On December 25th in Japan, the all-new Toyota Crown was introduced with the 2.5L hybrid engine that’s expected to power the 2014 Lexus IS 300h.
Going from the press release, this new rear-wheel-drive hybrid system brings D-4S technology together with a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder inline Atkinson cycle engine and high-torque electric motor — all together, it produces 217 total system horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque while delivering fuel economy of 54.8 mpg (4.29L/100km) and a CO2 of 100 g/km.
(As it stands, only European & Asian markets will be offering the first-ever IS hybrid — the Lexus IS 300h will not be available in North America.)
For full specifications, check out the chart after the jump.
| Engine | Model | 2AR-FSE |
| Displacement | 2,493 cc | |
| Maximum output | 131 kW (178 PS)/6,000 rpm | |
| Maximum torque | 221 N-m (22.5 kgf-m)/4,200—4,800 rpm | |
| Motor | Model | 1KM |
| Maximum output | 105 kW (143 PS) | |
| Maximum torque | 300 N-m (30.6 kgf-m) | |
| Complete system | Maximum output* | 162 kW (220 PS) |
| Battery | Nickel-metal hydride | |
| *Using both engine power and electric motor power; based on TMC calculations | ||
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