Marko Hanželic
Toyota is on Japan presented the PHEV version of the model Crown Sport, which joins the existing self-charging battery hybrid vehicle with more power, a sportier chassis setup and zero-emission range. The first PHEV model in the Crown series is also the sportiest and most expensive to date, because it costs a lot ¥1.750.000 (US$12.090) more than a normal hybrid.
The electrified powertrain combines the conventional 2,5-liter gasoline engine with natural charging with two electric motors and a lithium-ion battery. The total output of the PHEV engine is 225 kW (306 hp) compared to 172 kW (234 hp) of the HEV engine, and both have electric four-wheel drive E-Four.
Poleg tega PHEV battery with a higher capacity, which is installed under the floor, it allows an emission-free range of up to 90 km between charges. Toyota says the model has a range with a full tank of gas and a fully charged battery more than 1.200 kilometers. A full charge from a standard socket will take 5,5 hours, and with the fast charger the battery will be charged to 80% in 38 minutes.
A Japanese car manufacturer is advertising the sporty character of the electrified SUV, which the PHEV version further highlights. Toyota engineers have added additional reinforcements to the floor for greater rigidity and adjusted the setting of the shock absorbers in the adaptive variable suspension system. In addition, 20-inch ventilated discs with six-piston brake calipers provide enough stopping power for the extra weight. Note that yes The PHEV weighs 2.030 kg compared to the HEV's 1.810kg, but the extra power makes for better performance. To refresh: 4.720 mm long Crown Sport it is based on the TNGA platform, like the rest of the Crown-branded models.
Among other benefits it provides PHEV powertrain, are also "My Room Mode", which allows passengers to use the air conditioning and audio system while charging, and the external power function with power of 1.500 W, which can power devices or even an entire household during power outages or other emergencies.
Visually Toyota Crown Sport PHEV RS it differs from its competitors by the different design of the 21-inch rims, which are designed in black, red brake calipers and the PHEV label. The interior features a combination of black and red upholstery, while sports seats and red rear seat belts add a sporty touch.
Toyota Crown Sport PHEV can already be ordered in Japan, and the price for the flagship RS version is ¥7.650.000 (US$52.920). So it is significantly more expensive than the model Crown Sport HEV, whose price is ¥5.900.000 (US$40.814), although this one is in slightly more modest Z equipment.
