Halfway through its life, the Toyota Crown Athlete received a facelift
Along the way, it benefitted from subtle improvements
Like most manufacturers, Toyota conducts a model update halfway through a car’s lifecycle.
After two years in production, Toyota did so with its 200-series Toyota Crown. Alongside exterior changes – like updated headlights and tail lights – the car also received higher-quality touchpoints inside.
This example is lovely and original. Power comes from a 3.5-litre V6 engine with 232 kW/377 Nm. Codenamed ‘2GR’, it’s a naturally aspirated mill that’s used in some Australian-delivered vehicles.
It’s the same engine found in the Toyota Tarago that Motor Magazine used to humiliate a Porsche at the drags, which you can watch here.
It’s plenty fast, and the six-speed auto shifts crisply, too. The front end utilises a double-wishbone setup for maximum control, whilst the rear benefits from a precise multi-link rear suspension that rivals the best of Europe.
You can’t argue against it, other than the fact it looks a bit like a Toyota Camry.
The car pictured – 2010 Toyota Crown Athlete (GRS204).
Our Toyota Crown Athlete was built in November 2010 and was purchased from USS Osaka (Japan) as a 4.0B grade vehicle.
Standard features include leather trim, heated and cooled electric front seats, a sunroof, keyless entry and start and cruise control. Our workshop can upgrade its factory touchscreen infotainment system to support Apple CarPlay/Android Auto at an additional cost.
The vehicle has been serviced upon arriving in Japan and comes with two keys and some service history. The paint is wholly original and the car presents in well above average condition for its age.
Since Australia sold the ‘2GR’ Toyota engine, parts are easily accessible. We also keep a stockholding of genuine Toyota and aftermarket parts like oil/air filters, spark plugs and more.
Either way, our workshop can assist with maintenance and parts.
Quick facts
- 2010 Toyota Crown Athlete (GRS204)
- Facelift model
- 103,267 km
- 3.5-litre V6 with 232kW / 377Nm
- Rear-wheel drive
- Factory sunroof
- Leather trim
- Heated & cooled front seats
- Electric front seats with two position memory
- Cruise control
- 18-inch OEM wheels
- Some service history
- Two keys
- Japanese de-registration paperwork and auction paperwork available.
- Recently serviced
- Price includes SEVS compliance
- Price includes three months of NSW registration
The 13th-generation Crown retains the sense of poise and reliability that characterises the Crown series, which has earned a reputation as the leader among luxury vehicles in Japan for over more than half a century.Toyota Japan, launch of all-new Toyota Crown (2008)
