The Toyota Crown is a bold reinvention of Japan's most storied nameplate - a fastback crossover-sedan that blends sedan elegance with SUV practicality, hybrid efficiency up to 42 MPG, and available 340 hp performance. Returning to the US after a 51-year absence, the 16th-generation Crown starts at $41,440 and challenges European luxury sedans with Toyota reliability and genuine design daring.
The Xpeng P7 is a flagship battery-electric executive fastback sedan from Chinese EV maker XPeng Motors (NYSE: XPEV). Launched in 2020 as China's longest-range EV, it combines European-inspired design with advanced AI-powered autonomous driving tech, a 800V charging architecture, and a cockpit packed with intelligent features — all at a price that undercuts comparable European and American rivals by a wide margin.
The Zeekr 001 is a premium battery electric shooting brake made by Zeekr, a Geely Holding Group sub-brand. Launched in 2021, it is widely described as the world's first mass-produced EV shooting brake - a swooping 5-door fastback combining Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo aesthetics with aggressive EV performance and tech at a fraction of the price. With triple five-star safety ratings, up to 1,265 hp in its FR quad-motor variant, and charging speeds that hit 546 kW peak on its 2026 900V platform, the 001 has become the benchmark for Chinese premium EVs seeking global legitimacy.