2025 Toyota Crown Signia AWD: The Brand’s All-New Lexus-Like Midsize Hybrid Crossover

Highlight: The Crown Signia has a total driving range of 551 miles.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $52,340 (Base MSRP): $45,285

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; a rear cross traffic alert system; and a tire pressure monitoring system; a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection; left turn oncoming vehicle detection/braking; lane tracing assist; and a tire repair kit

Standard Equipment (on test vehicle): 21-inch wheels; leather seats; power front seats with driver’s side mirror; heated and ventilated front seats; heated rear seats; 12-inch infotainment screen; wireless smart charging; digital rearview mirror; low profile roof rails; heated manual operated steering wheel; power operated handsfree liftgate; a dual zone ventilation system; an automatic dimming rearview mirror; and cargo area tonneau cover; and a radar activated cruise control system

Options: illuminated door sills; carpeted floor mats/cargo; panoramic view monitor; traffic jam assist; lane change assist; front cross traffic alert; front and rear parking assist with automatic braking; outter rear puddle lights and reverse exterior mirrors with tilt down feature; and wheel locks

Other Trim Levels:

Only two trims available

Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: an 11-speaker JBL AM/FM audio system with SiriusXM

Android/Apple CarPlay: Yes

Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard

USB Connectivity: Standard

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 3 years or 50,000 miles

Hybrid Powertrain Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles

Hybrid Battery Warranty: 10 years/150,000 miles

Engine/Horsepower (Test Vehicle): 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder hybrid engine/188-hp

Standard Fuel Mileage: 30-city/37-hwy (test model)

What’s New: The Crown Signia is a new addition to the Toyota portfolio.

Why:

A Lexus-like ride without paying the Lexus price

Available in two trims (eg. XLE and Limited)

A stylish exterior design

Hybrid with lots of miles per gallon

The 4-cylinder engine is appropriate in terms of power

Comfortable seating

Roomy cabin

Heated front and rear seats

Ventilated front seats

A co-pilot assist steering system

A high-level of safety driving aids

An available panoramic rood

21-inch wheels available

Loads of useful cargo space

Heated manual operated steering wheel

Power tailgate

Available to lock and unlock rear doors without using key

Power folding exterior mirror

A rear 360-degree camera

But:

Looks like a station wagon

No front wheel drive configuration available to help reduce the MSRP

No compact tire

Verdict: The Crown Signia, which is available in two trims, is all-new for the 2025 model. The Crown Signia is to the Toyota brand what an Acadia Denali would be the GMC brand.

Both models noted are the cream de la cream in terms of luxury for their respective brands, Toyota and GMC. Yet, both brands are just step away from being considered the pinnacle in luxury when compared to their siblings from Lexus or Cadillac.  What separates from crossover to the next stage of luxury are pricing, some exclusive luxury accoutrements and of course the basic new car warranty.

In essence, the all-new Toyota Crown Signia is the bridge between Toyota and Lexus. Unlike a typical Toyota, the Crown Signia, which looks more like a station wagon than a crossover, rides and drives more like an electrified Lexus as opposed to slower hybrid powertrain.

The electrified looking Crown Signia is spacious, offers comfortable seating and a wide array of upscale features that could easily qualify for a Lexus.

Moreover, while the premium crossover is powered by a hybrid powertrain, ours seemingly was peppier than what we’ve found in a number of Toyota’s cars and crossovers.

For buyers who aren’t quite ready to step up to a Lexus pricing, but yearns for a Lexus-like model, the Crown Signia is worth considering.

Competition: Acura RDX; GMC Acadia Denali; Mazda CX-70; and Lexus RX