2027 Toyota Crown
Nightshade AWD
What the Nightshade adds over the XLE
| Spec | XLE | Nightshade |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3980 lbs | 4013 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3980 lbs | 4013 lbs |
| Tire size | 225/55R19 | 225/45R21 |
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 21 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 21-in. 10-spoke wheels with matte-black finish, Black badging, Black outside door handles with front door touch-sensor lock/unlock feature, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking, Leather-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support; memory function; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, Panoramic fixed-glass roof with power sunshade, Quad-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto on/off, Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 327.7 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 317.5 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.2 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Toyota Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 60 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in |
| Overall height | 60.6 in |
| Overall length | 196.1 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2487 cc |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 184 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 42 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 40 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.1 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38.9 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.1 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack parallel-type |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/45R21 |
Transmission
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4013 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4013 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5020 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 21 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety26 std · 0 opt
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Backup camera with dynamic gridlines
- Safe Exit Alert
- 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor on all passenger seatbelts
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage battery
- Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats
- Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, and front and rear curtain shield airbags
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
- Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking
- Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
- Hill Start Assist Control
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats
- Rear-Seat Reminder
- Side-impact door beams
- Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology®
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Automatic High Beams
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Lane Tracing Assist
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Proactive Drive Assist
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 — Road Sign Assist
- Vehicle Proximity Notification System
- Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert
Infotainment9 std · 0 opt
- Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent.
- 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription.
- Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist
- Five USB-C charge ports — two front/two rear/one in console
- Heated, leather-trimmed power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters with audio, infotainment and driver-assist controls
- Qi-compatible wireless charging with full-charge indicator light
- Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch
- Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator
- Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports
Convenience3 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key System on all doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic functions and remote illuminated entry
- One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet [12v] in front console
- Power window with auto up/down and jam protection
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter, and rear-seat vents
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with adjustable headrest, and center armrest with cup holders
- 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Leather-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Leather-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support; memory function; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
Interior9 std · 0 opt
- Heated, leather-trimmed power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters with audio, infotainment and driver-assist controls
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver
- 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with selectable gauges
- Covered center console, armrest and storage
- Front and rear seat reading lights and cargo area light
- Leather-trimmed shift knob
- Overhead console with maplights and Safety Connect® button
- Two front and two rear cup holders; two front-door and one rear bottle holder
- Dual extendable sun visors and illuminated vanity mirrors
Exterior13 std · 0 opt
- 21-in. 10-spoke wheels with matte-black finish
- Acoustic noise-reducing windshield and driver and front passenger side windows
- Black badging
- Black outside door handles with front door touch-sensor lock/unlock feature
- Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, puddle lights and power-folding feature
- High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED taillights and stop lights
- Panoramic fixed-glass roof with power sunshade
- Quad-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto on/off
- Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Rear window defogger
- Spare Tire/Wheel
Powertrain2 std · 0 opt
- Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive
- Brake Hold function
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 Crown. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Nightshade
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2027 Toyota Crown Nightshade add over the XLE?
Against the XLE, 8 features become standard that the XLE does not and 4 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.