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Toyota unveils redesigned JDM Crown Majesta flagship

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The new Majesta is powered by a 4.6L V8 engine matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission

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In most markets, the best Toyota sedan you could buy would be a Camry or Avalon but in Japan (and a few other select markets) you could step into one of several luxury flagship saloons based around Toyota’s Crown platform. The Crown is sold in a variety of models including a hybrid version and the top-end Century and Majesta, and in its home market it’s held in a similar league to cars like the Mercedes Benz S-Class and BMW 7-series – at least in terms of technology.

Toyota has launched a redesigned Majesta today, the first iteration of the car and the safest and most comfortable yet. The new Majesta is powered by a 4.6L V8 engine, which sends drive to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. An AWD version is also available but is only offered with a six-speed auto.

Key changes to the outgoing model is an additional 75mm in the wheelbase, as well as a bevy of safety features including Toyota’s latest Front-side Pre-crash safety system, Pre-crash seatbacks and a rear-seat center airbag. Electronically controlled air suspension has also been added as standard, and now works in conjunction with Toyota’s Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) stability system. Finally, Toyota has added a pedestrian detection system with infrared night view mode.

Inside, the car comes with wood trim on the steering wheel, shift knob and ornament panel, as well as multiple LCD display panels in the front dash and a hard-drive satnav system. Rear-seat passengers are treated with a 9in LCD panel mounted to the roof and the entire cabin benefits from a stereo system with a 19-channel amplifier and 20 speakers.

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Jason Posted: 3/26/2009 6:20am PDT

Hrmm... I thought Toyota discontinued the Majesta for 2009...? Oh well, glad to see it's still in the lineup. I wish Lexus took this styling for the LS rather than the curved-angular donkeycart styling it has now.

It would also be nice to see the Century gets a nice visual remake. And hopefully Toyota will modernize its V12.

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SuperSkyline89 Posted: 3/26/2009 7:06am PDT

The rear profile reminds me of a Maybach. Front end reminds me of the Infiniti M.

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Mike Posted: 3/26/2009 7:52am PDT

Look mum, it's an S-class!

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ppatrix Posted: 3/26/2009 8:33am PDT

Look mum, it's an Equus!

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mtema99 Posted: 3/26/2009 9:34am PDT

not an s-class

and not an equass

for those whom didn't knew what the current generation from 2004 till 2009

those are links of photos to see that it keep the same core design

so it is not any of what you said

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/2006_Toyota_Crown-Majesta_01.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/2004_Toyota_Crown-Majesta_02.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/2004_Toyota_Crown-Majesta_01.jpg

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Nd4spd Posted: 3/26/2009 11:14am PDT

The Crown name has been around longer than Hyundai has even been doing business. The current Crown design debuted in 2007 on the Crown Hybrid Concept.

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Mike Posted: 3/26/2009 2:25pm PDT

Don't get me wrong, I know the Crown's long history, (it was the first Toyota sold in the U.S., as a "Toyopet Crown") and I love the early ones through the '80s. They're cool cars, it's just that the past few generations have been somewhat uninspiring, comparatively speaking. I still think the current one looks a lot like the old S-class, and not really that different from the previous Lexus LS. If you want to see some "real" Crowns, check this out:
http://www.mooneyes.co.jp/crown-classics/events/07cp/index-e.html

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saabfan Posted: 3/26/2009 3:58pm PDT