The Toyota Crown Kluger will only be sold in the Chinese market At the 2021 Shanghai Motor Show, Toyota has officially launched the legendary Toyota Crown high-rise version, called the Crown Kluger. Although officially launched, the model parameters are still kept confidential and only confirmed to use the hybrid powertrain. According to previously leaked information, the Toyota Crown Kluger is a bit longer and taller than the Highlander but the width and wheelbase are the same. The Toyota Crown Kluger engine, still according to the website above, is a 198 hp 2.5-liter hybrid gasoline – slightly lower than the version available in North America and Europe (243 hp). Vehicle weight falls to approximately 2,000 kg. Toyota Crown Kluger will use a hybrid engine For China, this is a completely new model, but for the global market, this can be considered only a luxury version of the 7-seat Toyota Highlander SUV, which has been renamed. Because Toyota Crown Kluger is developed and looks almost similar to the 4th generation Highlander. Meanwhile in China, Toyota Highlander is still only sold 3rd generation. At the exhibition, the car is also considered by the manufacturer (a joint venture between Toyota and FAW in China) as a special luxury version sold in parallel with the old Highlander on the market. The interior space on the Toyota Crown Kluger is almost identical to the 4th generation Highlander In addition, if you want to own the Toyota Crown Kluger, customers outside of China will only be able to buy through private import channels. As confirmed by related parties at the show, the Crown Kluger SUV will only be sold in China. Toyota Crown Kluger will open for sale in China officially in mid-2021 with details announced at the same time.