Lexus Doesn't Want You To Drive The 2026 Toyota Crown Signia

Toyota built a 4,210 pound crossover on a Lexus-adjacent platform, filled the doors with acoustic insulation, and priced it thousands below a comparable RX hybrid. The engineering contradiction is whether the continuously variable transmission and front drive bias ruin the luxury illusion or if the Crown Signia is secretly the smartest buy in the segment. We test the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia Limited in Bronze Age to see if its 2.5-liter four cylinder and rear mounted 89 lb-ft electric motor justify the $52,825 USD / $63,358 CAD price tag. We evaluate the TNGA-K platform's swing valve dampers, analyze the acoustic glass isolation, and dig into the owner forums to uncover the missing spare tire and synthesized engine noise. If you are cross shopping the Lexus RX 350h, watch this full diagnostic before walking into a dealership. The 2025 Lexus RX 500h Black Line Is a 366HP Hybrid That Actually Drives Like It Means It https://youtu.be/QOAdoIBjuk8 ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=brianmakse /// SOCIAL Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. #ToyotaCrownSignia #CrownSignia #CarReview #LexusRX #BrianMakse

Added 24 Jun 2026