"Toyota Crown Athlete" is a sporty series of "Crown", a luxury car that represents Japan.
The name "Athlete" first appeared in 1984 as a special project car equipped with a special suspension and air spoiler in the era of the seventh generation.
From the 11th generation, which changed in 1999, it became a double feature of the gentle "royal" and the sporty athlete.
The 14th generation, which was replaced in December 2012, has an aggressive look that is completely different from the Royal, and the differentiation has become clearer.
At the same time, the variations have been enhanced, and it has been promoted to the crown's main series on behalf of Royal.
The powertrain is a hybrid that combines a 2.5-liter straight 4 and a motor, 2.5-liter V6 + 6-speed AT,
It was a 3.5-liter V6 + 8-speed AT, but in October 2015, a 2-liter direct 4-injection turbo + 8-speed AT was added.
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