Toyota has officially announced that the new Century SUV will make its debut later this year.
Toyota is preparing to introduce a new flagship SUV to its expanding lineup, This new model, rumored to be named “Century,” is set to make its debut in 2023, The previously circulated luxurious concept has now been officially confirmed, revealing an imposing silhouette that closely resembles the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, exuding a sense of mystery.
During the unveiling of the all-new Alphard and Vellfire models, Simon Humphries, Chief Branding Officer at Toyota, unexpectedly announced the launch of the Century SUV.
He specifically stated, “The Toyota Century delivers the finest driving experience, but it also needs to evolve as we progress toward the future, I look forward to being able to share the results of this story later this year, with the addition of a new vehicle to the Toyota driving family.
It will undoubtedly be a great step in our mission to change the future of automobiles.”
These remarks, made at the 12:20 mark in the video, indicate that the Century SUV will be a significant model for Toyota, combining design, comfort, luxury, and technology.
While the teaser image displayed on the screen was highly enigmatic, attending journalists were able to get a clearer look at the vehicle, It showcases beautiful proportions, a long hood, elegant design cues, a sloping rear window, distinctive rear pillar, and a rear end inspired by classic design elements, bearing a striking resemblance to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
We are yet to learn of Rolls-Royce’s reaction to this, but the Century SUV could easily be dubbed the “Rolls-Royce of Japan.”
According to earlier reports, it appears that the Century SUV will be based on the TNGA-K platform, already used in several other models, including the Toyota Highlander, Lexus TX SUVs, Toyota Alphard/Vellfire, and Lexus LM minivans.
This luxury SUV is expected to feature a hybrid powertrain, although there are possibilities of replacing the current V8 hybrid engine from the Century sedan with a more rational and efficient setup that combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with dual electric motors.
Reports suggest that the Century SUV will cost around 15 million yen (105,000 dollars) in Japan, making it cheaper than the Century sedan, which has a value of 20 million yen (140,000 dollars).
Production is expected to take place at the Takaoka plant in Japan, with a high chance of Toyota exporting the Century SUV to other markets as well, It has been confirmed that the vehicle will be revealed “later in 2023,” although local media have hinted at a possible date in August, Until then, you can explore the AI-generated renderings that should closely resemble the actual production model.
