@kiwicanukable The screen is the factory screen. The carplay/android auto is added by an integration module. It's available from many different suppliers on ebay and aliexpress.
I honestly couldn't go back from the 3.5L Hybrid. I own a GWS204, and it's the most effortless thing I've ever driven. So much power, so much torque from the EV assistance, and I'm averaging 6.5L/100km. It makes me smile every time I get to an onramp.
Great to hear you're enjoying it! It's actually rare to hear the GWS204 getting such good economy. Have you recently replaced the hybrid battery as this could explain it too? We generally see them between 8 to 12L/100km in mixed driving. I think each of these cars have a place and that's really up to the buyer. The modern look, feel and economy of the AWS210 series Crown is what convinced me that it honestly suits 90% of buyers (in Australia anyway). The Japanese markets vast uptake is something that speaks volumes as well. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
@@KrishneilGaribI have a gws204. Amazing daily. I’m getting about 8.5-9L per 100 in stop start traffic. I haven’t done a long highway trip yet as I only had the car for about 3 months.
I really liked the video! We went to Japan last year and I kinda fell in love with the newer ARS220 Crown. Have you been thinking of maybe upgrading to that model?
Glad you liked it! I will own a 220 series at some point, maybe a G Executive GWS224, but not just yet. I've been itching for some adventure/camping so maybe a 4wd for a little while before I return to the JDM cars.
Nice video. Just moved back to Japan after being away for a few years and am looking into crowns. Any additional specs on yours (suspension/wheels, etc)?
As mentioned in the video I have put BC Racing coilovers on, however it came with dealer optioned TRD lowering suspension originally and TRD sway bars/stabilisers. The wheels are Weds 709M 20x9.5+35 front and 20x9.5+30 rear. It is the best flush fitment with no need for any gaurd work. Tyres are 235/35/20 all around.
Always wanted a Crown especially this model era rather than from 2018 as I think the 2013-2017 simply looks better! Btw can I ask how much do you pay for insurance and who are you with?
Insurance in Australia was roughly $1350 a year with Shannon's. Insurance is something that's hard to compare because there are so many variables depending on who is taking it out, what cover they pick etc etc.
The fact that non hybrids sold only a tiny fraction of total crowns of this generation automatically makes them a super sought-after variant in coming years. Buy one now and see their prices doubled (as a minimum) in the next 5 years
Theres some validity to it holding its value, but I doubt it will increase in price with the general market trend on a decline. Its just not a unique or special enough car, or sought after enough to demand a doubling in price.
The cost of this vehicle was during a different market that was still coming down from the pandemic highs. It was roughly 2.5million Japanese Yen FOB (free on board price, which includes export readiness costs in Japan), plus shipping, customs fees, compliance and on road costs. In stock form cost price was roughly 35k AUD. Add on coilover and wheel cost. Prices now have dropped a fair bit thanks to a number of factors. Expect to pay closer to ~32k for a similar example Athlete G via Japan, or even cheaper for one that's already in Australia (thanks to our slowed used car market/cost of living expenses/recession fears) Prices are cheaper again for Athlete S or Royal Saloon variants.
Hey man, for a daily car it is absolutely all you need from a gearbox. Its not obtrusive with 'rev hang' like many others and quite seemless during driving. Is it a fun gearbox? Probably not, but does let you shift between virtual gears in manual mode. Wheel specs were 20x9.5+35 front and 20x9.5+30 rear. No scraping anywhere. Tyres were 235/35/20
Interesting take! Having owned both series, I personally couldn't see any difference in quality per se. Interior finish with materials used seems to be on par or better in the 210. Most of the touch points seemed to use a better more modern material. The only noticeable difference being the 210 do suffer from steering wheel leather peel after the pandemic era, where alcohol based hand sanitizers caused the material to deteriorate. The same wheel used in the 200 Landcruiser and 150 Prado also suffered the same fate. Exterior panel work and the chassis is the same as previous generations. I think the feature set was definitely compromised as you don't get as much standard gadgetry like rear seat controls in the Athlete, which to some could be seen as a drop in quality. I personally think it is still a Crown and the Crown name, quality and feel continued until the 220 series. The latest series is where I feel it is no longer the Crown we have known.
@@KrishneilGaribI agree with almost everything you mention here. I own a S210 Royal Saloon G with all the options minus a sun roof and it is a brilliant luxury sedan. Re the newest Crown range, while I personally only like the sedan, I think we need to remember that in the past the Crown has been a 2 door sports car, a ute, a cheap entry level sedan, a luxury sedan and now moving into the crossover space is really just the next logical step for toyota as the Crown range evolves (as it always has)
Hey man great video I have been looking at one of these for my partner she likes the look of them but I have some concerns with where I would stand if there was ever a issue with the hybrid battery as I’m looking at around a 2013 model. Do you have any thoughts on the above?
Hey cheers! The battery technology is the same as a Prius or Camry hybrid from the same era and are actually readily available anywhere those vehicles were sold. In Australia a full replacement battery pack costs roughly AUD $4000 installed from one of many suppliers around the country. This AWS210 series appears to not suffer from many hybrid battery pack issues like the previous generation (GWS204) - I imagine the Hybrid controller perhaps has a better design. There is an option to replace individual 'cells' as well within the battery pack, and usually only cost about AUD$80 per cell, however if one cell is dead usually the others will follow. It's a great platform and I think its about time more people get behind Toyota Hybrids. These are a great entry point.
@@KrishneilGarib thanks for the detailed feedback interesting to know I will have a look at some part numbers and cross reference I thought I looked before and the pack was specific to AWS210
@@smokeyhouseproductions As a part number the pack is specific because the shape of the outer shell is unique, but inside the cells are easily replaceable.
What a legend, amazing video mate. Loved it especially the cinematic were sickk. Btw I am in Victoria and planning on buying a crown. Should I get it from someone who has already imported it in Australia or should I directly get it from the Auction , what do you recommend. I am willing to get Athlete g with as many features I can grab. But I am abit confused. Your will be really appreciated. Cheers
@abdulrehmanawan1178 Hey mate glad you enjoyed it! The market in Australia has dipped quite a bit so you might actually get a good deal locally compared to importing. I would suggest being open to both options and seeing what is around locally first. This also lets you maybe test drive one and see if the overall car suits your needs. If you don't have luck locally, reach out to the likes of Iron Chef Imports who I have used a lot, or also Import Revolution who are down your way. While there are many examples in Japan, sometimes finding one with the right specs can take some time and the exchange rate fluctuations can impact overall cost. All the best! They're great cars and I wish there were more of them getting around locally!
You don't get the economy though. S210 4 cylinder Hybrid gets 17km/L or 5.5l/100km combined. The V6 hybrid is great and clearly more powerful, but not as cheap to run.
If you enjoyed this format of video, let me know and I'll make some more!
Your top screen is clean, where did you get this? Did you install yourself?
@kiwicanukable The screen is the factory screen. The carplay/android auto is added by an integration module. It's available from many different suppliers on ebay and aliexpress.
I honestly couldn't go back from the 3.5L Hybrid. I own a GWS204, and it's the most effortless thing I've ever driven. So much power, so much torque from the EV assistance, and I'm averaging 6.5L/100km. It makes me smile every time I get to an onramp.
Great to hear you're enjoying it! It's actually rare to hear the GWS204 getting such good economy. Have you recently replaced the hybrid battery as this could explain it too? We generally see them between 8 to 12L/100km in mixed driving.
I think each of these cars have a place and that's really up to the buyer. The modern look, feel and economy of the AWS210 series Crown is what convinced me that it honestly suits 90% of buyers (in Australia anyway).
The Japanese markets vast uptake is something that speaks volumes as well.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
@@KrishneilGarib I'm on the highway 90% of the time, so that probably helps lol
@@KrishneilGaribI have a gws204. Amazing daily. I’m getting about 8.5-9L per 100 in stop start traffic. I haven’t done a long highway trip yet as I only had the car for about 3 months.
Great video, i like the details about that particular crown in the future i might buy one
Very informative and beautiful camera work. Looking hard at the Majesta rn
I really liked the video! We went to Japan last year and I kinda fell in love with the newer ARS220 Crown. Have you been thinking of maybe upgrading to that model?
Glad you liked it! I will own a 220 series at some point, maybe a G Executive GWS224, but not just yet. I've been itching for some adventure/camping so maybe a 4wd for a little while before I return to the JDM cars.
@@KrishneilGarib Ah, fair enough! Keep filming, its always nice to watch!
Nice video. Just moved back to Japan after being away for a few years and am looking into crowns. Any additional specs on yours (suspension/wheels, etc)?
As mentioned in the video I have put BC Racing coilovers on, however it came with dealer optioned TRD lowering suspension originally and TRD sway bars/stabilisers.
The wheels are Weds 709M 20x9.5+35 front and 20x9.5+30 rear. It is the best flush fitment with no need for any gaurd work. Tyres are 235/35/20 all around.
Always wanted a Crown especially this model era rather than from 2018 as I think the 2013-2017 simply looks better! Btw can I ask how much do you pay for insurance and who are you with?
Insurance in Australia was roughly $1350 a year with Shannon's. Insurance is something that's hard to compare because there are so many variables depending on who is taking it out, what cover they pick etc etc.
The fact that non hybrids sold only a tiny fraction of total crowns of this generation automatically makes them a super sought-after variant in coming years. Buy one now and see their prices doubled (as a minimum) in the next 5 years
Theres some validity to it holding its value, but I doubt it will increase in price with the general market trend on a decline. Its just not a unique or special enough car, or sought after enough to demand a doubling in price.
Nice video. I was wondering how much it cost you or how much i should expect for something similar in Sydney?
The cost of this vehicle was during a different market that was still coming down from the pandemic highs.
It was roughly 2.5million Japanese Yen FOB (free on board price, which includes export readiness costs in Japan), plus shipping, customs fees, compliance and on road costs. In stock form cost price was roughly 35k AUD. Add on coilover and wheel cost.
Prices now have dropped a fair bit thanks to a number of factors. Expect to pay closer to ~32k for a similar example Athlete G via Japan, or even cheaper for one that's already in Australia (thanks to our slowed used car market/cost of living expenses/recession fears)
Prices are cheaper again for Athlete S or Royal Saloon variants.
Hey man hows cvt? Any fun? And what are the wheel specs? Looks mint
Hey man, for a daily car it is absolutely all you need from a gearbox. Its not obtrusive with 'rev hang' like many others and quite seemless during driving.
Is it a fun gearbox? Probably not, but does let you shift between virtual gears in manual mode.
Wheel specs were 20x9.5+35 front and 20x9.5+30 rear. No scraping anywhere.
Tyres were 235/35/20
Thanks man appreciate it
Thank for the video!
Where did you get the top screen from?
The screen itself is standard on most models. The Android auto/carplay module can be bought from Aliexpress.
A lot of Japanese people say the quality has been compromised in the 210 series and believe the 200 is the last true crown
Interesting take! Having owned both series, I personally couldn't see any difference in quality per se.
Interior finish with materials used seems to be on par or better in the 210. Most of the touch points seemed to use a better more modern material. The only noticeable difference being the 210 do suffer from steering wheel leather peel after the pandemic era, where alcohol based hand sanitizers caused the material to deteriorate. The same wheel used in the 200 Landcruiser and 150 Prado also suffered the same fate.
Exterior panel work and the chassis is the same as previous generations.
I think the feature set was definitely compromised as you don't get as much standard gadgetry like rear seat controls in the Athlete, which to some could be seen as a drop in quality.
I personally think it is still a Crown and the Crown name, quality and feel continued until the 220 series. The latest series is where I feel it is no longer the Crown we have known.
@@KrishneilGaribI agree with almost everything you mention here. I own a S210 Royal Saloon G with all the options minus a sun roof and it is a brilliant luxury sedan.
Re the newest Crown range, while I personally only like the sedan, I think we need to remember that in the past the Crown has been a 2 door sports car, a ute, a cheap entry level sedan, a luxury sedan and now moving into the crossover space is really just the next logical step for toyota as the Crown range evolves (as it always has)
It's clean am recreating it a mobile game
Hey man. What suspension do you have on? Coilovers? Which ones?
@@tekkenaustralia2427 hey mate, they are BC Racing BR-RS custom rate coilovers (14kg/10kg)
Thankyou. @@KrishneilGarib
Hey man great video I have been looking at one of these for my partner she likes the look of them but I have some concerns with where I would stand if there was ever a issue with the hybrid battery as I’m looking at around a 2013 model. Do you have any thoughts on the above?
Hey cheers! The battery technology is the same as a Prius or Camry hybrid from the same era and are actually readily available anywhere those vehicles were sold. In Australia a full replacement battery pack costs roughly AUD $4000 installed from one of many suppliers around the country. This AWS210 series appears to not suffer from many hybrid battery pack issues like the previous generation (GWS204) - I imagine the Hybrid controller perhaps has a better design.
There is an option to replace individual 'cells' as well within the battery pack, and usually only cost about AUD$80 per cell, however if one cell is dead usually the others will follow.
It's a great platform and I think its about time more people get behind Toyota Hybrids. These are a great entry point.
@@KrishneilGarib thanks for the detailed feedback interesting to know I will have a look at some part numbers and cross reference I thought I looked before and the pack was specific to AWS210
@@smokeyhouseproductions As a part number the pack is specific because the shape of the outer shell is unique, but inside the cells are easily replaceable.
What a legend, amazing video mate. Loved it especially the cinematic were sickk.
Btw I am in Victoria and planning on buying a crown.
Should I get it from someone who has already imported it in Australia or should I directly get it from the Auction , what do you recommend. I am willing to get Athlete g with as many features I can grab. But I am abit confused.
Your will be really appreciated. Cheers
@abdulrehmanawan1178 Hey mate glad you enjoyed it!
The market in Australia has dipped quite a bit so you might actually get a good deal locally compared to importing. I would suggest being open to both options and seeing what is around locally first. This also lets you maybe test drive one and see if the overall car suits your needs.
If you don't have luck locally, reach out to the likes of Iron Chef Imports who I have used a lot, or also Import Revolution who are down your way. While there are many examples in Japan, sometimes finding one with the right specs can take some time and the exchange rate fluctuations can impact overall cost.
All the best! They're great cars and I wish there were more of them getting around locally!
How did you put apple car play
@@kenmichigwan234 Apple carplay/android auto module is from Aliexpress. Lots of them available if you search 'AWS210 Carplay'
That's a sexy crown
4 cylinder is kind of lame should have been a v6
IMO the 204 is the better car because you still get the economy and the power of a3.5l v6.
You don't get the economy though. S210 4 cylinder Hybrid gets 17km/L or 5.5l/100km combined.
The V6 hybrid is great and clearly more powerful, but not as cheap to run.
Amazing cars