Toyota Crown generations & buyer's guide
16 Toyota Crown listings for sale →The Toyota Crown is Toyota's longest-running nameplate, produced continuously since 1955 and sold exclusively in the Japanese domestic market through most of its history. It serves as Toyota's flagship executive sedan for the JDM market, directly competing with the Nissan Cedric/Gloria and Mitsubishi Debonair. From the S30 (1955) through the S230 (2022–present), the Crown has covered 14 distinct chassis series. Import interest concentrates on the S130 through S210 generations, which offer JDM-only styling, V6 petrol or inline-six powertrains, and right-hand drive. The S170 (1999–2003) and S180 (2003–2008) are the most commonly exported; they clear the US 25-year rule from 2024 onward.
Common across all Crown generations
- ✓ JDM-exclusive nameplate throughout most of production history
- ✓ Rear-wheel drive through the S210 generation; S220 introduced hybrid AWD
- ✓ Executive sedan positioning in Japan's domestic market
- ✓ Available with 1JZ or 2JZ inline-six engines in S130–S170 generations
- ✓ Right-hand drive in all production runs
Generation timeline
S130 (GS/MS/JZS130; 1987–1991)
S140 (JZS141/LS141/GS141; 1991–1995)
S150 (JZS151/GS151; 1995–1999)
Engine references
Frequently asked questions
- Which Crown generation is most common to import?
- S170 (JZS171/173/175; 1999–2003) are the most commonly imported generations based on active listings on JDM Buy Sell.
- Are all Toyota Crown generations right-hand drive?
- All JDM-spec Toyota Crown variants were produced in right-hand drive throughout the model's production history in Japan. Importers should verify the specific vehicle's build sheet to confirm the original market specification.
- What engines are shared across Crown generations?
- Available with 1JZ or 2JZ inline-six engines in S130–S170 generations
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