexus TX 500h/RX 500H/Grand Highlander iforce max (2.4L turbo hybrid)
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Old May 22, 2024 | 12:35 PM
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If I’m not mistaken they aren’t plug ins. Just a hybrid. If it had a black hood, it’s probably a platinum trim level which has the same powertrain found in the Lexus TX 500h/RX 500H/Grand Highlander iforce max (2.4L turbo hybrid)
No, this is a PHEV. Photo is blurry, but trust me, it says: PHEV AWD


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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
No, this is a PHEV. Photo is blurry, but trust me, it says: PHEV AWD

According to Toyota website they don’t make a PHEV Crown. My dentist drives one.

https://www.toyota.com/configurator/...3-33c6a4627bbd

Google Crown PHEV and it came back Crown Sport PHEV and not available in US

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Old May 22, 2024 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
According to Toyota website they don’t make a PHEV Crown. My dentist drives one.

https://www.toyota.com/configurator/...3-33c6a4627bbd
OK, well I can't argue with that! I maybe need to change my glasses 🤣
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
OK, well I can't argue with that! I maybe need to change my glasses 🤣
🤣🤣 I think it’s an pic/emblem of an earth if I’m not mistaken
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🤣🤣 I think it’s an pic/emblem of an earth if I’m not mistaken
Yeah, you're right


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That tailight alignment is clearly off.
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Old May 22, 2024 | 08:26 PM
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saw a really nice red model s tonight (must be newer because it had dark trim not chrome).


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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
saw a really nice red model s tonight (must be newer because it had dark trim not chrome).

Yes it's the refreshed version - the tail lights are the newer design and the wheels are clearly wider as they come right out to the edge of the car.
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what i know is it looked GREAT (wish i had a better pic) and the red was a really good shade/finish.
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If it’s the new metallic red it’s a GREAT red
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Old May 23, 2024 | 08:46 AM
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I also saw a new one in the same red this morning. They look really awesome
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
what i know is it looked GREAT (wish i had a better pic) and the red was a really good shade/finish.
It's called "Ultra Red" and apparently it's 10 coats or something to that effect. $3.3k CAD extra



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