Toyota Crown VI (S110) gallery (1979–1983)

The sixth generation (1979) featured more aerodynamic styling and introduced the first turbocharged engines alongside a digital instrument cluster.

All photos 79 I (S10) 0 1955–1962 II (S40) 0 1962–1967 III (S50) 0 1967–1971 IV (S60) 0 1971–1974 V (S80) 0 1974–1979 VI (S110) 0 1979–1983 VII (S120) 0 1983–1987 VIII (S130) 0 1987–1999 IX (S140) 0 1991–1995 X (S150) 0 1995–2001 XI (S170) 0 1999–2007 XII (S180) 12 2003–2008 XIII (S200) 0 2008–2012 XIV (S210) 8 2012–2018 XV (S220) 0 2018–2022 XVI (S235) 41 2022

The sixth-generation Toyota Crown (S110 series) debuted in 1979. The design was an evolutionary refinement of the previous generation, retaining straight lines but introducing a more aerodynamic body, eliminating front quarter windows, and featuring rectangular headlights. For the first time, buyers were offered two-tone exterior paint schemes, which became a hallmark of premium Japanese cars in the 1980s. The interior of high-end trims featured a revolutionary fully digital instrument cluster, a mini-refrigerator, and a premium audio system.

The technical specifications underwent significant upgrades. In 1980, the Crown S110 became the first in the model's history to offer a turbocharged engine—the 2.0-liter M-TEU. Naturally aspirated inline-6 engines (up to 2.8 liters) and a 2.2-liter diesel were also available. Toyota introduced a highly popular four-door hardtop body style lacking a B-pillar. This generation firmly established the Crown as the most prestigious mass-produced vehicle in Japan.