Toyota Crown Crossover Import Information and SEVS import eligibility for Australia
The September 2022+ Toyota Crown Crossover hybrid 2.4L hybrid turbo (TZSH35) and 2.5L hybrid (AZSH35) luxury crossover models can be imported to Australia from Japan.
They are 4WD and seat 5 people. Sunroof is a factory option.
The TZSH35 – 2.4L hybrid turbo comes as the Crossover RS model only (as of mid-2024), with a special edition Crossover RS “Landscape” package available.
The AZSH35 – 2.5L hybrid has 3 model options – Z, G and base model X (as of mid-2024).
Other “non-Crossover” Crown models are available in Japan including an FCEV (fuel cell model). Of these the 1 Oct 2023+ Crown Sport (AZSH36, AZSH37) and 1 Nov 2023+ Crown (AZSH32) are also approved for import to Australia.
This page deals with the Crown Crossover.
Crown Crossover import specifications and price (from June 2024) are below for reference. Secondhand pricing will become cheaper over time.
Contact us for current availability and pricing if you would like to import your own Crown Crossover to Australia.
The Crown Crossover RS hybrid turbo uses a Direct Shift-6AT (6 speed automatic) transmission with E-Four Advanced drive system.
2.4L turbo dual boost hybrid system
Crown Crossover 2.4L turbo hybrid power unit
The Direct Shift-6AT in the hybrid turbo provides rapid and direct acceleration response using a clutch system and integrated powertrain control that selects the appropriate gear for each driving situation and finely controls engine and motor torque. M (manual) mode allows gears to be selected and held like a manual transmission.
The 2.4L turbo dual boost hybrid system uses the high-output 4WD system “E-Four Advanced” for the rear motor.
This system precisely controls front and rear wheel torque distribution between 100:0 and 20:80 according to the driving conditions, achieving high traction performance and handling stability on various road surfaces.
When starting and accelerating straight, the distribution is between 60:40 to 40:60 to suppress vehicle pitching and provide a direct acceleration feeling. When cornering, the vehicle speed, steering angle, and other information are used to distribute the driving force according to the driving conditions, contributing to excellent handling stability.
The driving force distribution is almost 50:50 from the beginning of steering and while turning, and the driving force distribution is more rear-biased (50:50 to 20:80) when exiting a corner, ensuring traction performance and suppressing vehicle pitching, while realising a cornering feeling that allows you to trace the intended line.
Power output of the hybrid turbo is 200 kW (272 PS) / 6,000 rpm.
Fuel economy (WLTC combined) for the Crown Crossover RS hybrid turbo is 15.7 km/L.
Hybrid models use an electric continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a different E-Four drive system.
Crown Crossover 2.5L hybrid power system
Crown Crossover 2.5L hybrid power unit
Crown Crossover Electronic CVT
Aiming for a balance between fuel efficiency and driving performance, the electric continuously variable transmission achieves both low fuel consumption and excellent dynamic performance.
Power output for the hybrid models is 137 kW (186 PS) / 6,000 rpm, each model is a different weight so the fuel economy (WLTC combined) varies:
Crossover Z hybrid: 22.2 km/L
Crossover G hybrid: 22.4 km/L
Crossover X hybrid: 22.4 km/L
Crown Crossover features
Crown Panoramic camera system
Interior design concept
Display, meters and operating devices are all concentrated horizontally to minimize eye and body movement while driving. Comfortable seats with good visibility.
Display Audio – intuitive 12.3-inch HD interface.
Customisable display – Casual / Smart / Tough / Sporty display options and three layouts: left / centre / right.
Color head-up display
Essential driving information is projected within the field of view of the windscreen glass. Three display modes – Full / Standard / Minimum – are available according to the driving situation.
Full: System operation status is displayed large and clearly. Standard: Content is concentrated at the bottom, ensuring a wide field of view. Minimum: The minimum information necessary to concentrate on driving is displayed.
Steering switches (multi-information display, radar cruise control, lane tracing assist, audio, voice recognition, hands-free)
Various operations are possible without taking your hands off the steering wheel. You can switch displays on the multi-information display, operate the driving support system, audio, and more without taking your hands off the steering wheel, allowing you to concentrate on driving.
Ⓐ Information operation system (4-way switch, back)
Ⓑ Driving support system (radar cruise control, radar cruise control mode switching, lane tracing assist)
Ⓒ Audio system (volume, voice recognition, hands-free, mode selection, song/channel selection)
Electro Shiftmatic
Smooth and reliable shift operation through electronic control of the shift position, allowing for smart shift operation. The shift knob is designed to fit naturally in the hand and has a high-quality feel.
Toyota Crown Crossover digital inner mirror
Images from the vehicle’s rear camera are displayed on the display inside the rear view mirror without the view being obstructed by headrests, passengers, luggage, etc. Standard mirror mode or digital mirror mode can be selected.
The rear view mirror incorporates an automatic anti-glare feature which detects light level and automatically reduces headlight intensity of following vehicles.
Voice control
The voice recognition switch on the steering wheel allows you to operate the driving position memory, power windows, wipers, etc. by voice without taking your hands off the steering wheel.
Steering wheel heater and seat heater (3 temperature settings)
Front seat ventilation
The seat back and seat use air from the air conditioner for rapid cooling.
Rear power seat (40/20/40 split reclining)
Premium sound system (10 speakers / 8-channel audio amplifier)
A simple, high-quality sound system that pursues faithful reproduction of the original sound. Rich deep bass and delicate mid and high tones.
Soundproofing – “Comfortable quietness that does not interfere with conversation” is achieved through motor vibration control, optimal placement of sound-proofing, sound-absorbing and vibration-damping materials, and optimal shapes for door mirrors to suppress wind noise. “Active noise control” uses speakers in the car to cancel out external noises.
Antistatic stabilizing plus seat (driver’s seat) – reducing static electricity around the tires together with an anti-static skin on part of the driver’s seat contributes to stability and makes driving less tiring and more comfortable.
Luggage space – 450L
Boot pass-through – for storage of long items.
Hands-free power boot lid (with anti-pinch function)
Simply move your foot in and out to open and close the boot lid.
There is a good selection of Crown Crossover models going through auction in Japan every week – we can assist with the entire process from choosing the best example to shipping it to Australia.
We specialise in direct car import from Japan and have been sourcing vehicles to order for private Australian buyers for over 25 years.
Every vehicle of interest to our clients is carefully inspected in person at auction, with more pictures provided along with market pricing guidance to help set the budget.
Every vehicle is hand-picked and we only source the very best.
We make Toyota Crown Crossover import easy with physical inspections of vehicles by experienced staff at over 30 auctions every week in the Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, and Kyushu / Fukuoka regions.
We start by focusing only on vehicles with the highest auction grades. But there is a LOT more involved than just basic auction grading !
Auction reports are often not reliable – we inspect every vehicle of interest in person to ensure it is up to our standard and has the options and features you want.
Most people (even Japanese export agents) do not realise that a significant % of vehicles in Japan are bought and sold by Japanese dealers for a quick profit between different auctions. If you are not aware of this you will almost certainly pay more than you needed to for exactly the same car.
Our experience with this situation alone will often save you more than the cost of our service fee.
Our import agent service includes a pre-check for past auction records using JCHC, at no cost to you. This allows us to rule out:
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Cars recently auctioned and moved to a different auction for quick resale
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Graded R (accident repair) cars changed to higher grades
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Cars that have passed in unsold multiple times indicating a problem with the condition and/or price.
I imported a black R32 Skyline through you back in 2004, it passed registration inspection first go and I was very happy with the car and your service. The Skyline V35 coupe you then sourced for me was just as described. It has been a lovely car to own and very reliable. Thank you.