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The Toyota Crown S18 Series, often called the Zero Crown, includes refined Royal Saloon sedans, sportier Athlete models and the luxury Crown Majesta. This guide covers four Japanese-market configurations with separate Australian approvals: the 3.0L GRS182 rear-wheel drive, 3.0L GRS183 i-Four all-wheel drive, 3.5L GRS184 Athlete rear-wheel drive and 4.3L UZS186 Majesta V8 rear-wheel drive. Each must be matched to its own chassis, engine and import pathway.
Compare factory specifications, genuine grades and estimated landed and complied prices below.
GRS182 3GR-FSE 3.0 V6 RWD.
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| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3GR-FSE, 2,994cc naturally aspirated V6, D-4 direct injection |
| Factory output | 188kW (256PS), 314Nm |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Factory transmission | Six-speed Super ECT automatic |
| Body | Four-door sedan |
| Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Australian approval | SEV-000696, 01/2004–12/2009 SEVS range; matching MRE-000008 |
Estimated landed and complied prices in AUD at AUD 1 = JPY 105 for GRS182. 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
$11,200 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
Median
$9,300 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
Low end
$8,900 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
| Genuine Toyota grade / edition | Key differences |
|---|---|
| Royal Saloon | Comfort-oriented 3.0L RWD with a quieter luxury presentation and Toyota’s six-speed automatic |
| Royal Saloon G | Higher luxury specification, with upgraded powered-seat and rear-passenger convenience equipment according to year |
| Athlete 3.0 | Sport-oriented 3.0L RWD; distinctive front/rear styling and sportier cabin appointments versus Royal |
| Athlete G Package (3.0) | Higher-equipment Athlete specification, with year-specific luxury seating and convenience additions |
| Royal Saloon Premium Edition (2007, where equipped) | Genuine period special edition with dedicated trim and convenience equipment; confirm build-year specification |
Original Toyota options included navigation and premium audio systems, leather seating and sunroof equipment on applicable trims. Higher-grade power seating, rear comfort items and parking/safety packages depended on grade and year.
Toyota’s key-integrated wristwatch was a dealer-installed accessory, not standard factory equipment.
Check the individual Japanese equipment record rather than treating every advertised Royal Saloon as a Royal Saloon G.
The 3.0-litre 3GR-FSE uses Toyota’s D-4 direct injection for a sharp, refined Royal Saloon character.
GRS182 is the dedicated RWD 3.0 path – distinct from the GRS183 i-Four AWD twin.
Early S18 Crowns are often called “Zero Crown” in Japan for the clean, first-of-generation redesign.
Sources: ROVER SEVS approval · Toyota Japan catalogue archive · Japan import calculator · Import FAQs
GRS183 3GR-FSE 3.0 V6 AWD.
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| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3GR-FSE, 2,994cc naturally aspirated V6, D-4 direct injection |
| Factory output | 188kW (256PS), 314Nm |
| Drivetrain | i-Four all-wheel drive |
| Factory transmission | Six-speed automatic |
| Body | Four-door sedan |
| Australian approval | SEV-000697, 01/2004–12/2009 SEVS range; matching MRE-000008 |
Estimated landed and complied prices in AUD at AUD 1 = JPY 105 for GRS183. 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. 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
$9,600 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
Median
$9,100 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
Low end
$8,900 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
| Genuine Toyota grade / package | Key differences |
|---|---|
| Royal Saloon i-Four | 3.0L AWD luxury Crown; six-speed automatic |
| Royal Saloon i-Four U Package | Original upper-equipment AWD package with additional luxury features; confirm period catalogue for individual equipment |
| Royal Saloon i-Four Premium 50th Edition | Genuine 2004–2005 period special edition, with distinct trim and convenience equipment |
| Royal Saloon i-Four Premium Edition | Later special edition (documented 2007), with period-specific trim and convenience additions |
Toyota offered grade- and year-dependent factory navigation, audio, upholstery, comfort and parking-assistance packages.
The i-Four system is the AWD drivetrain, not a separate engine.
Two-wheel-drive Royal and 2.5L i-Four grades use different chassis codes and are not GRS183 grades.
Same 3.0 D-4 V6 as GRS182, paired with Toyota’s full-time i-Four all-wheel drive.
GRS183 examples are typically Royal Saloon oriented – comfort-led rather than Athlete-spec.
Early S18 Crowns are often called “Zero Crown” in Japan for the clean, first-of-generation redesign.
Sources: ROVER SEVS approval · Toyota Japan catalogue archive · Japan import calculator · Import FAQs
GRS184 Athlete 2GR-FSE 3.5 V6.
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| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2GR-FSE, 3,456cc naturally aspirated V6 with D-4S injection |
| Factory output | 232kW (315PS), 377Nm |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Factory transmission | Six-speed Super ECT automatic |
| First offered | October 2005 (the broader SEVS entry begins 01/2004) |
| Australian approval | SEV-000698; matching MRE-000009 |
Estimated landed and complied prices in AUD at AUD 1 = JPY 105 for GRS184. 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. 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
$15,200 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
Median
$10,200 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
Low end
$9,600 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
| Genuine Toyota grade / edition | Key differences |
|---|---|
| Athlete 3.5 | Original 3.5L sport sedan with 2GR-FSE and six-speed automatic |
| Athlete G Package 3.5 | Enhanced luxury and convenience equipment over standard Athlete |
| Athlete 60th Special Edition | Genuine 2006–2007 period edition with its own trim and appointments |
| Athlete Premium Edition | Later genuine period special edition; details depend on build month |
Look for genuine Toyota navigation, leather trim, electric seating, sunroof and safety equipment on applicable years/grades.
The 3.5L Athlete was not factory manual; any manual-converted GRS184 needs to be treated as a modified vehicle rather than a Toyota factory grade.
The Athlete path uses the larger 2GR-FSE 3.5-litre V6 for a stronger performance feel than the 3.0 Royals.
Athlete packs bring a more aggressive grille, aero and wheel treatment versus Royal Saloon.
Most S18 Athlete cars left the factory as automatics – manuals are uncommon and usually command a premium.
Sources: ROVER SEVS approval · Toyota Japan catalogue archive · Japan import calculator · Import FAQs
UZS186 Majesta 3UZ-FE 4.3 V8 RWD. AWD V8 is omitted until a matching In Force Model Report is locked.
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| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3UZ-FE, 4,292cc naturally aspirated V8 |
| Factory output | 206kW (280PS), 430Nm |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Factory transmission | Six-speed automatic |
| Body | Four-door luxury sedan |
| Australian approval | SEV-000699; matching MRE-000010 |
Estimated landed and complied prices in AUD at AUD 1 = JPY 105 for UZS186. 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. 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
$19,300 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
Median
$12,600 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
Low end
$11,500 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
| Genuine Toyota grade / package | Key differences |
|---|---|
| A Type | Entry UZS186 RWD Majesta grade, with standard V8 luxury equipment |
| C Type | Higher luxury seating and rear-passenger equipment |
| C Type F Package | Additional rear-seat comfort/flagship appointments on top of C Type |
| C Type F Package 60th Special Edition | Genuine period special edition with distinct trim and luxury equipment |
Genuine features to check include power-adjustable and heated seating, rear-seat controls, premium factory audio/navigation, parking sensors and selected safety systems.
Adaptive/air suspension is dependent on the actual factory specification, not proof that every UZS186 includes it.
The AWD UZS187 C Type i-Four is not part of this page’s UZS186 approval.
UZS186 Majesta uses the 4.3-litre 3UZ-FE V8 – a quieter, more formal flagship than the Athlete V6.
Vertical-bar grille and Majesta badging separate these cars from Athlete and Royal packs on the same S18 platform.
Many Majesta examples carry Toyota’s electronic air suspension for a softer executive ride. Air suspension is grade-path equipment rather than universal on every UZS186.
Sources: ROVER SEVS approval · Toyota Japan catalogue archive · Japan import calculator · Import FAQs
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