Toyota Crown Athlete 2003-2009 used car review

The Toyota Crown Athlete provides luxury, prestige and high-end features on a budget.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.6 out of 5

The good

Luxury features at a bargain price
Very refined and quiet
A sporty yet comfortable drive

The not-so-good

No folding rear seat or port for carrying large items
Thirsty for fuel

Inside and out

On the road

Reliability

Safety

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2004 Toyota Crown Athlete G

Price

$11,000 to $13,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.5-litre six-cylinder, 149kW/243Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Five-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Full-size alloy wheel

Fuel economy

11.7-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4840mm

Width

1780mm

Height

1470mm

Turning circle

10.2m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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