Toyota Crown X (S150) gallery (1995–2001)

The tenth-generation Crown (1995) completely transitioned all passenger variants to a unibody platform, abandoning the old body-on-frame design.

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 milestone tenth-generation Toyota Crown (S150) debuted in 1995. The most significant update was the complete abandonment of the body-on-frame construction for all passenger variants, including the traditional sedan (only the specialized Crown Comfort taxi retained a frame). Thanks to the unibody chassis, the vehicle shed over 100 kilograms of weight, offered a more spacious interior, and delivered sharper driving dynamics. The exterior design became more rigid and angular compared to its predecessor, returning to classic executive car proportions.

The engine lineup featured upgraded 2.0-liter (1G-FE) and 2.5/3.0-liter (1JZ/2JZ) inline-6 engines. Toyota introduced its VVT-i variable valve timing system, significantly improving engine flexibility and fuel efficiency. In 1997, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) was added to the options list. All-wheel-drive variants (i-Four) received an updated, more sophisticated AWD system. The S150 generation is widely regarded as a symbol of the durability and reliability of late-90s Japanese automotive engineering.