Toyota Crown Singapore

Toyota Crown in Singapore: Overview

1. The Era of Crown Taxis

• The Toyota Crown Comfort became a mainstay on Singapore roads as a dependable and roomy taxi model. Famous for its simplicity and comfort, it even garnered anecdotes from riders who fondly remember the scent of pandan left by drivers as air fresheners

• These taxis, known for their durability, achieved astounding mileage—one SMRT unit logged over two million kilometres, the equivalent of circumnavigating the globe more than 50 times

• However, by September 2014, Crown taxis were phased out. They couldn’t meet Singapore’s Euro IV diesel emission standards, and regulations limited taxi use to eight years . The final fleet was scrapped, marking the end of a remarkable era 

• Even years later, spotting one made headlines. In 2018, one of the last remaining Crown taxis was seen casually parked in Simei—an unusual sight that sparked nostalgia

• From a Reddit reminiscence:

  “In 1997, Toyota’s Crown Comfort was bought as taxis for Hong Kong and Singapore… had been serving till 2014.” 

2. Sedan Legacy & Market Evolution

• Prior to being discontinued in Singapore around 2011, the Crown was also sold as a luxury sedan by Borneo Motors. Once seen as a high-tech, reliable executive car, its appeal waned as German luxury rivals gained prominence

• Factors like feature reduction to reduce costs and shifting consumer preferences affected its competitiveness, ultimately leading to its withdrawal from the market

3. The New Toyota Crown: Reimagined

• Recently, Toyota has revitalized the Crown nameplate globally with a new generation offering four variants: Crossover, Sport, Sedan, and Estate

• The Crown Crossover is already available in Singapore—listed as a 2.5G hybrid priced around S$255,800, offering up to 23.8 km/L fuel efficiency, 231 bhp, and modern safety features like Toyota Safety Sense 

• In addition, there are estimates for various Crown models in Singapore:

  • 2023 Sedan: approx S$69,800 

  • 2024 Sedan: approx S$71,200 

  • 2025 Limited AWD: between S$65,919 – S$69,979

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