# Toyota Crown 2027 hybrid sedan launch > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/toyota-crown-2027-hybrid-sedan-launch > Updated: 2026-07-27T04:39:36.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. Toyota introduced the 2027 Crown as its flagship hybrid sedan for the North American market, featuring the new fifth‑generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5). The model combines a 2.5‑L gasoline engine with front‑and‑rear electric motors and standard all‑wheel drive on most trims, while the top‑of‑the‑range Platinum retains a 2.4‑L turbo‑charged Hybrid MAX unit delivering 340 hp. Interior upgrades include dual 12.3‑inch digital displays, a 10‑inch head‑up display, digital key and a 360‑degree camera system. Exterior revisions add a reshaped rear bumper, black‑roof accents and new paint options such as Oxygen White, Heavy Metal and Finish Line Red, with “Inked” black paint available on the Platinum trim. Pricing in the United States starts around $41,600–$42,800, roughly $200 higher than the previous model, and the Crown is positioned between traditional sedans and SUVs. In Japan the Crown continues to be sold as a luxury four‑door offering both hybrid and fuel‑cell variants, priced between ¥7.3 million and ¥8.5 million. Toyota projects fuel consumption of about 5.9 L/100 km for the hybrid versions, underscoring the company’s broader strategy to expand hybrid offerings across its global lineup. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-27: Toyota launches 2027 Crown sedan with new hybrid system Toyota introduced the 2027 Crown sedan with a new THS 5 hybrid system, refreshed styling and US pricing starting around $42,000, emphasizing higher seating and hybrid efficiency. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toyota-launches-2027-crown-sedan-with-new-hybrid-system ### 2026-07-23: Toyota Crown 2027 unveiled with fifth‑gen hybrid system and higher prices Toyota unveiled the 2027 Crown in the US with a fifth‑gen hybrid system, new tech, and modest price hikes; Japan's flagship Crown Sedan also gets refreshed hybrid and fuel‑cell options. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toyota-launches-2027-crown-sedan-in-us-with-new-hybrid-system-and-higher-pricing --- Cite as: Toyota Crown 2027 hybrid sedan launch. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/toyota-crown-2027-hybrid-sedan-launch