Toyota Crown

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The Crown Athlete is an excellent car to drive — the steering is well-weighted, and allows you to feel the road and what the car is doing. The ride is firm, but not so much that it is uncomfortable on bumpy roads. What is very impressive is how quiet the car and the 2.5-litre six-cylinder engine are. At idle, the Crown is almost silent – you’ll only really hear the engine under heavy acceleration. The 2.5-litre engine produces 149kW and 243Nm of torque, more than enough for day-to-day driving. There are larger 3-litre and 3.5-litre engines available, which would be nice to have, but not necessary. he five-speed automatic transmission is excellent, and features power and ice modes. The power mode causes the engine to rev higher before shifting for better performance, where the ice mode will shift sooner for better grip in slippery conditions. There is also a switch that can adjust the suspension to be firmer for sportier handling.