Only in NA they call it the “signia”, where the rest of the world calls it crown “estate “. So yeah, it’s a wagon alright, toyota just won’t admit it in NA.
@hellocar123
Ай бұрын
stupid
@matt5075
Ай бұрын
@@TrekTakumi because people in NA think “station wagon” is an insult of a car type. I don’t understand how so much damage got done to that moniker, but personally I blame the Griswolds.
@JoelKalich
Ай бұрын
It's just like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 that's advertised as a crossover when it's obviously a hatchback.
@artoodeetoo3064
Ай бұрын
@matt5075 It is 100% absolutely for sure without a doubt definitely because of the Griswolds. Spot on my man haha
@BoldBrandFlakes
Ай бұрын
I personally don’t mind it, Americans are subconscious about everything regarding image to the point it’s unnecessary. Besides car enthusiasts people still hear “wagon” and think the faux wood Oldsmobile cars of the 20th century. Anything that gets more hatchbacks and wagons into production is good in my book
@SpeedyCow
Ай бұрын
I have a Crown, rated at 42mpg but i get 47mpg average, 50mpg on days when I'm in a lot of traffic. It's basically a big Prius
@TheTyisawesome
Ай бұрын
It's ugly 😭
@Lorentz_Driver
Ай бұрын
@@TheTyisawesome nah
@vandecar15
Ай бұрын
That’s it! That’s what they should have called it! Big Prius.
@MrTresto
Ай бұрын
@@vandecar15 GRAND Prius. Like the Grand Highlander ha ha
@haroldbeauchamp3770
Ай бұрын
@@MrTrestothe problem is that Toyota knows people associate Prius with cheap, low-class, and pretentious. While the new Prius is much improved, calling the Signia a Grand Prius would have some of its buyers turned away.
@SnappyWasHere
Ай бұрын
Is Doug afraid of buying lights for his bunker so we can see the cars he tests?
@calebwany8422
Ай бұрын
Electricity bill probably too high
@purwantiallan5089
27 күн бұрын
Toyota Venza Limited and 2022 NX350h Lexus are obviously better than Crown Signia and Kia Sorento SX X-LINE too.
@joshuamiyasato9775
16 күн бұрын
The car color doesn’t help…
@samdavidowicz
Ай бұрын
The Lexus-like interior and grill is no accident. This is for people who want a more luxurious experience without worrying about giving certain individuals the impression you have money, because to non-car people you’re just driving a Toyota.
@boxoffisa
Ай бұрын
Great insight. Also in Japan they have Crown Sport. It looks nice and drive great.
@432Point
Ай бұрын
And this is totally why people like myself might buy this car. Certain family members already hate me for being upper middle class, They would hate me more driving a Lexus or Mercedes.
@boxoffisa
Ай бұрын
@@432Point great insight. Good for you.
@91myroc
8 күн бұрын
That part and that’s why I may just go ahead and buy one.
@bauerma4
7 күн бұрын
Also a benefit is that a Toyota dealership can do warranty work. This is the main reason my parents bought one as they don’t have a Lexus dealership in their town.
@gregorycoleman2149
Ай бұрын
I get that suvs sell more than cars. It's it really necessary for brands to have like 7 suvs in a lineup though?
@BlackPointt
Ай бұрын
There is no such thing as too much !!! All the car brands probably :D
@kidsTab-ci2oo
Ай бұрын
Luckily the crown signia more of a wagon which is what most people need instead of suvs
@BoldBrandFlakes
Ай бұрын
If consumers are buying them I guess so! Lol
@CKN215
Ай бұрын
So much for government laws reducing fuel consumption, right? 😂
@AdamG1983
Ай бұрын
Corolla and Camry: [nervous sweating]
@ImpendingDisaster26
Ай бұрын
Don’t let distract you from the fact that Doug was the 1st person to drive the new Camry
@DougDeMuro
Ай бұрын
Hell yes!
@purwantiallan5089
27 күн бұрын
Crown Signia for me is like Camry + Toyota Chaser.
@GM-kj6sb
Ай бұрын
I drove a Crown rental car and absolutely loved it. The interior was Lexus-like: quiet, comfortable, and nice materials. Looks are questionable but I think they are great cars.
@boxoffisa
Ай бұрын
Toyota has been selling crown badge as luxury badge in Japan and Asian markets. They are bringing this badge but people haven’t understood what it is. It’s is the luxury Toyota besides their other brand Lexus. Those crowns in Japan in recent decades are better than Germany cars in interior and some extent in tech of same era. I am surprised people don’t know it. They had V8 in lexuses and Land Cruiser.
@GM-kj6sb
Ай бұрын
@@boxoffisa they’re great! I hope they do well
@MrOscar5690
29 күн бұрын
The Crown has a Camry grill, it’s basically the return of the Camry wagon.
@boxoffisa
29 күн бұрын
@@GM-kj6sb yes they are great. I believe the market may take one or two. American market can hate on good things.
@boxoffisa
29 күн бұрын
@@MrOscar5690 but crown drives and feels better.
@NickM-qi4sq
29 күн бұрын
This car is perfect for my dad. He doesn’t care about “sportiness” or performance, or styling all that much. He just wants a nice, comfortable, fairly luxurious car but doesn’t want to spend the extra money to get a Lexus. He drove V6 Camrys for 25 years and when he wanted something nicer, he bought a Venza. When the time comes, this’ll probably replace his Venza.
@gwinbeer
Ай бұрын
A friendly reminder that Doug used to own a Kia Stinger for 1 year, in which he gave a very good review but the car FLOPPED in sales. So I wouldn't diss the Crown Signia just yet - older people want the Avalon style car without having to climb high up like with the crossovers.
@siysamuel
Ай бұрын
@@gwinbeer Bingo. I’d say this is for people who want something like an X3, GLC, Q5 - but wants the Toyota badge (basically older people).
@stran-air-jordan
Ай бұрын
1. hybrid crossover in a hot segment will sell more than a high end Kia sports sedan 2. good car does not equal good sales Excellent analysis
@wilsonchan8962
Ай бұрын
@@gwinbeer Doug was right though the stinger is really a good car for its price the only reason it didn’t sell is because it is “Kia”.
@naveenthemachine
Ай бұрын
@@gwinbeer but the stinger is far more special. The signia is just a Camry wagon. Nothing exclusive about that
@nemanjap8768
Ай бұрын
I want toyota , it doesnt break@@siysamuel
@skenzyme81
Ай бұрын
This is a solid upgrade for urban Subaru Outback people who are sick of the *terrible mileage* despite the aggravating CVT. Comparing a loaded Crown Signia Limited to loaded Outback Touring XT - the Toyota will MSRP at about $5K to $5.5K more. If you drive a lot, you can make up that difference in gas savings alone. Subaru quality ain't what it was in the 2000s either.
@man_imbored171
Ай бұрын
The outback is criminally expensive.
@bwofficial1776
Ай бұрын
@@man_imbored171 I got my 2022 Outback for around $31k out the door optioned how I wanted it. Subaru offers the VIP program which is a coupon for 2% below invoice. Best car I've ever owned. It's not the base model either.
@skenzyme81
Ай бұрын
@@man_imbored171 I loved my Outback, and I would tend to agree. It's like you're buying a nice car, but it's one that's been lovingly cared for by an old lady for ten years and has only 20K miles on it. I mean, *it's fine,* but Subaru better get their head in the game or the next gas price spike will *end* them.
@skenzyme81
Ай бұрын
@@bwofficial1776 This was the right way. The premium models are overpriced, and the base model is over-stripped. If ANYONE else built decent wagons under $40K, Subaru would be dunzo.
@zanzabar4ky7
Ай бұрын
@@skenzyme81 no one builds a wagon under 60k. The are other crossovers and mpv that outperform the outback and are more reliable than trh outback for less. Peoe like the outback for the brand image, but they are not reliable long term and the AWD cannot even drive the rear without the front slipping with the ats system the cvt uses. Some people insist on calling the outback a wagon. It never was. It was based ona the exciga Van when it became its own model in 2010.
@skenzyme81
Ай бұрын
Being a big guy, I can't stand it when midsize crossovers and SUVs squeeze in that third row. It inevitably compromises front row space a little and middle row space A LOT. No thank you!
@MadisonFalcoFoods
Ай бұрын
Agree
@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785
Ай бұрын
exactly! the lack of a 3rd row in this Crown is a Good thing! And while getting over 40mph highway in a vehicle this luxurious and roomy will make it ideal for road trips for a lot of buyers, the high price will likely be saved in gas money within 2 or 3 years of owning it. this is a vehicle for buyers looking for something new to own long term.
@mikeschinkel
Ай бұрын
THIS!!!
@tedunguent156
5 күн бұрын
That's why I love the new Mazda CX-70.
@eric_white
Ай бұрын
I like the way it looks, and honestly, my local dealership has both Lexus and Toyota, I think this has a cleaner look and nicer interior than most Lexus models around the same price point. I could see the Crown Signia taking away some Lexus sales.
@alphonsusho8962
Ай бұрын
I feel like Toyota is focusing more on their Toyota brand than Lexus. If only they were equally as brave with design and innovation on the Lexus end 😢.
@eric_white
Ай бұрын
@@alphonsusho8962I agree. Toyota has really hit its stride with design lately, and Lexus is still lost in the giant grilles!
@boxoffisa
Ай бұрын
Toyota has been selling crown badge as luxury badge in Japan and Asian markets. They are bringing this badge but people haven’t understood what it is. It’s is the luxury Toyota besides their other brand Lexus. Those crowns in Japan in recent decades are better than Germany cars in interior and some extent in tech of same era. I am surprised people don’t know it.
@boxoffisa
Ай бұрын
Toyota has been selling crown badge as luxury badge in Japan and Asian markets. They are bringing this badge but people haven’t understood what it is. It’s is the luxury Toyota besides their other brand Lexus. Those crowns in Japan in recent decades are better than Germany cars in interior and some extent in tech of same era. I am surprised people don’t know it.
@boxoffisa
Ай бұрын
@@alphonsusho8962not really. Crown has been a luxury brand always. It was not available in North America and Europe. Make research about them most especially look at crowns from 2008 up to 2020 and you will see how even some of those have V8 in Japan.
@andyleo8418
Ай бұрын
This is for the Avalon buyers. They don't want a RAV4 or a Highlander. Or a Lexus. Don't understand Doug's criticism of it.
@Big.W.
Ай бұрын
The latest accord is more for Avalon buyers
@andyleo8418
Ай бұрын
@@Big.W. The Accord is too pedestrian. They want to step up into something more stately, but not too flashy like a Lexus. It's a niche buyer.
@Techjunkiero
Ай бұрын
So they don’t want a Toyota. Easy.
@Big.W.
Ай бұрын
@@andyleo8418 I meant size wise I was surprised the exterior dimensions on new accord is identical to the outgoing Avalon. That’s why I got a 2025 Camry, I didn’t want a car that’s too big
@djplonghead5403
Ай бұрын
So many reviewers review for the most generic and average consumer instead of actually thinking that there are different types of people in the world. Either that, or they only review super cars that less than 1% of the population will buy.
@mtnmann72
17 күн бұрын
I’m a single guy in his 50’s. I have had the sports car and have a suv for bad weather and mtn biking. I love the AWD and hybrid setup with the wagon space for bike and skis.
@pmusic6414
Ай бұрын
That little storage space under the trunk floor is for storing your retractable tonneau cover when you're not using it.
@cbotten106
28 күн бұрын
Quirky, no? How could Doug miss it!
@guytansbariva2295
Ай бұрын
Doug is the type of guy who goes to Boston to see a Kansas concert and Kansas to see a Boston concert. His favorite song is "More than a feeling is just dust in the wind".
@purwantiallan5089
27 күн бұрын
I thought Demuro preferred "Skyfall" song from Adele.
@ethanmckibbin
Ай бұрын
11:59 doug calling a 12" display small is absolutely wild 14:23 my 2021 Venza also had this, it's not new
@kaye1118
Ай бұрын
said the same thing about the screen 🤣
@jonlosito2004
Ай бұрын
I just think that auto journalists obsessing with bigger screens in cars is rather annoying to me. They could distract you from driving and could cause car accidents. This has happened many many times before.
@timvibes
Ай бұрын
They're saying it's small, relative to the competition.
@purwantiallan5089
27 күн бұрын
@@jonlosito2004also happened when driving a Vauxhall VX220 btw.
@NiagaraWeddingVideographer
Ай бұрын
Doug, you’re underestimating the amount of grandparents that intentionally don’t want more seats so that they have a good excuse not to drive the grandkids around.
@Cam_Fasching
28 күн бұрын
Perfect for High Class , Uber Drivers.
@howiefeltersnatch7905
Ай бұрын
Loved that you said "grandparents from Calgary" 😂. I'm from Calgary
@fokakya
Ай бұрын
Me too!
@Michael_Livingstone
Ай бұрын
Me too! I was like “Did he say Calgary???” and sure enough he said it again for confirmation. Lol
@fokakya
Ай бұрын
@@Michael_Livingstone now I really want to know why he knows about Calgary!
@Michael_Livingstone
Ай бұрын
@@fokakya It’s a nice city.
@fokakya
Ай бұрын
@@Michael_Livingstone I definitely agree. I'm curious how it got on Doug's radar.
@Jeff-fc7nf
2 күн бұрын
You definitely missed quite a few things about this car. It has zero bespoke parts, quality proven electric motors, old school batteries, build quality of suspension, a few other things. I think its a perfect "Toyota" car built to last. They even put nice plastic caps on bolts for the suspension, they painted parts underneath that you wouldn't ever see just to protect them as an example. The levers you pull to drop the back seats down, you can pull them further back and quickly and they kick the seats down for you, so you don't have to reach. There are some other details you miss about the engine design improvements, the lexus hood release mechanism, that pops the hood should you rear end someone to prevent it from being damaged. Its a great wagon. I am very interested in this car, 42 married, no kids, the space in the back is perfect for bikes, hiking gear, trips to Costco, home depot for DIY projects. Without having to have a monster SUV or a truck. I think there is definitely a segment for this car. Been looking at cars/trucks/crossovers for about 1 year, but the cost of vehicles is just insane, so haven't bought anything. Still driving 2012 Camry, and 2004 Beetle, and doing Sound and vibration dampening materials, replacing old headliners, upgrading sound systems on the old cars to improve their driving experience, waiting for Car prices to fall. This car is way to expensive, but so is the entire market.
@ax.o754
Ай бұрын
As someone in a Subaru Impreza. Thinking about getting an Outback. But waiting for the redesign next year. I feel like this is a serious competitor. I am also a fan that Toyota is sticking to physical climate control buttons. Instead of putting it in the screen.
@Realwessharpe
28 күн бұрын
I also own an Impreza and probably will not get another Subaru. Touchscreens have gone overkill and build quality is questionable.
@slowmooving
Күн бұрын
Stay away from boxer engines. My biggest regret, because they burn oil. Think about it the pistons are moving horizontally. theres going to be uneven wear of Piston rings.
@xanderdavis15
Ай бұрын
9:12 if you look in the mirror you can tell this video was filmed a few months ago because there’s the Canadian E34 5-Series that sold on CARS AND BIDS.
@regularwaterfowl1749
Ай бұрын
Nice catch!
@louiearmstrong
Ай бұрын
Doug's the type of guy to abide by Toyota press embargos
@zalansz9450
Ай бұрын
Plot twist...Doug was the one who purchased the BMW....which is why it's there in the mirror for you.
@kikyoass
25 күн бұрын
You’re wrong Doug. This is going to fly off the shelves
@ccarrtterr
Ай бұрын
doug is the type of guy to be the type of guy
@hellocar123
Ай бұрын
to be the type of guy
@calebwany8422
Ай бұрын
"Type of guy" Ahh type of guy
@ozarkliving7263
Ай бұрын
Not original. Dead meme. Grow up. You aren’t relevant or interesting.
@mahimmustakim6859
Ай бұрын
The Toyota crown went from a luxury Opulent sedan to an SUV.
@stephengreidanus
Ай бұрын
The crown sedan is still on the market???
@saxkid6206
Ай бұрын
@@stephengreidanusyeah but this is the follow up
@FracturedGoblin
Ай бұрын
In Japan they still have a *proper* Crown sedan, long and low, not like the one that is in North America. Ours is like a weird lifted sedan, and now this wagon trying not to be a wagon. I'll continue to enjoy my '03 Crown wagon though.
@____-gy5mq
Ай бұрын
suvs are the crabs of cars
@naveenthemachine
Ай бұрын
But the crown we get is an abomination
@aliendroneservices6621
Ай бұрын
0:06 Crown Signia is a station-wagon.
@watercannonscollaboration2281
Ай бұрын
0:12 wait for 6-7 more seconds
@Nutella2004
Ай бұрын
Look like yet another crossover
@haroldbeauchamp3770
Ай бұрын
@@Nutella2004looks like a wagon
@eurotheguy9266
Ай бұрын
If It sit higher than a V70 Volvo , it ain’t a wagon
@arizonacolour8793
Ай бұрын
Yeah he said that. Relax 😂 watch a little more before commenting next time. .
@Nar01
Ай бұрын
Combine the front end with the side profile of a CX-30 and you got yourself a Purosangue!
@hellocar123
Ай бұрын
no v12…
@Thehking5
Ай бұрын
You could do this with any car. Get over it
@sazlefraz
Ай бұрын
Your should look at the crown sport they released in japan XD
@alejandrooceguera4656
Ай бұрын
Ferrari CX-30
@Big.W.
Ай бұрын
My 25 Camry is a Ferrari sedan
@ahmedal-ani7990
13 сағат бұрын
Doug, I don't think you understand the point of the Crown. Japan introduced the new Crown series which included 4 cars, and so far we have 2. It is aimed to be the highest level experience of Toyota before going into Lexus hence the higher quality and driving experience. You are right, the Crown Signia is classified as estate everywhere but North America lol. Toyota says the Signia should fuse the estate feeling with the SUV, hence it is higher than normal estate but lower than an SUV. The crown we have which classified as Sedan...is actually a crossover, lifted sedan and they means to mix the feeling of a sedan with higher of a crossover. There is still the Crown Sport which is a small SUV with performance and Crown Sedan which is the most expensive but luxurious. The whole announcement of the car translated on KZitem. Hope this helps and thank you
@rightlanehog3151
7 сағат бұрын
I had my eye on the Crown Estate the day the Crown line was revealed in July 2022 but I never expected it to reach our market. Hopefully the Signia can survive this tepid review. 😉
@criticalevent
Ай бұрын
This is not the Toyota Crown we wanted.
@naveenthemachine
Ай бұрын
Because Toyota doesn’t know how to compete 😂
@NomenClature-o8s
Ай бұрын
@@naveenthemachine
@Unchainedmaple888
Ай бұрын
I wanted the gorgeous Crown Sport instead
@normanholmes11
Ай бұрын
The two best looking crowns , the Japanese sedan (different from the one in U.S) and the sporty SUV that looks like a Ferrari SUV, are sadly not available
@brandonwiley6530
Ай бұрын
I want the Lexus GS to come back but they’ll never do it
@JustineCarissa
9 күн бұрын
I saw this in person at the dealership today. I actually really liked this car!
@rightlanehog3151
Күн бұрын
I have been enthusiastic about this car since the global announcement of the new Crown line in July 2022. I think it was a smart decision for Toyota to bring some upscale competition for the Outback to our market. With realistic pricing, sales targets matched to supply and steady marketing, they could fill a niche very successfully.
@orangesonicc
Ай бұрын
Here in Japan is classified as a station wagon and the “Venza” is called Harrier here and the Harrier is so popular that I doubt it would be cancelled here
@boxoffisa
Ай бұрын
In Japan its estate same as wagon as you said. And yes Harrier sells so well. Both cars are great. I wonder what Americans truly want. Those two cars are amazing.
@MrOscar5690
29 күн бұрын
What do you call RAV4?
@MrOscar5690
29 күн бұрын
@@boxoffisaAmericans want RAV4. #1 seller
@boxoffisa
29 күн бұрын
@@MrOscar5690 that makes sense. Maybe Toyota was offering lots of crossovers. Haha.
@sanman1188
Ай бұрын
As a single child family, I like this thing to replace my wife's Outback in the future. The one thing I would miss are the Outback roof rails for a roof bag when roadtripping wi 22:39 th the whole family. That said, the new hybrid CX-50 or a hybrid Outback would probably make this redundant for less money.
@the6walkers
25 күн бұрын
Signia does have low profile roof rails.
@dollarn9ne
Ай бұрын
We are selling our RAV4 to pick up the Crown Signia The trunk itself has more room
@steveprinty5674
11 күн бұрын
@@dollarn9ne Do you care that the Signia has no spare tire? 🤔
@dollarn9ne
11 күн бұрын
@@steveprinty5674 I have never used a spare tires since I've started to drive in 2012
@steveprinty5674
10 күн бұрын
@@dollarn9ne I guess that’s why a spare tire is a must for me. I’ve had to use mine several times. The last time was 1 week after buying a new 2014 GMC Denali Crew Cab, a tire went flat after running over something on the freeway, the tire was ruined with only 40 miles on it. Not having a spare tire would have caused a big problem. Your luck may run out. 🤷🏻♂️
@dollarn9ne
10 күн бұрын
@@steveprinty5674 Good thing 1) I have roadside & 2) There are plenty of Americas/Discount Tires around Also, according to your own wording, the last flat you had was 10 years ago
@steveprinty5674
10 күн бұрын
@@dollarn9ne There are pros and cons to every model of vehicle. I might buy a Signia, even with its cons. (Con? ☺️)
@mirzapa
27 күн бұрын
Grandparents from Calgary snow-birding it down to Palm Springs! Hahah 🍁
@jdm542
Ай бұрын
i am one of six customers in the US that was waiting for a Toyota crossover with headlight washers
@zacharyreynolds4303
5 күн бұрын
This is what we need. Crossovers were cool when they started as a "cross" between an wagon and SUV. Now we need a "cross" between a wagon and, well, a crossover. If that's what will keep wagons and sedans sort of alive, then I'll take it.
@rightlanehog3151
Күн бұрын
Exactly! The Outback sell around 150,000 units per year, there must be a market for a high quality competitor.
@Miracle-lg7fr
Ай бұрын
I have a Crown sedan and my god is the car amazing. Drives so smooth and I'm hitting almost 48mpgs consistently. It definitely should have been a lexus or at least had the crown symbol since they kept it as a toyota. Thoroughly impressed with the car. This is just a bigger version of it and that's very cool for the people who want more room. I'm a crown driver for life now!
@purwantiallan5089
27 күн бұрын
Crown Sedan also has lighter weight than Avanza and Crown Signia. :)
@Pamlicojdjdj1487
14 күн бұрын
Too bad I find it’s looks and exterior proportions generally awful.
@edrcozonoking
Ай бұрын
I could care less if it's called an SUV, a CUV or a station wagon. It has space yet drives like a car. I like it.
@godofdun
Ай бұрын
20:48 no way, if I get a wagon that's what I'm friggen calling it lol
@Van-dh5ry
12 күн бұрын
@@dhalsim-1 Only Britain calls it that way.
@TrustworthyFox37
Ай бұрын
This car is literally perfect for my mom, she wants a Lexus NX 350h but she doesn’t want to be seen driving a Lexus, and both of her kids are in college…
@paulie-Gualtieri.
Ай бұрын
Doug the kind of guy who skins and makes a T-shirt out of McDonald's Grimace.
@jwalster9412
Ай бұрын
😶
@ozarkliving7263
Ай бұрын
Pathetic as usual. Grow up
@stephenlackey5852
Ай бұрын
Doug is the kind of guy to refer to himself as an “pretty tall driver“ after telling us previously that he is 6’2”, 6’3”, 6’4”, etc.
@kyleelliott512
Ай бұрын
Imagine this thing lowered a bit, all black, tinted windows with some classy rims.
@the6walkers
25 күн бұрын
Now add the 340 hp hybrid max powertrain and call it the Signia GR.
@anishnattamai8801
23 күн бұрын
Chrome delete also
@cshader2488
7 күн бұрын
it's a Lexus with Toyota badging and it's perfectly priced for the quality it has. This is a car that will never break down. I think you're overestimating the amount of people who want a third row. I will never need more than 5 seats in any vehicle.
@rightlanehog3151
Күн бұрын
Well said. The Signia XLE is a bargain in today's market.
@InsertFlashyName
Ай бұрын
the panoramic view option can also be set to come on automatically under 6mph, perfect for parking
@naveenthemachine
Ай бұрын
That’s nothing new. My 2020 Camry does the same thing
@jxmar_
24 күн бұрын
@@naveenthemachine no one said it was new.. it’s been around since 2014
@crimdell
21 күн бұрын
I love it. Toyota should call it Crown Estate like they do in other markets and embrace the fact that it isn't an SUV.
@christopherkozal7987
Ай бұрын
I love the hammer-head design of this & new Prius. I also like that Toyota has many different cuv/suv options for every taste & budget. I never thought that DeMuro would find a way to complain about that. Of course, this is a guy who drives a Barbie Gwagen 😂
@elad7250
2 күн бұрын
What you're missing in your review is the fact that many of the parts and trims are shared with Lexus. You pay for Toyota, but you get 90% Lexus. It's also assembled in Japan. Top notch craftsmanship.
@yahiaouifedi6263
Ай бұрын
This is a Toyota crown but in a wagon body, it's easy to say that, this is no near an SUV, but it looks soo beautiful inside and out.
@bwofficial1776
Ай бұрын
I'd buy it if I was in the market for something nicer than my Subaru Outback.
@alexcassidy6658
19 күн бұрын
The business case for this car is "I really want a Lexus RX, but can't be seen in one for social or professional reasons". There are lots of those people.
@martinblack781
Ай бұрын
Doug turned into Jay Leno at 18:22
@eds.4815
Ай бұрын
@@martinblack781 Doug turned into Jay Leno shortly after he launched his KZitem channel.
@87teggy
Ай бұрын
Like father, like son
@BonomDenej
27 күн бұрын
Doug looking like Gru in the car's reflection at 6:35
@alexguy4477
Ай бұрын
Toyota has 52 individual vehicles on it's Vehicle section on their US website. Fifty freaking two.
@thedumbconspirator4956
Ай бұрын
They're cannibalizing their own sales. It's funny how Toyota blamed the prius's flop on EVs and came out with a redesign when in reality it's their own hybrid lineup responsible for this.
@bwofficial1776
Ай бұрын
To be fair, a lot of them are the same car with a different body style or engine. The Camry and Camry Hybrid are distinct. The Corolla hatchback is distinct from the Corolla sedan is distinct from the GR Corolla. The Prius Prime is distinct from the Prius. The hybrid trucks are separated from the non-hybrid trucks on the trucks tab despite being the same vehicle. You get the idea.
@StarJoker2
Ай бұрын
you should see the mercedes lineup then 😆
@tomchan2559
Күн бұрын
Venza (Harrier in Asia) was selling very well in Toronto until late 2022 because Japan didn't shipped us enough units. Subsequently, many customers cancelled their deals because of extreme long waiting time. There were thousands of orders not fulfilled. Venza was better than RAV4 Hybrid for just a few thousands dollars more. Crown Signia is not a replacement at all. This SUV is part of the Crown lineup.
@aliendroneservices6621
Ай бұрын
10:54 10:55 VIN starts with a "J". Means it was made in Japan. That explains some of the price difference. Toyota's highest-quality vehicles are made in Japan.
@naveenthemachine
Ай бұрын
Not anymore 😂
@vicariousity3046
Ай бұрын
with the devalued yen that should make it cheaper not more expensive
@th003g
Ай бұрын
So was the Venza. The venza actually had more premium features than this car. Interior Materials wise, this car is a downgrade
@evdanielsson7
Ай бұрын
@@th003gI’d say the Venza had *different* premium features. As a ‘23 Venza Limited owner, I have a power, memory-linked steering column, dimmable skylight, head-up display and a 1200-watt audio system (vs. the Signia’s 800-watt). But the new Signia gets memory-linked mirrors, headlight washers and heated rear seats. I like the Signia but do prefer the Venza’s features (although I really wish my mirrors were memory-linked).
@th003g
Ай бұрын
@evdanielsson7 single stage heated rear seats can hardly be called a premium feature. Toyota really being hamstring by Lexus not moving upmarket interior wise.
@rmyj790
2 күн бұрын
"in the car world, you don't wanna hear station wagon". Well, in the US car world maybe. In Europe and Asia, station wagon is cooler than ever.
@southernbenz2098
Ай бұрын
0:27 FEWER. Fewer seats, Doug. Didn’t you go to Emory??
@stuartbayens4495
Ай бұрын
If you can count them, it's fewer.
@ozarkliving7263
Ай бұрын
He was a c average student with a worthless marketing and journalism degree. He uses his wit to cover for his lack of mental capacity
@FrostyFelix462
Ай бұрын
Finally! Someone who understands the difference between less and fewer. I thought the English language was all but dead.
@stuartbayens4495
Ай бұрын
@@FrostyFelix462 Thank you.
@jterranova
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Nice to not have to always be that grammar guy
@Unchainedmaple888
Ай бұрын
Toyota really should've brought over the Crown Sport instead
@monzoola5022
Ай бұрын
"Paddle shifters that will NEVER EVER BE USED" - accurate lol who's gonna use those in this
@Hella80s
Ай бұрын
Look what they've done to my boy Crown...
@aristotle29
16 күн бұрын
No way that there are people out there that want something that has a significantly interior than the aging RAV4, don't want the size of the highlander, and don't want a lexus. There is just zero chance of that... oh wait, I'm buying one asap.
@rightlanehog3151
Күн бұрын
😉
@albertadams2095
Ай бұрын
I think they could’ve skipped this altogether and made a Camry wagon instead. This will be canceled within 5 years just like the Venza’s before it. Is America not burned out with all of these CUVs (copycat uplifted vehicles) and SUVs (soulless “utility” vehicles) yet? 🙄
@naveenthemachine
Ай бұрын
I’d say 2 years. 5 is too generous
@frankmagana1408
Ай бұрын
Real SUV’s are great, crossovers have their purpose…which is to fill in for the lack of wagons because the American consumer has been brainwashed to buy a crossover because they think they might hit a dirt trail somewhere
@jayforerunner965
Ай бұрын
"Crown" Wagon
@MistrBiggles
Ай бұрын
I asked every American I know and don’t know and they say they aren’t sick of them yet
@baronvonjo1929
Ай бұрын
@@frankmagana1408I can only see SUVs and CUVs in my future. I have had a Camry and Honda Fit and frankly don't understand why cars like that are so low to the ground. The handling was neat. But I'm stuck in traffic and going the speed limit. Handling isn't a good selling point. The cars were so low and easy to damage. Americans will own cars for years and put tens of thousands of miles in them. Eventually we come across bad roads. I can't even get up drive ways or clear curbs at times. Roads inclining and declining suddenly is common and the cars are simply not made for the vast majority of roads. Even basic offroading in gravel can be too much. And you can damage the undercarriage.I'm not going hardcore offroading. But modern sedans and cars have lost the plot. Look at older sedans from the 80s all the way to the 1930s. Much higher up. CUVs are just replicating the principles of the cars from the 1940s.
@brandonsanders8665
3 күн бұрын
Oh look, a dreary grey color with black wheels. What a surprise.
@Sklounst_Actual
Ай бұрын
Toyota trying to nab that awkward "Lexus-Lite" market position, but it didn't work that well for the Venza (a car I actually thought was solid).
@sunshinelolipops1
Ай бұрын
I can't wait to see it in front of me going precisely 8 under the speed limit on a clear sunny day
@rashodm7129
Ай бұрын
Toyota gonna start pricing entry level cars at around 60k soon. 😂
@gm12551
Ай бұрын
There will always be a Corolla at not $60k
@AdamG1983
Ай бұрын
What's a new Corolla SE now? $25K, $30? Prices are getting ridiculous.
@blackwhirlwind1245
Ай бұрын
I guess 50 years will be soon to arrive 😂
@parkergray5346
Ай бұрын
@@AdamG1983but an LE is 22, and dealers are selling them for 20.
@blackgold754
Ай бұрын
@@rashodm7129 and people willl continue defending it cuz it’s “reliable”. We’re getting cooked
@tedunguent156
5 күн бұрын
Doug, there is something that you really just do not understand. The ELDERLY people will NOT buy a Highlander or any other TALL crossover/SUV because INGRESS and EGRESS are too difficult. Short people as well want something lower to the ground. This WAGON is a very smart design and a smart choice for many people regardless of price. Toyota knows this. IMHO the reason the Venza didn't sell better is because every single one of them that .. I .. saw had a black interior. Many people do not want a black interior especially at higher price points. I don't.
@rightlanehog3151
Күн бұрын
Well said.
@alpaljl
Ай бұрын
If I were in the market for a new car today, this would be at the top of my list. I really like it. It would be great if the 3.5 V6 were still an option.
@CarsandTechInfo
Ай бұрын
Or even if the 2.0L turbo-4 from the Highlander which give it a performance edge. I think they should release that as an option at a lower price instead of just keeping this a hybrid
@jesussalas2407
Ай бұрын
Theirs a lot of people that don’t have more than 3 kids, this is a car a lot of people can use
@vitalyt5496
Ай бұрын
Doug is the kind of a guy who brags about his car going 0 - 60 in 4 seconds while sitting in traffic.
@paulira7407
Ай бұрын
My mom always used to tell me why do you need a fast & quick car as a commuter when you are sitting in traffic and must adhere to traffic laws. 😂
@Afraz_9n3
Ай бұрын
@@paulira7407the reason is CRIME😂😂😂
@bernardszeto2064
21 күн бұрын
This car is for upper-middle class ($200K+ annual salary) single professionals who are active like Subaru drivers, but want a more discrete lifestyle. Think single, 30- and 40-something men who are real estate agents/project managers. It’s also a competitor for the Volvo V60 Cross Country, except at a lower price tag, better running costs, and superior reliability!
@rightlanehog3151
Күн бұрын
Exactly.
@dizzydaily
Ай бұрын
dougs the type of guy to not toast his bagel in the morning and just eat it rawdog
@BrazaBryan
Ай бұрын
lame
@mr.scurvy
Ай бұрын
Real high quality ny/nj bagels basically never get toasted...
@VikDFW
25 күн бұрын
One has to notice that Doug sits down nowadays on a swivel chair (and indoors) in his garage, as opposed to standing and kneeling down outside in earlier videos. Gotta say when you've made it big, you deserve a chair.
@jamesmurmurzancone4532
Ай бұрын
Doug the kind of guy who as a child played junk yard with his friends hot wheels collection.
@KellyNorman-wu6qr
Ай бұрын
Doug is the kind of guy with no job like you, he's a stalker creeper and loser
@Skclassified
Ай бұрын
Toyota-“no more boring cars” Douge- “mid-size yawn “
@AEVMU
Ай бұрын
Crossover. Doug, the Corolla Touring is a wagon. This is a cross over because it it literally crossing over categories.
@garthhowe297
Ай бұрын
I think a family would be extremely happy with this. Beautiful interior, great mileage, and still accelerates faster than they will ever push it.
@ZevMeth_originaljewishmusic
Ай бұрын
Doug: This car is great money for it's price, but people won't buy it because it's overpriced 😂😂😂
@cbotten106
28 күн бұрын
Unorthodox use of the English language by Mr. De Muro there.
@sohamnanavati6237
Ай бұрын
Good to know that Toyota has so many SUVs in US. Here in India they are basically rebadging and selling Maruti Suzuki cars for lower priced models and have stopped innovating at the premium Segment and stuck to same Innova and Fortuner which are honestly outdated and highly overpriced. Infact the Fortuner is more expensive than an entry level BMW or a Mercedes,priced at 60 Lakhs Indian Rupees-On Road Price. Would love to know @Doug's thoughts on this..
@NovaResource
Ай бұрын
10:38: Heated windshield: You make it sound like that’s a new feature. My 2006 Hyundai Tucson had that option. As does my 2011 Kia Forte. It works great in the winter and should be a standard feature just like the rear window defroster that is standard on just about all cars today.
@bauerma4
7 күн бұрын
I like how the title is dismissive, yet the video is 20 minutes of superlatives. Also, my empty nester parents literally just bought this.
@rightlanehog3151
Күн бұрын
Yes, the whole tone is contradictory especially from a guy who owns a luxury wagon. Congratulations to your parents, I think they made an excellent choice.
@Randze
Ай бұрын
Am I the only one who doesnt think this is a wagon at all? The new Outback is still classified as an SUV it's lost its wagon identity, Doug is 6'4 and its literally almost reaching him😂
@Carlisho
Ай бұрын
Yeah is just a tad too tall for me to call it a wagon, if the car was slammed maybe 😂
@valiantviktor
Ай бұрын
You're not alone! The ground clearance and overall height make it too big to be a wagon, imho.
@calebwany8422
Ай бұрын
@@valiantviktorthen it's a crossover wagon
@christianabad9982
Ай бұрын
My pet peeve is calling tall crossovers a wagon, which this is not. This is just a crossover trying hard to be a wagon.
@tomas9830
27 күн бұрын
Just lower it and it would be a wagon a 100%
@johnlilly0
Ай бұрын
As a happy owner of a 2020 Audi Allroad, this sounds good actually--if only it had a lot more power. I'd buy this for like 10k more than they're asking if it had a better drivetrain.
@ZevMeth_originaljewishmusic
Ай бұрын
Conclusion from Doug: this car is totally worth the price, but people nowadays care more about practicality than features, so no one's going to buy it. Well maybe you should teach people about value Doug!?!?
@vg4472
Ай бұрын
Thats why I purchased a Mazda Sport Wagon this weekend. I was surprised how fast it was & how it takes corners.
@RaphaelRaeckersYT
Ай бұрын
Bro crossovers in Germany are exactly like this: a wagon that has just more ground clearance. I don’t see the problem.
@costafilh0
Ай бұрын
PLEASE UPDATE THE DOUGSCORE SPREADSHEET. THANKS!
@thisismagacountry1318
22 күн бұрын
You got it wrong, Doug. It's not a vehicle. It's a mobile apartment. All you need is a Planet Fitness membership, a mattress pad, and 2 laundry baskets in each footwell. One for clothing. One for food. Plug in an inverter for a mini fridge.
@jwalster9412
Ай бұрын
This SUV is so SUV, its basically non distinguishable from every other SUV.
@Lorentz_Driver
Ай бұрын
I guess if you don't pay attention, sure
@jwalster9412
Ай бұрын
@@Lorentz_Driver it's a "SUV" with different badging.
@hereigoagain5050
Ай бұрын
Beautiful! The Avalon and RAV4 had a baby!
@Scisca1a2a
Ай бұрын
The Toyota lineup is very clear and logical. The problem is that Americans seem to be incapable of understanding the difference between crossovers, SUVs and off-roaders - as Doug showed in this video. He clearly has no clue about these classes of cars, as evidenced in 2:32 and him using "crossover SUV" as one thing. Comparing a crossover (Crown Signia) to an SUV (Highlander) makes as much sense as comparing a sedan to a pick-up truck. A crossover is a higher version of a regular car. Just like this car. Highlander is clearly an SUV. Different type of car, different target audience, expectations and characteristics. Plus. 7s to 100 km/h - "not as slow as to be dangerous, but..."... 😵💫 Seriously? 7s in a family urban car is something to criticize?
@CarsandTechInfo
Ай бұрын
No the Highlander is a. 3-row midsize crossover on the same platform as the Camry. The 4Runner is a proper off-roading SUV. So is the Sequoia which is an SUV based on the Tundra. The Land Cruiser is another off-road focusing SUV so those are 3 proper SUVs
@dredwings08
Ай бұрын
@Doug Demuro You can have 2 panels at once. Music and map on at the same time on the infotainment.
@davidp2888
Ай бұрын
"The Crown sedan is kind of a heinous car." Toyota will be canceling the Crown sedan forthwith. lol
@marciliojunior4919
Ай бұрын
Really ? It's selling that bad ?
@hellocar123
Ай бұрын
good.
@hellocar123
Ай бұрын
@@marciliojunior4919yeah not surprised, who wants a 50k lifted lwb prius?
@TheTyisawesome
Ай бұрын
@marciliojunior4919 More like it's selling??😂
@marciliojunior4919
Ай бұрын
@@hellocar123 I mean is a goofy car for sure, but it's one of those you like because of how goofy they are, like the AMC eagle or the Subaru brat
@theroburrito
Ай бұрын
As a gen 1 venza owner, I want one. Wagon with luxury interior but toyota reliability. But they should have made it a PHEV, and it would have been more price competitive if it was a phev. The highlander feels like a large SUV with upright truck seating. I'm a parent and I've never wanted a 3rd row.
@Unsalted375
Ай бұрын
When your Ferrari Purosangue from Temu finally arrives
@Pamlicojdjdj1487
14 күн бұрын
Best comment!😂😂😂
@saywhatnow57
Ай бұрын
I did not like these when I saw one in person, as I was purchasing a 24 Tacoma. But I still get them and why some folks would want one. They are fairly practical looking. There's just sooooo many options in this segment.
@Galjamakarova6ks2b-wx1ed
Ай бұрын
The edits are on point, loved it!
@Jens_Roadster
Ай бұрын
@@Galjamakarova6ks2b-wx1ed copied bot comment.
@mannydrives
Ай бұрын
I want this car. The RAV4 is a dime a dozen and the Highlander is too much vehicle for what I need. Btw, I’m looking to replace my first gen Venza and this looks like the best fit. And I’m sure I’m not alone here.
@panameradan6860
Ай бұрын
Toyota needs to do two things: (1) make these Venza-like cars PHEVs; and (2) bring some real PHEV wagons to America. But this Crown Signia looks like a wagon to me, so just put a PHEV drivetrain in it that's identical to that in the RAV4 Prime (or with a bigger battery pack for better all-electric range).
@karljaques744
Ай бұрын
Finally! its great to see no third row of seats! Not everyone wants lots of seats and there are some of us that value more cargo (shopping) space than more seats! My issue is that with smaller SUVs that still have a third row of seats, they have almost no cargo space!
@stevennevins6643
20 күн бұрын
I think Doug will be eating his words about the Signia not selling well.
@Pamlicojdjdj1487
14 күн бұрын
Sure buddy😂
@rightlanehog3151
Күн бұрын
With realistic sales targets matched to supply and steady marketing, the Signia should succeed.
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