1999–2007

S170

The last old-school Crown

Straightforward, dignified and unmistakably Japanese. S170 is the starting point for the modern Crown era.

At a glance

Japanese-market sedan range. Gearbox and final-drive codes are representative model families; confirm the exact TRANS/AXLE code on the vehicle identification plate.

Trims and powertrains

Grade	Engine	Configuration	Drive	Transmission
Royal Saloon (JZS171 / JZS175)	1JZ-FSE 2.5 / 2JZ-FSE 3.0	I6 · D-4 direct injection · NA	RWD / 4WD	A340E / A650E
Athlete (JZS171 / JZS173)	1JZ-FSE 2.5 / 2JZ-FSE 3.0	I6 · D-4 direct injection · NA	RWD / 4WD	A340E / A650E
Athlete V (JZS171)	1JZ-GTE 2.5	I6 · twin-turbo · VVT-i	RWD	A340E
Estate Royal / Athlete (JZS171W / JZS175W)	1JZ-GE / 1JZ-FSE 2.5 / 2JZ-FSE 3.0	I6 · NA · five-door wagon	RWD / 4WD	A340E / A650E
Estate Athlete V (JZS171W)	1JZ-GTE 2.5	I6 · twin-turbo · five-door wagon	RWD	A340E
Majesta (UZS171 / UZS173)	1UZ-FE 4.0	V8 · VVT-i · NA	RWD / 4WD	A650E / A340H

Dimensions: Sedan: 4,820 × 1,765 × 1,465 mm · Estate: 4,830 × 1,765 × 1,510 mm · 2,780 mm wheelbase
Highlights: D-4 direct injection · VVT-i · electronically controlled suspension on selected grades

Character

Traditional grandeur, supple comfort and quiet presence.