Toyota took a chance when it introduced the Crown hybrid sedan a few years back. It was awkward-looking and seemed almost cartoonish in its dimensions. However, if there’s one thing Toyota does better than most, it takes lemons and makes lemonade — I give you the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Limited! Good looks. Good performance. And more good.
The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia’s good looks and performance make it a fine successor the Venza.
It turns out that the front half of the Crown sedan is a great start for a stylish crossover. And it comes just in time to replace the Venza hybrid, discontinued last year. It’s tough to stand out in what may be the most crowded segment in the industry, but Toyota officials knew what part of the market to target: the near-luxury crowd, and the Crown Signia certainly does that.
Our tester came in Finish Line Red — a color I’m rarely fond of. However, it’s got just enough darkness to it to add depth to the paint so that it doesn’t look like it should be following a larger fire truck to an emergency scene. It also plays well with slit-like headlights, sweeping roofline and massive front grille. It’s a great-looking ute, which is important when replacing the Venza which, while not a buzz generator, wasn’t unattractive.
Go matches the show?
The Crown Signia features a broad, monocromatic nose balanced by the slit-like headlights.
Ok, while it’s a good-looking ute it ain’t exactly a performance beast. However, few vehicles in this class are. One area of performance where it is a premier performer: fuel economy. The with three electric motors tied to its 2.5-liter 4-cylinder it averages 38 mpg, according to EPA estimates.
This powerplant develops 240 horsepower and can tow up to 2,700 pounds when properly equipped. Now, you do lose something on the towing as most gas-powered SUVs in this class can pull 5,000 pounds and more. On the other hand, the average fuel economy is at least 10 mpg lower than that of the Crown Signia.
When you’re trekking to the next soccer tournament or all the way to Wally World, saving money on gas means one more character breakfast or more Fireball with the parents in the hotel lobby after the kids are in bed at the tournament.
More importantly, the power you get is smooth and helpful. Yes, you’re not winning many heats in the Traffic Light Grand Prix, but you can feel confident merging with freeway traffic or even trying to catch the light before it turns red.
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