Twelfth (S180 Model: 2003 to 2008)
Main article: Toyota Crown S180
Toyota Crown S180
2003 Toyota Crown
Manufacturer Toyota
Production Toyota City, Nagoya
Class Mid-size car, wagon
Body style(s) Sedan
Wagon
Platform S-series
Engine(s) 2.5L 4GR-FSE V6
3.0L 3GR-FSE V6
3.5L 2GR-FSE V6
4.3L 2UZ-FE V8
Transmission(s) 6 speed automatic
Wheelbase 2850 mm
Length 4840 mm
Width 1780 mm
Height 1470 mm
Related Toyota Aristo
The S180 model of the Crown was based on the Zero Crown concept car. The engine was changed to a V6 for the new Royal and Athlete models, while the Majesta used the V8 only, now in 4.3 litre form with 4WD optional. The new engines gave more performance while also giving better fuel economy.[2]
Compared with the previous model, this model was increased by 70 mm in the wheelbase and 15 mm in body width. These changes gave it the largest interior size among its contemporaries, more than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5-series.[2]
The S170 series Crown Estate was continued alongside the S180 sedans. It continued using the older inline 6-cylinder engines.