Toyota Crown Majesta
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The Toyota Crown Majesta is a full-size premium luxury automobile. The Toyota Crown Majesta shares a stretched variant of the UZS platform series from the smaller Toyota Crown
Toyota Crown
The Toyota Crown is a line of full-size luxury sedans by Toyota. The range was primarily available in Japan and some other Asian countries, originally designed to serve as a taxi...

 and Lexus GS
Lexus GS
The Lexus GS is a series of mid-size luxury sports sedans / executive cars sold by Lexus since 1993. Designed to fill the gap between the ES and LS, and to provide Lexus with a performance sedan to compete in the mid-luxury class, three generations of the GS have been produced to date...

/Toyota Aristo, however, it is not just a upper trim level of the Crown sedan, the Majesta is a separate car with unique styling and interior treatment. The Crown Majesta was introduced as a more substantial alternative to the smaller Toyota Crown. The Crown Majesta was developed for the Japanese Domestic Market as a more modern alternative to the traditional Toyota Century
Toyota Century
The Toyota Century is a large four-door limousine produced mainly for the Japanese market, serving as Toyota's flagship car. Production of the Century began in 1967 and the model received only minor changes until a redesign in 1997. The Century derived its name from the 100th anniversary of the...

 in 1989, but it has recently been released in other countries in Asia such as China. The Toyota Crown Majesta is very amply equipped when compared to rivals such as the BMW 7 series
BMW 7 Series
The BMW 7 Series is a line of full-size luxury vehicles produced by the German automaker BMW. Introduced in 1977, it is BMW's flagship car and is only available as a sedan or extended-length limousine...

, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a series of luxury sedans produced by Mercedes-Benz, a division of Daimler AG. The classification was officially introduced in 1972 with the W116 S-Class, which succeeded previous Mercedes-Benz models dating to the mid-1950s...

, Nissan Fuga
Nissan Fuga
The Fuga is a full-size sedan, rear wheel drive with optional all wheel drive, produced by Nissan of Japan since October 2004 and now in its second generation. It is built on a wider, stretched wheelbase version of the Nissan FM platform. After the Nissan Cima and Nissan President were...

, and Hyundai Equus
Hyundai Equus
The Hyundai Equus , known as the Hyundai Centennial in the Middle East, is an upscale full-size luxury car that serves as the flagship model of Hyundai Motor Company worldwide, named after the Latin word for "horse". The Hyundai Equus is the largest and most expensive sedan in the company's lineup...

. Following the discontinuation of the Toyota Celsior in Japan, the Toyota Crown Majesta is Toyota's flagship mainstream car, with a higher price than all models except the Toyota Century
Toyota Century
The Toyota Century is a large four-door limousine produced mainly for the Japanese market, serving as Toyota's flagship car. Production of the Century began in 1967 and the model received only minor changes until a redesign in 1997. The Century derived its name from the 100th anniversary of the...

.

First generation series S140

The first Toyota Crown Majesta was introduced in Japan as a 4-door hardtop
Hardtop
A hardtop is a term for a rigid, rather than canvas, automobile roof. It has been used in several contexts: detachable hardtops, retractable hardtop roofs, and the so-called pillarless hardtop body style....

 October 1991. It looked very similar to its smaller sibling, the Toyota Crown
Toyota Crown
The Toyota Crown is a line of full-size luxury sedans by Toyota. The range was primarily available in Japan and some other Asian countries, originally designed to serve as a taxi...

 and to the larger Toyota Celsior which was a sedan that appeared in 1989. At first the Toyota Crown Majesta was a trim level variant of the Toyota Crown series, called the Crown Royal Saloon G. The Majesta was an ultra-luxurious variant of the Toyota Crown and was slightly wider and heavier, but had 2 large engine choices. the 3.0 L 2JZ-GE engine borrowed from the Toyota Aristo, Toyota Supra
Toyota Supra
The Toyota Supra is a sports car/grand tourer that was produced by Toyota Motor Company from 1979 to 2002. The styling of the Toyota Supra was derived from the Toyota Celica, but it was both longer and wider. Starting in mid-1986, the Supra became its own model and was no longer based on the Celica...

 and Toyota Soarer
Toyota Soarer
The Soarer made its first appearance at the 1980 Osaka International Motor Show with the name "EX-8", and the Z10 series Toyota Soarer was produced from February 1981 to December 1985, with 2.0L, 2.8L or 3.0L DOHC I-6 variants. The first generation Soarer debuted with a rear-wheel drive...

 which produced 226 bhp. The second engine offered was the 4.0L 1UZ-FE shared with the Celsior. This engine was remarkably quiet and smooth and suited the Crown Majesta's comfortable and luxurious status. The 4.0 L engine had 256 bhp. In 1992, four wheel steering was offered in compliance with the four wheel drive system, called 4WDi-Four. This boosted the cars handling and gave it increased traction and grip in wet and icy conditions. The Toyota Crown Majesta was very advanced for this time. It had options of a GPS navigation system, electric power steering, four wheel steering, and a Head-up display
Head-Up Display
A head-up display or heads-up display is any transparent display that presents data without requiring users to look away from their usual viewpoints...

 that projected key information on the inside windshield surface, above the instrument cluster. Prices for the Crown Majesta started at USD $32,100 for the lowest spec 3.0A model and rose to USD $51,000 for the V8 with four wheel steering. There was also an option for electric front and rear seats and heated front and rear seats. The Crown Majesta was the first Toyota to be equipped with Vehicle Stability Control

Second generation series S150

The Crown Majesta was remodeled and released September 1995. Enhancements were made to the tail lamps with a vertical appearance to provide a distinguished difference from the Toyota Crown which uses a horizontal tail light design, similar to the Lexus LS made during this era. Some of the styling details to include the shape of the dashboard and the treatment of the rear window, tail lights and trunk lid are reminiscent of the 2000-05 Cadillac Deville
Cadillac DeVille
The de Ville was originally a trim level and later a model of General Motors' Cadillac marque. The first car to bear the name was the 1949 Coupe de Ville, a prestige trim level of the Series 62 luxury coupe. The last model to be formally known as a de Ville was the 2005 Cadillac Deville, a...

 of the same time period. The straight 6 engine is no longer offered. The V8 horsepower rating is improved to 265 PS . Due to a softening economy in Japan, the equipment offered was simplified due to cost cutting efforts.

In August 1997, the front grille was restyled and HID
High-intensity discharge lamp
High-intensity discharge lamps are a type of electrical lamp which produces light by means of an electric arc between tungsten electrodes housed inside a translucent or transparent fused quartz or fused alumina arc tube. This tube is filled with both gas and metal salts. The gas facilitates the...

 headlights were introduced. VVT-i
VVT-i
VVT-i, or Variable Valve Timing with intelligence, is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by Toyota, similar in performance to the BMW's VANOS. The Toyota VVT-i system replaces the Toyota VVT offered starting in 24 December 1991 on the 5-valve per cylinder 4A-GE engine. The...

 technology was offered on the V8, improving the horsepower to 280 PS, attached to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Four wheel steering was also no longer offered.
1995 9 full model change be the first. The vertical tail lamps from this model, so that style is inherited from Crown Majesta symbolizing the crown width tail lamp, taillight alignment and relationship touring ride Crown Majesta and later traditions, and the Crown the critical difference. But if the first two generations had been raised and that she looked like some Cadillac 1UZ-FE to improve 265ps.

To shed off the image of the first round of aristo vest, change the design of the square base of the Japanese luxury car sounding like a traditional crown. In addition, the system will change the two tone bright and dark color from the base, and an upmarket image change.

Major simplification of the interior of the equipment compared to that first appeared in the post-bubble [1]

1997 March 8 minor change makers and the adoption of the option and change the front grille discharge headlamp EMV-wide by 7 inches. 1UZ-FE VVT-i is the And SA, 280ps powers. 4L 2WD vehicle a 5-speed AT.

Third generation series S170

This version received a complete redesign, with a body style change from a 4 door hardtop to a sedan, and was influenced by the success of the Lexus LS in its appearance. The conservative appearance continues, including vertical tail lights. The Crown Majesta continues as a limousine rental and official company car for senior level management. Two tone paint treatment is introduced.

DVD based GPS navigation was introduced as well as a foot rest for the rear seat passenger opposite from the driver. This was achieved by enabling part of the seat cushion of the front passenger seat back to tilt rearward towards the rear seat passenger.

The vertical tail lamps were made wider.

The 4000cc engine model type 1UZ-FE DOHC V-8 cylinder engine remains rated at a claimed 280 horsepower, due to an agreement between Japanese auto manufacturers. The trend towards large diameter wheels with low profile tires was ignored in favor of a good ride and better handling outside flat race tracks.

The Crown erect reach vision navi-computer of the traditional CD and DVD format was changed. The latter type are also special features such as the Ottoman mechanism is designed to ensure the best possible ride in the rear seat than the driver and passenger seat.

Fourth generation series S180

The Crown Majesta receives a complete redesign and was introduced July 6, 2004. In August 2006, the Toyota Celsior was no longer offered in Japan, due to the introduction of the Lexus
Lexus
is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. First introduced in 1989 in the United States, Lexus is now sold globally and has become Japan's largest-selling make of premium cars. The Lexus marque is marketed in over 70 countries and territories worldwide, and has...

 brand. The Crown Majesta partially replaced the Celsior, despite objections from Japanese customers. The engine is upgraded to the 3UZ-FE, shared with the USA-spec Lexus LS. The transmission is upgraded to a 6-speed and 4WDi-Four returns to the upper level model. Enhancements are made to the interior and the special equipment offered continues, including rear view camera and parking assist technology. A supercharger
Supercharger
A supercharger is an air compressor used for forced induction of an internal combustion engine.The greater mass flow-rate provides more oxygen to support combustion than would be available in a naturally aspirated engine, which allows more fuel to be burned and more work to be done per cycle,...

 is offered with the 6-speed transmission, allowing the engine to produce 340 bhp, as well as air suspension. Prices are generally quoted around USD $69,400 for the Crown Majesta AWD.

For model year 2006, G-BOOK
G-Book
G-Book is a telematics subscription service currently provided by Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan for its Toyota- and Lexus-branded vehicles. G-Book allows users to link with cellphones , personal digital assistants 's, personal computers and G-Book equipped cars across Japan...

 was added to the list of standard features.
July 2004 full model change 6. Dynamic & Sedan Majestic "made the concept of the new platform. "ZERO CROWN" facelift as well as bold as his crown in the past has been the most aggressive and stylish design, vertical taillights were inherited. All the front and "Emblem Crown" will be abolished, "the Toyota emblem" was.

previous generation series 6-cylinder engine is a 3000cc engine and a common Soarer Celsior and 3UZ-FE-DOHC4292cc-cylinder and V-8 only. Transmission, 6-speed second pattern shift mechanism(Super intelligent 6-speed automatic <6 Super ECT>) only. Specification grade 4WD i-Four together, C and type A and type are only three grades. Also, to lower the target age group,naught Camry is a luxurious two-tone settings, and settings that emphasize the sporty one color only. Silver-white base color is white. back guide monitor and in car navigation and ETC complete car as standard, night, the Intelligent AFS, pre crash setting system are also equipped with advanced safety features such as rear curtain airbag seat. Or using natural wood, are built using a high-class interior and a special sound-deadening material.

July 3, 2006 minor change. The history of the first two generations, changed the bar from vertical to horizontal frame front grille. Navigation is at the same time change the type HDD, CD deck can record while listening to "Sound Library" feature. Celsior is the end of June 2006 at Monday, September 19 that year to move to the Lexus from the "LS" to be released as, TOYOTA The Toyota Century is higher except as chauffer door IBUNKA best brand and model was. electro machine vision logo of the car, before minor change "MAJESTA" is only. With minor changes, from TOYOTA model entertaining showing "supercharger Crown Majesta " is released. 340 horsepower and a few tunes and the people, air suspension, 6 speed transmission, muffler, which was designed specifically for the other stabilizers. Only with the emblem of what is necessary to differentiate. Tune-up because they are significantly and can not get the treatment of tax reduction would bring inspection.

Fifth generation series S200

2009 March 26, full model change about five years. The whole "sum" incorporate the tastes of the design strength of the current generation CAMRY somewhat subdued compared to the extrusion body style. The local news reports, the "crown" off the naming of "MAJESTA" but the vehicle was reported to be independent, even after the remodel, "MAJESTA Crown" and the name of the Crown inherited. Traffic along the length of the period not exceeding 5m Japan 4995mm, width 1810mm and where body size was expanded, the Lexus LS is also characterized by small size. This vehicle is sold in China and as such, the steering wheel is on the left side.

Lexus GS and LS engine is mounted to the 1UR-FSE engine is used, 4WD models of the "i-Four" because of the space in the engine room for engine center differential the 1UR Because of the fit, the power train previous generation (4.3L the 3UZ-FE +6 AT) are still employed.

The previous generation caryover from the chassis and suspension, all power to resist the new engine we have the most mature. Used in all grades and the electronically controlled air suspension, with the ability to change the damping force damper based on the navigation map information. Also, like the Lexus GS and brake, mono-block type of the first to adopt the four front disc brakes and large diameter carbon pads. Tire size and previous generation Lexus GS350 (standard version) is like 17 inches, with the better performance of the 235 engine and suspension are upgraded to the size.

The grade system was changed. A type of basic grades, based on "Integrated control of active steering" and "VGRS (variable steering gear ratio)" and dumped in the direction of the running in all grades with only the "L Package" (all grades wheel only one, to design only), and intermediate grades in the grade from the highest grade of the former "C type", as the best grade and "G type" was established. G-BOOK
G-Book
G-Book is a telematics subscription service currently provided by Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan for its Toyota- and Lexus-branded vehicles. G-Book allows users to link with cellphones , personal digital assistants 's, personal computers and G-Book equipped cars across Japan...

 is a part of the satellite navigation features. And G to focus on the seat of the type of residence, as a response to demand MAJESTA Crown chauffer driven the rear center console and installed a large four-seater best grade "F Package" is set as [※ Incidentally Grade: C and G type is a type can be determined from the exterior, the color of the top of the window shade (C below the green type, G type only dark blue) can be determined by difference. --

And "G type" is now also a technique of detecting the front of the world's first diagonal "anterolateral Pre-crash Safety System
Precrash system
A precrash system is an automobile safety system designed to reduce the severity of an accident. Also known as forward collision warning systems they use radar and sometimes laser sensors to detect an imminent crash...

", to protect the occupant of the seat in front seat position a seat after the crash, "pre - crash seat back "," F package "to prevent collisions between the occupant of the seat after seat in the center of the airbag after" after the seat airbags Center "was built.

Mark X and Lexus LS, 13 Like the crown of his improvements in the Rear View and stylish design that combines the muffler and rear bumper
The Crown is also manufactured by the Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co. Ltd. in Tianjin, China but is badged as "Crown Royal Saloon". Three petrol engines are available: the 2.5 L 4GR, the 3.0 L 3GR and the 4.3 L 3UZ.

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