Enthusiasts may scoff at them, but the sales figures show that consumers can't get enough of SUVs. In the US, Toyota's best-selling car is the RAV4, with over 407,000 sold in 2021. High-riding SUVs are the money makers and, as such, automakers are doing away with sedans. Toyota, for example, has elected to not renew its competent Avalon for the 2023 model year. Earlier this year, we speculated the Crown would replace the Avalon in the US, with a leaked dealer memo suggesting the classy sedan would arrive in October 2022.
But if they're a dying breed, why would Toyota replace the Avalon with yet another large sedan? Well, according to bestcarweb, it may not arrive as a traditional sedan. As rendered below, the Japanese publication has suggested that the 16th-generation Crown may spring a crossover derivative of sorts. While it has fastback body styling, the render below shows a raised ride height and chunky black wheel arch trim, as favored by consumers.