2027 Crown Model Review in Myrtle Beach
Get to Know the 2027 Toyota Crown at Sparks Toyota
The 2027 Toyota Crown blends sedan comfort, standard all-wheel drive, and two distinct hybrid powertrains into one upscale package. At Sparks Toyota in Myrtle Beach, SC, shoppers can choose between the efficient HYBRID system in the XLE, Limited, and Nightshade or the more powerful HYBRID MAX system in the Platinum. The result is a lineup that works equally well for daily commuting, highway travel, and drivers who want stronger acceleration without giving up the refinement expected from a premium midsize sedan.
Trim Levels and Exterior Colors
The 2027 Toyota Crown is available in four trims:
- XLE
- Limited
- Nightshade
- Platinum
Interior Comfort and Space
The Crown seats five passengers and gives both rows generous room for longer drives. Front legroom measures 42.1 inches, while rear passengers receive 38.9 inches. Headroom measures 38.2 inches in front and 37.5 inches in back.
Interior highlights include:
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated power tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- 60/40 split fold-down rear seats
XLE models use leather-trimmed front seats with an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, lumbar support, and an eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat. Limited, Nightshade, and Platinum add driver memory. All trims include seatback pockets, a leather-trimmed shift knob, auto up/down power windows, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, and a covered center console with armrest and storage.
Additional comfort features include rear-seat vents, dual extendable sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, front and rear reading lights, a cargo-area light, two front and two rear cupholders, two front-door bottle holders, one rear bottle holder, a rear center armrest, and adjustable rear headrests.
The cabin measures 57.1 inches across at the front shoulders and 55.1 inches in the rear. Front hip room is 55.2 inches, while rear hip room measures 53.1 inches. Cargo space behind the second row measures 15.2 cubic feet.
Exterior Design
The 2027 Crown combines a high-riding sedan profile with distinctive trim-specific styling. Every model includes acoustic noise-reducing glass, LED lighting, and heated power-folding outside mirrors with turn signals, blind-spot indicators, and puddle lights.
Exterior highlights include:
- 19-inch or 21-inch alloy wheels
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED taillights and stop lights
- Panoramic fixed-glass roof on select trims
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers on Limited, Nightshade, and Platinum
The XLE rides on 19-inch multi-spoke machined-finish two-tone alloy wheels. Limited models use 21-inch dark metallic alloy wheels, Nightshade receives 21-inch matte-black wheels, and Platinum adds 21-inch machined-finish alloy wheels with black accents.
Limited, Nightshade, and Platinum use quad-LED projector headlights, while the XLE uses bi-LED projector headlights. Nightshade models add black door handles and black badging. Platinum stands apart with an available bi-tone exterior and a hands-free power trunk with kick sensor.
Exterior paint choices include:
- Storm Cloud
- Bronze Age
- Inked
- Oxygen White
- Finish Line Red
- Heavy Metal
Platinum models also offer Finish Line Red with Black bi-tone, Oxygen White with Black bi-tone, Heavy Metal with Black bi-tone, and Bronze Age with Black bi-tone. Nightshade availability is more limited, with Storm Cloud and Inked among its available finishes.
Performance and Capability
The XLE, Limited, and Nightshade use Toyota's 2.5-liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder HYBRID system. It produces 236 net combined horsepower and pairs with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission.
The Platinum uses HYBRID MAX, which combines a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a Direct Shift six-speed automatic transmission. Output rises to 340 net combined horsepower and 400.4 lb-ft of net combined torque.
Performance highlights include:
- 236 horsepower from the HYBRID system
- 340 horsepower from HYBRID MAX
- 400.4 lb-ft of torque in Platinum
- Standard all-wheel drive
- Up to 5.7-second manufacturer-estimated zero-to-60 mph time
XLE, Limited, and Nightshade use Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, while Platinum uses Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel Drive. A nickel-metal hydride battery supports both systems.
All trims use an independent MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. Electric Power Steering, four-wheel disc brakes, ABS, an Electronic Parking Brake, and Brake Hold are standard. Turning diameter measures 38 feet on XLE, Limited, and Nightshade and 35.4 feet on Platinum.
Manufacturer estimates reach 42 mpg city, 38 mpg highway, and 40 mpg combined on XLE, Limited, and Nightshade. Platinum achieves Manufacturer estimates of 29 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined.
Technology Features
The Crown places a strong emphasis on connected technology and easy-to-read displays. Every trim includes a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with selectable gauges, while the Platinum adds a 10-inch Head-Up Display.
Technology highlights include:
- 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia
- Wireless Apple CarPlay®
- Wireless Android Auto™
- Qi-compatible wireless charging
- Five USB-C charging ports
XLE includes a six-speaker audio system. Limited, Nightshade, and Platinum use the 12.3-inch multimedia interface and add their own trim-specific equipment. SiriusXM® trial service is included across the lineup.
Connected services include Wi-Fi Connect with AT&T hotspot capability and Integrated Streaming, Remote Connect through the Toyota app, Service Connect, Drive Connect with Cloud Navigation, Google Points of Interest, Intelligent Assistant with "Hey, Toyota," Destination Assist, and Safety Connect®. Digital Key capability is standard on Limited and Platinum, while Smart Key System with Push Button Start is included across the lineup.
Safety Features
Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 is standard on every 2027 Crown. It includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Automatic High Beams, Road Sign Assist, and Proactive Driving Assist.
Safety highlights include:
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Safe Exit Alert
- Eight airbags
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
- Star Safety System™
Limited and Platinum add Lane Change Assist, Front Cross-Traffic Alert, and Traffic Jam Assist. Limited, Nightshade, and Platinum include Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking. Platinum also adds Advanced Park.
Additional protection includes front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones, side-impact door beams, an energy-absorbing collapsible steering column, three-point seatbelts for every seating position, LATCH child-seat anchors, Whiplash-Injury-Lessening front seats, Rear-Seat Reminder, Hill Start Assist Control, Vehicle Proximity Notification System, collision sensors that deactivate the high-voltage battery, and an anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer.
Discover the 2027 Toyota Crown at Sparks Toyota
The 2027 Toyota Crown gives Myrtle Beach drivers two distinct personalities in one lineup. XLE, Limited, and Nightshade emphasize efficiency and refinement, while Platinum adds substantially more power, full-time all-wheel drive, and premium features.
Visit Sparks Toyota in Myrtle Beach, SC, to compare all four trims, explore available colors and technology, and test drive the 2027 Toyota Crown.
Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.
* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.
** Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program (NHTSA.gov)