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We already dig the Toyota Crown Signia ’s understated style because its profile leans more towards the station wagon aesthetic instead of the generic SUV style most players in its segment aspire to.
Even so, there’s a bit too much daylight between its tires and wheel wells for our tastes, and it just seems to be crying out—maybe “whimpering” is a better word—for a little extra flair on its flanks.
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We already dig the Toyota Crown Signia ’s understated style because its profile leans more towards the station wagon aesthetic instead of the generic SUV style most players in its segment aspire to. Even so, there’s a bit too much daylight between its tires and wheel wells for our tastes, and it just seems to be crying out—maybe “whimpering” is a better word—for a little extra flair on its flanks.
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Apparently, the folks at Toyota Motorsports Garage picked up on our thoughts via ESP, because how else would one explain the Toyota Crown Signia GT-S Concept they built for SEMA 2026?
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Featuring a nearly five-inch lower ride height(!), the suspension utilizes custom one-off coil-over dampers from MCS (Motion Control Suspension), while rolling stock comes courtesy of HRE (born from Howald Racing Enterprises) in the form of 21-inch wheels wrapped in 295-mm (11.6-inch) Toyo tires. To improve stopping, Toyota pinched the calipers from an RX500h F Sport, tweaking them slightly before mounting them at all four corners.
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The drop alone is enough to transform the Crown Siggy, but Toyota wanted to ramp up the visuals too, making sure to cover the larger tire and wheel combo with widebody fenders and then covering it all in a custom-mixed dark gray hue accented by bonus flake and numerous coats of clear. Then it massaged the front headlamp covers and rear fascias, highlighting their work with touches of red outline that extend to the rest of the vehicle, including the logos and rear-view mirrors.
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Marco RossiVerified Editorial Staff
Senior Supercar & Aerodynamics Editor
Marco reports on mid-engine twin-turbos, performance hybrid powertrains, active aero, and Nürburgring lap records across Maranello, Stuttgart, and Silverstone.
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