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The S170-generation Crown Majesta was introduced in Japan in September 1999. UZS171 denotes the 4.0L V8 rear-wheel-drive C Type with a five-speed automatic. Toyota’s related 4.0 A Type is chassis UZS175, while the 4.0 C Type i-Four AWD is chassis UZS173. They are not factory grades of the UZS171 chassis on this page.
The UZS171 1UZ-FE produces approximately 206kW (280PS) from 3,968cc. The C Type’s air suspension is a significant distinction from the related conventional-spring A Type. Toyota also offered a genuine 10th Anniversary Edition based on C Type with distinctive interior, navigation and wheel appointments. Actual factory fittings vary by year and special edition.
Australian eligibility is based on SEV-000833 and the in-force MRE-000069, which lists the UZS171 1UZ-FE sedan and the 01/1999–12/2004 regulatory window. Toyota production began in September 1999, so the earlier January–August 1999 months in the approval are not evidence that Japanese UZS171 cars were manufactured then.
Example landed and complied pricing on this page starts from about $10,100 AUD, with a recent auction-based median around $11,200 AUD (AUD 1 = JPY 105). Not a quote.
Related guides: Toyota Crown Athlete V import guide · Toyota Crown Majesta 200 Series V8 import guide · Toyota Crown S18 Series import guide
UZS171 is the 4.0L 1UZ-FE V8 rear-wheel-drive C Type Majesta with a five-speed automatic under Performance SEV-000833 and MRE-000069 (01/1999–12/2004). UZS175 A Type and UZS173 C Type i-Four are separate chassis codes.
Not included under this chassis’s approval: UZS175 A Type, UZS173 C Type i-Four, JZS177 3.0L or Athlete V JZS171. Those vehicles require their own eligibility check.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1UZ-FE, 3,968cc naturally aspirated V8 petrol |
| Power | Approximately 206kW (280PS) at 6,000rpm |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Factory transmission | Five-speed automatic |
| Factory chassis-grade pairing | UZS171 = 4.0 C Type; 10th Anniversary C Type special version |
| Suspension | Electronically controlled air suspension on C Type |
| Seating/body | Five-seat four-door sedan |
| Related but separate chassis | UZS175 = 4.0 A Type; UZS173 = 4.0 C Type i-Four AWD |
Estimated landed and complied prices in AUD at AUD 1 = JPY 105 for UZS171. High, median and low cards are drawn from recent Japan auction sold results for this chassis. Final cost varies with condition, kilometres, auction results, shipping and compliance. Not a quote. All prices are in AUD and include vehicle purchase, importation and compliance. Roadworthy certificate, registration and stamp duty costs are excluded. Auction examples are provided as general pricing references. Individual vehicles must meet the applicable SEVS and Model Report requirements to be eligible for import.
High end
$12,900 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
Median
$11,200 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
Low end
$10,100 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
For UZS171, compare original C Type and its documented 10th Anniversary special edition. A Type is not another UZS171 trim: it has a different chassis code, UZS175.
| Genuine UZS171 version | What distinguishes it | Buying considerations |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 C Type | 1UZ-FE 4.0L V8, rear-wheel drive, five-speed automatic, electronically controlled air suspension and the upper Majesta equipment path | Assess air suspension, factory navigation, leather upholstery and rear comfort equipment individually. |
| 4.0 C Type 10th Anniversary special edition | Genuine special version of C Type; Toyota documented dedicated black leather or ivory trim, special navigation startup presentation, chrome-style 16-inch alloys and privacy glass | Confirm original anniversary equipment on the specific car; do not treat later fitted wheels or upholstery as proof of a factory special edition. |
Smooth naturally aspirated performance, approximately 206kW with five-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
A key UZS171 specification. The simpler 4.0 A Type with coil springs exists as UZS175, a different chassis.
Genuine 10th Anniversary C Type cars have special interior and presentation items, including dedicated trim, navigation presentation and wheels.
Active Rear Steering and higher-level electronics must be verified for the particular build and fitted option set; do not claim they were standard for every UZS171.
UZS175 A Type, UZS173 i-Four, JZS177 3.0L and the later URS206/UZS207 are distinct model-code paths. This guide is for UZS171 only.
Sources: ROVER SEVS approval · Toyota Japan catalogue archive · Japan import calculator · Import FAQs
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