On April 24, FAW Toyota Smart technology and flagship new car conference was held on the eve of Beijing Auto Show. At the press conference, the new Crown, the flagship model of FAW Toyota, was officially launched, and the new Prado released the official guide price, demonstrating the attitude and determination of the brand to be comprehensive, intelligent and high-end.

The new Crown is equipped with a multi-stage hybrid system of multi stage HEV, and provides two versions of models, the premium version and the exclusive version, with a price of 349000 yuan and 299000 yuan respectively.

The new car was born on the GA-L platform and positioned as the flagship car of the brand. In terms of appearance, the sharp and broad front face of Nuctech flagship complements the carved glass smoked and chrome plated front grille. The interior is designed with island structure, wrapped with large area wood grain boards and leather materials. At the same time, the new crown also uses full 64 color LED color atmosphere lights to reflect the soft light of unique oriental aesthetics.

The new Crown is equipped with Toyota's first multi-stage hybrid hybrid multi stage HEV, which can provide direct and sensitive driving force even when accelerating in the low speed range through the ten step combination gear control. The maximum power of the system is 179kW. Under WLTC condition, the comprehensive fuel consumption per hundred kilometers is 6.21L. At the same time, the new Crown adopts multi link suspension, which has multiple active control functions, and is equipped with the "rear seat comfort" mode developed by Toyota for the first time. It can still move steadily even on rough roads. In addition, the quietness of the new car has also been improved, and the clarity of dialogue in the car has increased by 6% compared with the previous generation.

With the arrival of the new Crown, the Crown brand has a full range of products including cars, SUVs, MPVs and crossover vehicles. At the same time, as an important support for FAW Toyota's comprehensive high-end strategy, Crown will also open its exclusive exhibition hall and online sales.

At this press conference, the new Prado also officially released the official guidance price. The new car includes: the Traversing BX version (5 seats): 459800 yuan; the versatile TX version (5 seats): 519800 yuan; the versatile TX version (6 seats): 519800 yuan; and the Humboldt WX version (6 seats): 549800 yuan. At the same time, FAW Toyota also launched the official co branded modification commodity line "Newer! PRADO", and the first batch of official modification kits, including the exploration kit, elite kit and Mona Lisa kit, also officially opened pre-sales.

In design, the new Prado combines tradition with modernity. The front overhang length and the width of the exterior rear-view mirror are lower than those of the LC150 model, ensuring the flexibility of handling and the trafficability of narrow roads; 2850mm wheelbase perfectly balances the trafficability and comfort of the vehicle; The expanded space between two to three rows and the luggage compartment space have improved the convenience, comfort and practicality of riding; The instrument panel in the car adopts a horizontal design, which brings a wider view and improves driving safety.

In terms of power performance, the 2.4T 1MT HEV super hybrid system equipped with the new Prado, matched with a DC motor and an 8-speed automated manual transmission, plus a full-time four-wheel drive system with a Thomson limited slip central differential, increased the maximum power by 18.0% to 243kW; The maximum torque increased by 72.6% to 630N · m; The fuel consumption was reduced by 15.8%.

In addition, the new Prado uses the same GA-F professional off-road platform as the Landcool "300" series, and the torsional stiffness of the frame and body is increased by more than 50% and 30% respectively; The EPS electronic power steering system and SDM stabilizer bar release device are equipped for the first time, giving consideration to off-road scene trafficability, riding comfort and handling stability; It is also equipped with Toyota Pilot Advanced Intelligent Drive and Toyota Space Smart Space, the latest intelligent technology of Toyota.