Toyota Crown specs: horsepower, fuel consumption & ground clearance

*1,500 km a month at KES 226.96 per litre of petrol (EPRA Nairobi, 15 Oct – 14 Nov 2026) (diesel: KES 227.76/L). Typical factory figures — individual cars vary.

Generation S210 · 2012–2018 · source: GariAI lookup of manufacturer data

Power

220 hp

Torque

221 Nm

Engine

2.5L 4-cyl hybrid (2.5L 2AR-FSE inline-4)

Engine size

2,493 cc

Cylinders

4

Fuel

Hybrid

Transmission

CVT

Drivetrain

RWD

Ground clearance

140 mm

Fuel economy

23.2 km/L

Fuel tank

65 litres

Seats

5

0–100 km/h

7.9 s

Top speed

180 km/h

Kenya Fit

• Fuel saver23.2 km/L — about KES 14,700 a month for 1,500 km at today’s pump price.
• Traffic-jam friendlyHybrid: the electric motor does the stop-start work, so it sips fuel in Nairobi traffic.
• Parts everywhereToyota spares are sold in every town and on Kirinyaga Road, and every mechanic knows them.
• Easy overtaking220 hp makes overtaking lorries on the Nairobi–Nakuru highway quick and safe.

What it means in plain English

Power — 220 hp, “Confident”. The Kenyan sweet spot: safe, quick overtakes on Nairobi–Nakuru with room to spare when fully loaded.

Torque — 221 Nm, “Moderate”. Pulls a family car well. You will hear the engine work up the Kikuyu–Limuru escarpment.

Ground clearance — 140 mm, “Saloon”. Fine on tarmac. Take bumps slowly, at an angle, and avoid deep ruts.

Fuel economy — 23.2 km/L, “Very frugal”. Among the cheapest cars to run in Kenya. Ideal for Uber/Bolt and long commutes. At KES 226.96 per litre of petrol (EPRA Nairobi, 15 Oct – 14 Nov 2026), 1,000 km costs about KES 9,800, 1,500 km about KES 14,700 and 2,500 km about KES 24,500.

Engine — 4 cylinders, “Kenya’s workhorse”. Smooth enough, economical, and strong when turbocharged — especially as a diesel. Parts on every street in Kirinyaga Road, and every mechanic knows them. The safest first-car choice.

The 2016 Toyota Crown (S210 generation, widely imported as the Royal or Athlete Hybrid) offers executive-level luxury combined with exceptional fuel efficiency. Its 2.5-litre hybrid powertrain provides ample performance with remarkably low running costs for an executive sedan. It features a supremely quiet and comfortable ride over paved roads, though its low ground clearance requires care on rougher Kenyan routes. Widely available Toyota hybrid mechanical parts make long-term maintenance manageable and reliable.

Generation S210 · 2012–2018 · source: GariAI lookup of manufacturer data

Power

203 hp

Torque

243 Nm

Engine

2.5L V6 (2.5L 4GR-FSE V6)

Engine size

2,499 cc

Cylinders

6

Fuel

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD

Ground clearance

135 mm

Fuel economy

11.4 km/L

Fuel tank

71 litres

Seats

5

0–100 km/h

8.4 s

Top speed

180 km/h

Kenya Fit

• Parts everywhereToyota spares are sold in every town and on Kirinyaga Road, and every mechanic knows them.
• Easy overtaking203 hp makes overtaking lorries on the Nairobi–Nakuru highway quick and safe.
• Low — mind the bumpsOnly 135 mm of ground clearance: take bumps slowly, at an angle, and avoid deep ruts.

What it means in plain English

Power — 203 hp, “Confident”. The Kenyan sweet spot: safe, quick overtakes on Nairobi–Nakuru with room to spare when fully loaded.

Torque — 243 Nm, “Moderate”. Pulls a family car well. You will hear the engine work up the Kikuyu–Limuru escarpment.

Ground clearance — 135 mm, “Low”. Will scrape on many Kenyan bumps and potholes. Best kept on smooth tarmac.

Fuel economy — 11.4 km/L, “Average”. Typical for an SUV or larger saloon. At KES 226.96 per litre of petrol (EPRA Nairobi, 15 Oct – 14 Nov 2026), 1,000 km costs about KES 19,900, 1,500 km about KES 29,900 and 2,500 km about KES 49,800.

Engine — 6 cylinders, “The silk-smooth cruiser”. Naturally balanced and refined, with effortless highway pace. Noticeably thirstier than a 4. Servicing costs more, but parts for Toyota/Lexus V6s are easy to find.

The 2016 Toyota Crown Athlete (S210 series) with a 2.5-litre 4GR-FSE V6 engine offers executive comfort, high refinement, and remarkable reliability. Highly popular in Kenya as a luxury saloon, it features a smooth rear-wheel-drive platform, upscale interior materials, and dependable Toyota mechanicals that make long-distance highway driving exceptionally quiet and comfortable. Operating costs remain manageable due to robust engine engineering and widespread availability of spare parts across major towns in Kenya.

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