Toyota Century Limited is the most expensive and most luxurious SUV of the Japanese manufacturer. Only 30 examples will be produced per month and each will cost around $169,000.

The story about this car begins in 1967, when it was presented as a lineup of full-size luxury cars and limousines produced mainly for the Japanese market. The first generation was powered by a V8 engine, and from 1997 a V12 was used until 2018, when it returned to a V8 with the addition of Toyota’s hybrid technology.

After 56 years of production of this sedan, Toyota presents this expensive model in SUV form for the first time. At 5205 mm long, 1990 mm wide and 1805 mm high and with a wheelbase of 2950 mm, the new Century SUV is shorter than the sedan version, and can accommodate four people instead of five.

The front part of the vehicle is decorated with a medium-sized radiator grille and a logo with a phoenix bird instead of the classic Toyota badge, a new design of LED headlights. Moving towards the back, it can be noticed that the front doors are shorter than the rear doors, which have an opening angle of 75 degrees.

The interior of the SUV has a modern design, with digital instruments instead of analog ones, a central multimedia system screen with buttons below it. Behind the rear seats is a glass that separates the passenger space from the trunk, so the passengers behind will not be bothered by the sounds coming from the trunk.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Toyota Century is powered by a 3.5L V6 gasoline engine combined with a rear-mounted electric motor with a total power of 406 hp (299 kW). Power is sent to all wheels via a CVT gearbox. It has a special Rear Comfort mode, which distributes the braking force and adjusts the chassis in such a way that those sitting in the back are not bothered by movements and vibrations while driving.

Source: Toyota

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