Toyota Crown Majesta

Toyota Crown Majesta
This article incorporates information from the equivalent article on the Japanese Wikipedia.
Toyota Crown Majesta
Toyota Crown Majesta
Production 1991-current
Predecessor Toyota Crown Royal Saloon G (1989)
Body style 4-door Sedan

The Toyota Crown Majesta (Japanese: Toyota Crown Majesta) is a full-size premium luxury automobile, similar to the Jaguar XJ, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8, Volkswagen Phaeton, Maserati Quattroporte and BMW 7 series. The Toyota Crown Majesta shares a stretched variant of the UZS platform series from the smaller Toyota Crown and Lexus GS/Toyota Aristo, however, it is not just a upper trim level of the Crown sedan, the Majesta is a separate car with unique styling and interior treatment. The Crown Majesta was introduced as a more substantial alternative to the smaller Toyota Crown. The Crown Majesta was developed for the Japanese Domestic Market, as a more modern alternative to the traditional Toyota Century in 1989 but it has recently been released in other countries in Asia, such as China. The Toyota Crown Majesta is very well equipped when compared to its other rivals such as the BMW 7 series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and in Asia, the Nissan Fuga and Hyundai Equus its traditional competitor. Following the discontinuation of the Toyota Celsior in Japan, the Toyota Crown Majesta is Toyota's flagship mainstream car, with a higher price than all models except the Toyota Century.

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First generation series S140

First Generation
Crown Majesta S140
Production 1991-1995
Body style 4-door hardtop
Layout 4WD, FR
Engine 3.0 L 2JZ-GE I6
4.0 L 1UZ-FE V8
Transmission 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase 2,780 mm (9.1 ft)
Length 4,900 mm (16.1 ft)
Width 1,800 mm (5.9 ft)
Height 1,420 mm (4.7 ft)
Curb weight 1,670 kg (3,681.7 lb)

The first Toyota Crown Majesta was introduced in Japan as a 4-door hardtop October 1991. It looked very similar to its smaller sibling, the Toyota Crown and to the larger Toyota Celsior which was a sedan that appeared in 1989. At first the Toyota Crown Majesta was a trim level variant of the Toyota Crown series, called the Crown Royal Saloon G. The Majesta was an ultra-luxurious variant of the Toyota Crown and was slightly wider and heavier, but had 2 large engine choices. the 3.0 L 2JZ-GE engine borrowed from the Toyota Aristo, Toyota Supra and Toyota Soarer which produced 226 bhp (169 kW; 229 PS). The second engine offered was the 4.0L 1UZ-FE shared with the Celsior. This engine was remarkably quiet and smooth and suited the Crown Majesta's comfortable and luxurious status. The 4.0 L engine had 256 bhp (191 kW; 260 PS). In 1992, four wheel steering was offered in compliance with the four wheel drive system, called 4WDi-Four. This boosted the cars handling and gave it increased traction and grip in wet and icy conditions. The Toyota Crown Majesta was very advanced for this time. It had options of a GPS navigation system, electric power steering, four wheel steering, and a Head-up display that projected key information on the inside windshield surface, above the instrument cluster. Prices for the Crown Majesta started at USD $32,100 for the lowest spec 3.0A model and rose to USD $51,000 for the V8 with four wheel steering. There was also an option for electric front and rear seats and heated front and rear seats. The Crown Majesta was the first Toyota to be equipped with Vehicle Stability Control


Second generation series S150

Second Generation
Crown Majesta S150
Toyota Crown Majesta S150 rear.jpg
Production 1995-1999
Body style 4-door hardtop
Layout 4WD, FR
Engine 3.0 L 2JZ-GE I6
4.0 L 1UZ-FE V8
Transmission 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase 2,780 mm (9.1 ft)
Length 4,900 mm (16.1 ft)
Width 1,795 mm (5.9 ft)
Height 1,430 mm (4.7 ft)
Curb weight 1,670 kg (3,681.7 lb)

The Crown Majesta was remodeled and released September 1995. Enhancements were made to the tail lamps with a vertical appearance to provide a distinguished difference from the Toyota Crown which uses a horizontal tail light design, similar to the Lexus LS made during this era. Some of the styling details to include the shape of the dashboard and the treatment of the rear window, tail lights and trunk lid are reminiscent of the 2000-05 Cadillac Deville of the same time period. The straight 6 engine is no longer offered. The V8 horsepower rating is improved to 265 PS (195 kW; 261 bhp) . Due to a softening economy in Japan, the equipment offered was simplified due to cost cutting efforts.

In August 1997, the front grille was restyled and HID headlights were introduced. VVT-i technology was offered on the V8, improving the horsepower to 280 PS (206 kW; 276 bhp), attached to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Four wheel steering was also no longer offered.

1995 9 full model change be the first. The vertical tail lamps from this model, so that style is inherited from Crown Majesta symbolizing the crown width tail lamp, taillight alignment and relationship touring ride Crown Majesta and later traditions, and the Crown the critical difference. But if the first two generations had been raised and that she looked like some Cadillac 1UZ-FE to improve 265ps.

To shed off the image of the first round of aristo vest, change the design of the square base of the Japanese luxury car sounding like a traditional crown. In addition, the system will change the two tone bright and dark color from the base, and an upmarket image change.

Major simplification of the interior of the equipment compared to that first appeared in the post-bubble [1]

1997 March 8 minor change makers and the adoption of the option and change the front grille discharge headlamp EMV-wide by 7 inches. 1UZ-FE VVT-i is the And SA, 280ps powers. 4L 2WD vehicle a 5-speed AT.


Third generation series S170

Third Generation
Crown Majesta S170
Toyota Crown Majesta S170 rear.jpg
Production 1999-2004
Body style 4-door hardtop
Layout 4WD, FR
Engine 3.0 L 2JZ-GE I6
4.0 L 1UZ-FE V8
Transmission 4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
Wheelbase 2,800 mm (9.2 ft)
Length 4,900 mm (16.1 ft)
Width 1,795 mm (5.9 ft)
Height 1,465 mm (4.8 ft)
Curb weight 1,670 kg (3,681.7 lb)

This version received a complete redesign, with a body style change from a 4 door hardtop to a sedan, and was influenced by the success of the Lexus LS in its appearance. The conservative appearance continues, including vertical tail lights. The Crown Majesta continues as a limousine rental and official company car for senior level management. Two tone paint treatment is introduced.

DVD based GPS navigation was introduced as well as a foot rest for the rear seat passenger opposite from the driver. This was achieved by enabling part of the seat cushion of the front passenger seat back to tilt rearward towards the rear seat passenger.

The vertical tail lamps were made wider.

The 4000cc engine model type 1UZ-FE DOHC V-8 cylinder engine remains rated at a claimed 280 horsepower, due to an agreement between Japanese auto manufacturers. The trend towards large diameter wheels with low profile tires was ignored in favor of a good ride and better handling outside flat race tracks.

The Crown erect reach vision navi-computer of the traditional CD and DVD format was changed. The latter type are also special features such as the Ottoman mechanism is designed to ensure the best possible ride in the rear seat than the driver and passenger seat.


Fourth generation series S180

Fourth Generation
Crown Majesta S180
2004 Toyota Crown Majesta side & rear view
Production 2004-2009
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout 4WD, FR
Engine 4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase 2,850 mm (9.4 ft)
Length 4,975 mm (16.3 ft)
Width 1,795 mm (5.9 ft)
Height 1,475 mm (4.8 ft)
Curb weight 1,780 kg (3,924.2 lb)

The Crown Majesta receives a complete redesign and was introduced July 6, 2004. In August 2006, the Toyota Celsior was no longer offered in Japan, due to the introduction of the Lexus brand. The Crown Majesta partially replaced the Celsior, despite objections from Japanese customers. The engine is upgraded to the 3UZ-FE, shared with the USA-spec Lexus LS. The transmission is upgraded to a 6-speed and 4WDi-Four returns to the upper level model. Enhancements are made to the interior and the special equipment offered continues, including rear view camera and parking assist technology. A supercharger is offered with the 6-speed transmission, allowing the engine to produce 340 bhp (254 kW; 345 PS), as well as air suspension. Prices are generally quoted around USD $69,400 for the Crown Majesta AWD.

For model year 2006, G-BOOK was added to the list of standard features.

July 2004 full model change 6. Dynamic & Sedan Majestic "made the concept of the new platform. "ZERO CROWN" facelift as well as bold as his crown in the past has been the most aggressive and stylish design, vertical taillights were inherited. All the front and "Emblem Crown" will be abolished, "the Toyota emblem" was.

previous generation series 6-cylinder engine is a 3000cc engine and a common Soarer Celsior and 3UZ-FE-DOHC4292cc-cylinder and V-8 only. Transmission, 6-speed second pattern shift mechanism(Super intelligent 6-speed automatic <6 Super ECT>) only. Specification grade 4WD i-Four together, C and type A and type are only three grades. Also, to lower the target age group,naught Camry is a luxurious two-tone settings, and settings that emphasize the sporty one color only. Silver-white base color is white. back guide monitor and in car navigation and ETC complete car as standard, night, the Intelligent AFS, pre crash setting system are also equipped with advanced safety features such as rear curtain airbag seat. Or using natural wood, are built using a high-class interior and a special sound-deadening material.

July 3, 2006 minor change. The history of the first two generations, changed the bar from vertical to horizontal frame front grille. Navigation is at the same time change the type HDD, CD deck can record while listening to "Sound Library" feature. Celsior is the end of June 2006 at Monday, September 19 that year to move to the Lexus from the "LS" to be released as, TOYOTA The Toyota Century is higher except as chauffer door IBUNKA best brand and model was. electro machine vision logo of the car, before minor change "MAJESTA" is only. With minor changes, from TOYOTA model entertaining showing "supercharger Crown Majesta " is released. 340 horsepower and a few tunes and the people, air suspension, 6 speed transmission, muffler, which was designed specifically for the other stabilizers. Only with the emblem of what is necessary to differentiate. Tune-up because they are significantly and can not get the treatment of tax reduction would bring inspection.


Fifth generation series S200

Fifth Generation
2009 Toyota Crown-Majesta 01.jpg
2009 Toyota Crown-Majesta 02.jpg
Production 2009
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout 4WD, FR
Engine 4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8 (4WD only)
4.6 L 1UR-FSE V8
Transmission 6-speed automatic
8-speed automatic (AA80E)
Wheelbase 2,925 mm (9.6 ft)
Length 4,995 mm (16.4 ft)
Width 1,810 mm (5.9 ft)
Height 1,475 mm (4.8 ft)
Curb weight 1,820 kg (4,012.4 lb)

2009 March 26, full model change about five years. The whole "sum" incorporate the tastes of the design strength of the current generation CAMRY somewhat subdued compared to the extrusion body style. The local news reports, the "crown" off the naming of "MAJESTA" but the vehicle was reported to be independent, even after the remodel, "MAJESTA Crown" and the name of the Crown inherited. Traffic along the length of the period not exceeding 5m Japan 4995mm, width 1810mm and where body size was expanded, the Lexus LS is also characterized by small size. This vehicle is sold in China and as such, the steering wheel is on the left side.

Lexus GS and LS engine is mounted to the 1UR-FSE engine is used, 4WD models of the "i-Four" because of the space in the engine room for engine center differential the 1UR Because of the fit, the power train previous generation (4.3L the 3UZ-FE +6 AT) are still employed.

The previous generation caryover from the chassis and suspension, all power to resist the new engine we have the most mature. Used in all grades and the electronically controlled air suspension, with the ability to change the damping force damper based on the navigation map information. Also, like the Lexus GS and brake, mono-block type of the first to adopt the four front disc brakes and large diameter carbon pads. Tire size and previous generation Lexus GS350 (standard version) is like 17 inches, with the better performance of the 235 engine and suspension are upgraded to the size.

The grade system was changed. A type of basic grades, based on "Integrated control of active steering" and "VGRS (variable steering gear ratio)" and dumped in the direction of the running in all grades with only the "L Package" (all grades wheel only one, to design only), and intermediate grades in the grade from the highest grade of the former "C type", as the best grade and "G type" was established. G-BOOK is a part of the satellite navigation features. And G to focus on the seat of the type of residence, as a response to demand MAJESTA Crown chauffer driven the rear center console and installed a large four-seater best grade "F Package" is set as [※ Incidentally Grade: C and G type is a type can be determined from the exterior, the color of the top of the window shade (C below the green type, G type only dark blue) can be determined by difference. --

And "G type" is now also a technique of detecting the front of the world's first diagonal "anterolateral Pre-crash Safety System", to protect the occupant of the seat in front seat position a seat after the crash, "pre - crash seat back "," F package "to prevent collisions between the occupant of the seat after seat in the center of the airbag after" after the seat airbags Center "was built.

Mark X and Lexus LS, 13 Like the crown of his improvements in the Rear View and stylish design that combines the muffler and rear bumper

The Crown is also manufactured by the Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co. Ltd. in Tianjin, China but is badged as "Crown Royal Saloon". Three petrol engines are available: the 2.5 L 4GR, the 3.0 L 3GR and the 4.3 L 3UZ.

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