Fifth generation (S200; 2009)
On 26 March 2009, The fifth-generation Crown Majesta was released, evolving substantially while retaining the overall styling of its predecessor. Although it was initially reported that the name "Crown" would be removed, establishing the Majesta as an independent car, this did not happen and the car remained called the Crown Majesta. The body size expanded from the previous generation, comparable to the LS.
As with the GS and LS, the 4.6-litre 1UR-FSE V8 engine is standard. However, cars with the four-wheel drive option used the 4.3 L 3UZ-FE engine. The larger engine incurs a higher road tax liability than the smaller 4.3-litre unit.
In China, FAW Toyota assembled a limited number of left-hand-drive S200 series Crown Majesta, which is called Crown Royal Saloon VIP.[16] Another car based on the Crown was called the Hongqi H7 and has been in production since 2013.
The body dimensions became slightly larger, and the wheelbase was extended by 75 mm to add more space to the cabin. The same 4.6-liter V8 engine mounted on the Lexus LS/GS (1UR-FSE) was adopted for the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (FR) model, while the 4-wheel-drive (4WD) model retained the 4.3-liter V8 engine (3UZ-FE).
The transmission system was an 8-speed Super ECT automatic for the FR model, and a 6-speed Super ECT automatic for the 4WD model. Added to the electronically controlled air suspension equipped on all models was a feature that used the GPS map data to optimize damper control.
Trim Levels
The URS206 came in three main trim levels, with two additional sub-packages available to the A and G type. The main three variants are A Type, C Type, and G Type.
On top of the existing A and C grade models, the high-end G model was newly introduced. The standard A grade model offered an optional L package including the steering support system that enabled the driver to handle the car more effortlessly. The F package option for the four-seater G model included a large rear seat center console and an ottoman for the left rear seat, offering greater comfort to passengers in the rear.[15]
- A Type is the entry level, with cloth seats for five and a reduced entertainment system.
- A Type with L Package is the same, but with the optional premium leather interior.
- C Type is a mid-spec five-seater model, with options for cloth or leather interior. It has a fridge behind the rear middle seat.
- G Type is the premium five-seater model, with a full leather interior and heated and cooled front seats and heated rears. It also receives a premium sound system.
- G Type with F Package is the top model, with a four-seater layout with a rear center console. It is fully optioned, including all of the above features and adding an electric ottoman reclining rear left seat. All seats are heated as well as cooled. The Premium Sound package included a 19-channel amplifier and a 20-speaker system.
- Options such as Sunroof, Digital Dash, automatic parking assist, and rear mood lighting can be applied to C Type or higher.
