The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia continues the brand’s legacy of creating vehicles that defy conventional categorization. Like the Venza it replaces, the Crown Signia straddles the line between a wagon and an SUV—too tall to be one, too short to be the other. It shares a smooth ride with its Crown sedan counterpart while offering cargo space comparable to a Toyota RAV4. With a starting price of $45,000, it’s more expensive than typical non-luxury crossovers but delivers a level of refinement that outshines its direct competitors.
This distinctive design comes with both advantages and challenges. Visually, it’s striking, but its identity can be perplexing. The powertrain is too Toyota-esque to lure Lexus buyers, while the price is too premium for most RAV4 shoppers. Yet, despite this identity crisis, I found the Crown Signia genuinely enjoyable—if only because it feels refreshingly different.
Quick Specs – 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Limited
- Engine: 2.5-Liter Four-Cylinder
- Output: 240 Horsepower / 178 Pound-Feet
- Efficiency: 39 City / 37 Highway / 38 Combined
- Base Price / As Tested: $44,985 / $52,585
Design & Styling
One glance is enough to recognize that the Crown Signia isn’t your typical crossover. Its car-like stance sits at just 6.7 inches of ground clearance, with an overall height of 64 inches, despite a wheelbase that stretches 112.2 inches—six inches longer than a RAV4. The sleek, tapering roofline lends it a wagon-like aesthetic while maintaining crossover-like proportions. The Limited trim enhances its concept-car appeal with massive 21-inch wheels, and the Bronze Age metallic paint on my test model only amplified its bold presence. Styling is undoubtedly one of its strongest selling points.
Interior & Comfort
Step inside, and the Crown Signia surprises with its near-Lexus level of luxury. Every seat, clad in leather, comes heated as standard. The front row enjoys ventilation, while the driver benefits from a heated steering wheel. Rose gold trim accents add a touch of elegance, and the uncluttered center console is topped by a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Physical buttons for climate and audio controls ensure an intuitive experience. At its $44,985 base price, it significantly undercuts luxury SUVs like the Acura RDX and Infiniti QX50, all while offering a more user-friendly cabin layout.
Performance & Efficiency
Had the powertrain been a bit more refined, the Crown Signia’s price might be easier to justify—but it isn’t. The lone drivetrain option pairs a 2.5-liter inline-four with an all-wheel-drive hybrid system featuring three electric motors. While fuel-efficient, the engine sounds coarse under heavy acceleration, detracting from the vehicle’s premium feel. With a 0-60 mph time of approximately seven seconds, it’s not particularly quick, either.
What the Crown Signia lacks in performance, it makes up for in fuel economy. The EPA rates it at 38 mpg combined—a figure I nearly matched despite winter fuel and cold temperatures. While this efficiency outshines most hybrid two-row competitors, eco-conscious buyers may find its lack of an EV-only mode or plug-in hybrid variant limiting. Compared to the Hyundai Tucson PHEV Limited ($48,790 with 80 MPGe), the Crown Signia’s efficiency doesn’t seem quite as compelling.
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