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Toyota unveils Majesta S-Class and 7-series rival

rybo submitted on 3/26/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:02:28 AM

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In most markets, the best Toyota sedan you could buy would be a Camry or Avalon but in Japan (and a few other select markets) you could step into one of several luxury flagship saloons based around Toyota’s Crown platform.

The Crown is sold in a variety of models including a hybrid version and the top-end Century and Majesta, and in its home market it’s held in a similar league to cars like the Mercedes Benz S-Class and BMW 7-series – at least in terms of technology.

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Toyota unveils Majesta S-Class and 7-series rival

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Well, Toyota definitely has a wealth of vehicles in its homeland we will more than likely not see imported here for various reason (dollar to the yen, design taste, etc) but as you can see, there isn't a dearth of technology. Very interesting and intriguing as well.
— inspirion7 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 10:23:50 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

toyota really should offer a competitor in the full size market. they could really give the other manufacturers a run for their money. bmw, infiniti, mercedes, and lexus should all watch out.
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 10:55:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -15

Why would Lexus a Toyota brand be scared...yeah that made total sense
— 1fstmach (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 11:14:37 AM | | Votes: 12

That's hilairous: "Lexus should watch out" for what Toyota may or may not do? Don't you know that Lexus IS Toyota?
— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 1:52:37 PM | | Votes: 7

yes, i know toyota makes lexus. that's what made my comment humorous. i'd prefer this toyota to the lexus ls, and that is also amusing.
— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 7:47:16 PM | | Votes: -1

The LS460 competes with the S class and 7 series. The GS350/GS460 compete on the next level down. How many big sedans does Toyota need? Here in the US I don't think Toyota wants more cars that compete with Lexus models.
— crslmn (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 10:12:07 PM | | Votes: 3

Realy like the new Majesta, to bad its only for the JDM market.
— STJ88 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 11:06:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Toyota rivaling S-Class and 7 Series? Are you for real?
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 11:07:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Lexus is also Toyota with different logo, and Lexus is rivalling S-Class or 7-series, so basicaly Toyota Lexus LS is rivalling S-Class or 7-series.
— abcd (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 11:19:58 AM | | Votes: 2

Lexus is a different brand that offers a different buyer experience than Toyota. You don't get nearly the same service at the Toyota dealership as the Lexus one. That is one reason that Lexus buyer's are so pleased with the brand.
— 91z4me (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 11:29:09 AM | | Votes: 2

Toyota dealer near my office has a sign that says they "Service Lexus for Less." It is a Toyota/Scion dealership.
— Dr550 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 1:35:09 PM | | Votes: 5

Haha..all these pathetic losers posting here, they don't even have the cash to buy a Corolla without going subprime, let alone a Crown haha...however they feel "attacked" as if BMW, MB, Lexus gives a s!hit about them.
— johnnydoe (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 3:57:21 PM | | Votes: 2

Is it April 1st yet?
— 1evlaudi (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 11:39:51 PM | | Votes: 1

BigCheasy/Crappy, remember at you not with you...
— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 12:46:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

I hope the refresh to the LS460 adopts some of the changes to the Crown.
— adamsaf723 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 11:22:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

" the best Toyota sedan you could buy would be a Camry or Avalon "

I think the best toyota is LS460 , isn't it ?
— alsarea3 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 11:33:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

pretty lame comment

Just because the parent company is Toyota doesn't equate into a direct translation with a different badge and name.

— 1fstmach (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 12:12:57 PM | | Votes: 5

Toyota is NOT the PARENT CO of LEXUS. Its the SAME COMPANY!!!!!
GET it. GEEEZZZ. wake up. This car is just and LS with some different styling and downgrade materials for Toyota prices.
— vonbeeler (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 2:58:16 PM | | Votes: 0

No Lexus and Toyota aren't the SAME company, they both have entirely different management teams, the same way VW ISN'T Audi.

Short bus running late today?
— StarSearch (View Profile)

Posted on 3/27/2009 9:02:45 AM | | Votes: 0

Crap styling, but I will add:

Monkey see - Monkey do
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 11:37:14 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

Such a derivative design (yet again). Toyota should stick to what it does best: build Yaris and Prius vehicles. These "high-end" models (read: Lexus) are so dull as to put you to sleep before you even get behind the wheel.
— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 11:48:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Yeah, because everyone drives at the g-limit of their vehicles and through loops on the way to work. (insert gigantic eye-roll here)

How crazy would are roads be if people actually drove as nutty as the self-described "enthusiasts" here say!!

Grow up dude.
— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 12:06:08 PM | | Votes: -3

I am sure he lives his life a 1/4 mile at a time
— 1fstmach (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 12:21:05 PM | | Votes: 1

204E60, I know you didn't say one thing about driving "loops" or "g-limit" or "how crazy would are roads be, or driving 1/4 miles at a time, but some of us don't get cars to help us enjoy life with intriguing design or involving driving experience. I just want to get to starbucks and put my venti mocha latte in my cup holder for my daily buzz. By the way, my DOES have some world class styling elements (albeit lifted from other cars).
— camrydriver (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 1:32:44 PM | | Votes: 0

Ooooo, CamryDriver.... the exciting life you lead! Starbucks and a daily buzz! And the use of "world class" in a sentence... talented and original! (alas, you spoiled it all with your "DOES" word... your DOES does what?
— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 1:50:47 PM | | Votes: 3

A Toyota story gets posted and ends up with a bunch of senseless, un-funny, borderline racist, and fanboy posts?

It must be just another day in autospies land!
— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 2:23:20 PM | | Votes: 3

Sorry, about the typos. My Camry has world class design elements just like a 7 Series and 5 Series (trunk and tail lights). I get all the great design but with front wheel drive! See my photo!!
— camrydriver (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 4:02:40 PM | | Votes: 2

camrydriver, you are right in your assessments. RWD is so OVERRATED. what good is it if the car doesn't have enuff power to induce power oversteer? not to mention, even if it does, it worse than useless in SNOW country, it is a liability. why has practically the whole automotive world switched from traditional rwd to fwd? because it makes sense for 90+% of the vehicles on the road!

that said, honda has also proven that a fwd or awd vehicle can 'handle' and corner just as well as rwd. the only cars more popular than fwd toyotas and hondas (and other fwd sedans) here in interior alaska are awd subarus.
even europhiles get 4-matic benzes. NO one here buys bmws except poseurs. and they only drive them in the summer.

and yes, the camry IS more stylish than mundane 3s and 5s.
— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 3/29/2009 1:44:15 AM | | Votes: -1

I luv how Toyota classed up my Camry by incorporating the 7 Series trunklid and 5 Series taillights! Awesome! FWD is great, the torque-steer makes it feel POWERFUL when it tugs on the steering wheel. ;-D AS for the rest of your comments, I don't know what oversteer means and you are right about Honda and front drive - the NSX and S2000 were fine driving sporty cars.
— camrydriver (View Profile)

Posted on 4/1/2009 6:44:57 PM | | Votes: 1

is this going to replace the avalon?
— 1dott8 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 1:30:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I thought that was what the Lexus LS was for. I guess its not doing its job?????????
— B7FAN (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 1:37:23 PM | | Votes: 0

such a stupid statement.

the LS came out before the avalon. the GS is more uplevel too. and finally, the lexus ES and IS are SMALLER than the avalon.

just points out the level of stupidity of those who make like lexus = toyota.
— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 3/29/2009 2:01:28 AM | | Votes: 0

"If you can't say something nice then don't say anything at all"

....oh well I better keep my fingers still on this one!

...oh what the hell...this car is an LS 460 with a Toyota badge...so what's the big deal?!?
— Need4Speed (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 1:30:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Exactly
— vonbeeler (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 3:01:55 PM | | Votes: -1

Headlights could have been better but still nice car, seems like it shares many parts with LS460. Something like Land cruiser and LX570.
Toyota also has some other good sedans like premio, Mark X which they don't export officially.

JUGNU
— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 1:35:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

Remember BigCheasy/Crappy, we're laughing at you, not with you...
— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 2:21:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I didnt know people liked to make themselves look dumber and more idiotic than they really are. Or are you just like that, bigeasy?
— lexusrox123 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/27/2009 8:53:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

Toyota is NOT the PARENT CO of LEXUS. Its the SAME COMPANY!!!!!
GET it. GEEEZZZ. wake up. This car is just and LS with some different styling and downgrade materials for Toyota prices.
— vonbeeler (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 2:58:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

Wow! Someone is cranky.

irrational bias + bad mood = ass
— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 3:10:37 PM | | Votes: 3

The Crown Camry.
— cococo (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 3:39:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

But it's not yet April Fool's Day.
— supermoto (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 3:47:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Just fyi for all of you: the new LS is not based on the Crown anymore. It is its own car, on its own platform, developed by a team of Lexus engineers and designers, not Toyota engineers or designers. All previous-generation LSs were derivatives of Toyota Crowns, but the new one is not, following along with Lexus's continued separation from Toyota that initiated in 2007.
— Anthony (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 4:51:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6

prove it!!!
— 1evlaudi (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 11:42:56 PM | | Votes: -1

am I the only one who see's that it looks like a Camry with an expensive grille? Just an observation....lol
— NISSANINFINITI (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 4:59:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

this ugly pig is going to rival the S-class and 7 series? Which crackhead came to that conclusion? Lexus has a much better chance, but a toyota? and in this type of economy? wouldn't it also be rivaling the LS as well? Wtf??
— recca7 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 5:23:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I've seen many cabs use Majestas in Japan
— philippz (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 7:29:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

NissanInfiniti,
All Infinitis not only look like Nissans with a different name, but literally are Nissans. Nissan doesn't even try to hide this fact.

Lexus' L-finesse is still one of the best designs out there, so much the Germans are lifting it.
— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 8:42:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Boy are you dumb as hell.
— Mercedes (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 8:54:30 PM | | Votes: -1

Pure Toyota....no style inside or out.....the worlds best Camry. Kinda silly to think it would ever be sold anywhere else when the LS460 is clearly superior.......
— Mercedes (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 8:53:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

There is something about RWD - V8 Sound & leather and a toned down trac. control system that makes these Toyotas fun to slide around, i'm from B'desh so I've driven these, especially the Turbo Chaser or Mark II, which are fun.
— StickShiftCamry (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 9:52:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

Dumb as hell = buying a B-class and thinking its the pinnacle of luxury because somebody glued a $5 plastic star on the nose.

Look at all the fear a rather lame looking Toyota is creating.
— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/26/2009 11:41:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Yea lots of fear about another Toyota product loafing along in the left lane about 5mph under the limit.
— vonbeeler (View Profile)

Posted on 3/27/2009 2:56:51 PM | | Votes: -1

I can hear your knees rattling. Its okay, Toyota isn't planning on buying Mercedes in the near term.
— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 3/27/2009 10:44:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

LOL! it's not just his knees rattling huu, his peabrain in an empty skull is also rattling.

he totally missed that other BRANDS are fearful of the toyota/lexus sales juggernaut. its irrelevant whether or not there is fear on the road.
— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 3/29/2009 2:11:52 AM | | Votes: 0

i meant other brands AND their brand whoring cheerleaders.
— XYZZ (View Profile)

Posted on 3/29/2009 2:16:19 AM | | Votes: 0

Who thinks Lexus and Toyota are different? They have different dealerships, but Lexus is just a name for Toyotas built in Japan, rather than US or Canada.
In Asia, you see the Toyota ES300 and Toyota LS models. They don't pretend its anything different "at home".
So, is this the new LS or ES or what?
They can't sell these here (profitably) because of the exchange rate, unless they charge much higher prices ... hence the splitting of Lexus and Toyota dealerships in the US.
— DieselRules (View Profile)

Posted on 3/29/2009 3:15:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

cleary another dumbass. lexus is a STAND ALONE BRAND in japan you moron.and yes toyota has the crown series of cars which are totally different than lexus. of course for the moron racists who post here it makes no difference.
— OneOfOne (View Profile)

Posted on 4/6/2009 2:57:18 AM | | Votes: 1

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