在今年四月的中國國際模型博覽會中，拓意成功搶去不少焦點。當會場移師到香港以及佛山時，這台CUSTOM TOYOTA Crown Gen.7第七代豐田皇冠低懸掛特別版又會有什麼特色呢？

豐田第七代皇冠（Toyota Crown）於1983年正式亮相，內部代號為S120系列。車頭進氣格柵經重新設計，而車身最大的亮點則是全新設計的有機玻璃板裝飾C柱，被稱為「水晶式C柱」，成為該代車型的標誌性設計元素。動力方面，第七代皇冠提供2.0L、2.4L、2.8L和3.0L四種排氣量，涵蓋9款不同的引擎型號，3.0L引擎屬首次引入，馬力190匹，扭力260Nm。2.8L引擎則提供化油器、單頂置凸輪軸電噴以及雙頂置凸輪軸電噴三種版本，並搭配3速自動、4速自動和5速手動變速箱。1984年，第七代皇冠進入中國市場，引入的車型主要搭載2.8L和2.4L引擎，並提供Royal Saloon、Super Saloon、Super Deluxe以及普通版四種配置。憑藉豪華配置，例如雙區溫度控制、錄音帶音響、儀表板CD機、雪櫃、閱讀燈等，加上穩定性能和優異的可靠性，成為當年公務車的首選。

拓意一口氣為香港車仔展2024（下稱車仔展）以及2024年國際汽摩運動文化暨個性出行展覽會（ALL IN TUNING佛山改裝展，下稱AIT）推出CUSTOM TOYOTA Crown Gen.7低懸掛特別版，港版限量500部。特別版以粵港澳大灣區為背景設定，改裝版MS122（2.8L Super Deluxe）皇冠以「去街邊食腸粉」為題材，使用摺凳、紅膠凳、人字拖、白背心來帶出極具本地特色的風情。除了特別的包裝盒外，車還附有UV印刷圖案透明水晶盒、1/64吃腸粉人仔、膠凳及摺凳等。另外，每箱會有一款隱藏版Chase Car。佛山展除了上述配件外，「拓意大飯店」還將真車開到會場，並贈送背心膠袋及腸粉盒，感覺維肖維妙。

以車論車，兩款特別版最大的不同包括透明盒上的「得閑飲茶」及車仔展圖案，擋風玻璃位置分別印有「HONG KONG TOYCAR SALON 2024」及「ALL IN TUNING」的字樣，以作識別。不論是哪個版本，造工同樣出色，車頭電鍍進氣格柵、透明膠件頭尾燈連指揮燈、多邊形輪圈、仿窗簾的側窗及尾窗設計、車廂的格仔花絨座椅、卡式帶機皆一一還原。我的香港車仔展車是拋光特別版，經拋光後感覺有所不同。至於隨車附送的人仔則是神來之筆，坐得穩之餘也可與其他車、場景互動。唯一遺憾的是腸粉太小，一直沒注意到，沒有腸粉又好像變了第二個味道。

再次感謝拓意願意將香港車仔展加入新車設計當中。

Take a Break for Tea – Xcartoys CUSTOM TOYOTA Crown Gen.7 Hong Kong Toycar Salon 2024 Special Edition

At this year’s Hobby Expo China 2024 in April, Xcartoys managed to grab quite a bit of attention. As the show moved to Hong Kong and Foshan, what new features would the CUSTOM TOYOTA Crown Gen.7, the low-suspension special edition of the seventh-generation Toyota Crown, bring to the table?

The seventh-generation Toyota Crown (Toyota Crown), with the internal code S120 series, made its debut in 1983. The front grille was newly redesigned, while the biggest highlight of the body was the newly designed C-pillar, decorated with acrylic panels, earning it the nickname “Crystal C-pillar,” making it a signature design element of this generation. In terms of power, the seventh-generation Crown offered four displacement options: 2.0L, 2.4L, 2.8L, and 3.0L, spanning nine different engine models. The 3.0L engine was introduced for the first time, delivering 190 horsepower and 260Nm of torque. The 2.8L engine came in three versions: carburetor, single overhead camshaft EFI, and dual overhead camshaft EFI, paired with 3-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic, and 5-speed manual transmissions. In 1984, the seventh-generation Crown entered the Chinese market, with models primarily equipped with 2.8L and 2.4L engines, offering four configurations: Royal Saloon, Super Saloon, Super Deluxe, and Standard Edition. Thanks to its luxurious features, such as dual-zone climate control, cassette audio system, dashboard CD player, refrigerator, reading lights, and more, coupled with its stable performance and excellent reliability, it became the top choice for government vehicles at the time.

Xcartoys is launching a CUSTOM TOYOTA Crown Gen.7 low-suspension special edition for the Hong Kong Toycar Salon 2024 (hereafter referred to as the Toycar Salon) and ALL IN TUNING. The special edition is limited to 500 units for the Hong Kong market. Set against the backdrop of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the modified MS122 (2.8L Super Deluxe) Crown takes the theme of “grabbing a quick bite of rice noodle rolls at a street-side stall,” featuring folding stools, red plastic stools, flip-flops, and white tank tops to evoke a strong sense of local culture. In addition to the special packaging, the car comes with a UV-printed transparent crystal display box, a 1/64 scale figure eating rice noodle rolls, plastic stools, and folding chairs. Each box also contains a hidden Chase Car version. At ALL IN TUNING, besides the aforementioned accessories, the “Xcartoys Grand Hotel” will also bring a real car to the venue, along with giveaways like tank top bags and rice noodle roll boxes, making the experience feel incredibly lifelike.

As for the cars themselves, the main differences between the two special editions include the “Take a Break for Tea” and Toycar Salon design on the transparent box, and the windshield markings that read “HONG KONG TOYCAR SALON 2024” and “ALL IN TUNING,” respectively, for easy identification. Regardless of the version, the craftsmanship is equally impressive: the chrome-plated grille, transparent plastic head and tail lights with turn signals, polygonal wheels, curtains replicated on the side and rear windows, checkered fabric seats in the cabin, and cassette player are all meticulously recreated. My Toycar Salon model is the polished special edition, and the finish feels different after polishing. As for the accompanying figure, it’s a brilliant touch, sitting stably and able to interact with other cars and scenes. The only downside is that the rice noodle rolls are too small to notice at first, and without the noodles, it feels like something is missing.

A big thank you to Xcartoys for incorporating the Hong Kong Toycar Salon into its new car designs.