The Toyota Century Thread

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Really enjoy the ye olde world charm of this. Large limousine produced mainly for the Japanese market, serving as Toyota’s flagship car within Japan; whilst globally the unrelated Lexus LS series is Toyota’s flagship luxury model outside Japan. So JDM-only.



Toyota Century

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is scheduled to showcase the new Toyota Century (to be released in the middle of 2018) at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017.

The new 3rd generation Toyota Century carries on the tradition of master craftsmanship and high-quality monozukuri (all-encompassing manufacturing) while realizing high-demand environmental performance and a design layout that pursues passenger comfort. The interior and exterior design injects new charm into the Toyota Century in line with its heritage. Moreover, the new Century features advanced equipment and comfort amenities only suitable for a luxury limousine.

Specifically, the Toyota Century is now powered by a 5.0-liter V8 hybrid system for outstanding fuel efficiency. In addition, the wheelbase has lengthened, the height difference between the scuff plate and floor has decreased, and the height of the door opening has increased, all of which are refinements improving the rear seat riding experience. The intricately glamorous and chic exterior is highlighted by traditional Japanese design elements used throughout the car including the grille and black trim on the rear combination lamps. The interior features a raised ceiling design and exclusive fabric while the adjustable rear seats (with massage function), are upgraded with a power leg rest for first-class comfort and a sophisticated riding experience.

Layout

Increase in vehicle length, wheelbase, and tread exudes a roomy and dignified style.
Ample comfort is provided to rear seat passengers through the increased space created by the expanded wheelbase. Additionally, the rear seat riding experience has been improved through the decreased height difference between the scuff plate and the floor and the increased height of the door opening.
Exterior design

The heritage of the Century can be seen at first glance from the front of the vehicle where the grille, lamps, and other elements blend seamlessly together creating a simple and modern aesthetic.
The grille has a dual structure with a crown pattern applied behind the vertical grid and clearance lamps.
The combination of three projector headlamps and LED Array AHS produce a clear and distinctive appearance.
While maintaining elegance in a horizontal foundational posture, the underbody, which dips slightly rearward, combined with the ascending rear cabin, secures the rear seat space and creates a supple movement when viewed from the side.
By straightening the slope of the C pillar, the design focus of the cabin shifts to the rear, heightening the importance of the rear in appearance.
A refined sense of unity is evoked through the blackening of the of the trim of the rear combination lamps
Glamor is evoked from the three-dimensional lens of the rear combination lamps that emit a light of harmony.
Interior design

A raised ceiling and the application of a traditional pattern befitting a vehicle of the highest class
In the rear seat area, heather-patterned upholstery is applied from the backs of the front seats to the door panel trim, emphasizing horizontal space. The seat upholstery is made of high-quality materials, including 100% wool that is extremely flexible and soft. Models with leather interiors offer high-end, soft-textured upholstery.
Similar to the rear seat area, the front seats utilize horizontal heather-patterned upholstery that emphasizes space. The black heather-patterned decoration in the center of the instrument panel expresses a noble and sophisticated interior.
The step-less, adjustable power leg rest and adjustable rear seats (with a massage function) ensure a comfortable ride.
A multi-operational LCD panel located in the central armrest enables passenger control of all seats, air conditioning, and audio controls.
Equipped with furnishings that can be used for business or pleasure such as a writing table, reading light, rear seat entertainment system with a large-sized display, and a 20-speaker premium audio system
Basic performance for the ultimate riding experience
In addition to a specially-tuned suspension and high rigidity body, both driving stability and premium ride comfort are realized by the use of newly developed tires specialized for ride comfort and reduced road vibration.
Optimization of the engine mount and the active noise control system reduces noise and vibration when the engine starts and achieves smooth acceleration and overwhelming serenity in the cabin.
The 5.0-liter 2UR-FSE V8 engine using "D-4S" direct injection technology for low fuel consumption and high output is installed in combination with hybrid system (THS II) in pursuit of the lowest fuel consumption in its class. In addition, a two-stage motor speed reduction device realizes quiet and smooth driving.
Safety features suitable for a limousine such as Toyota Safety Sense P collision avoidance support, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert are adopted.

https://www.netcarshow.com/toyota/2018-century/

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RR Silver Spirit from the 80's? Dictators around the world are licking their lips:D
 
Really enjoy the ye olde world charm of this. Large limousine produced mainly for the Japanese market, serving as Toyota’s flagship car within Japan.

It is quite evident that the vehicle is aimed at the Japanese 'business' class. It is like a Toyota Rolls, probably more maintainable as well.
 
Those seats hurt my eyes.Otherwise its good.
 
Q: Price tag?
A: Only in your dreams, sonny!
 
looks like a American Lincoln town car from the front, like almost a copy

from the side looks like a Rolls Royce,

but probably will work forever

pity its a "low-rent" toyota.... I bet a few dictators and world leaders will be turned off by the fact its a toyota....
even if they badge it a lexus, nobody gonna be impressed by a toyota that looks like a Rolls Royce.
 
My friend's 2015 Passat also doesn't have one. Only an analog clock in the middle of the dash :erm:
I think he's referring to the 80s digital clock that Toyota insists on fitting to all their cars...

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The New Toyota Century Is Like Toyota’s Lincoln Continental Except Way Cooler

The Toyota Century has only been updated once since its debut in 1967, a car designed, seemingly, to be ageless. And why not? The Century is great! Now, Toyota has revealed what the third-generation will look like. The new Century is scheduled to make its full debut at the 2018 Tokyo Motor Show later this month. It looks very roomy. It’s also got a V8.

The engine is a departure from the second-generation Century, which housed a 280-horsepower V12. The new Century is a hybrid, saving (some) on gas, while the engine itself, despite dropping four cylinders, remains 5.0 liters. The engine is a version of Toyota’s UR engine, a direct injection four-stroke motor that has a “two-stage motor speed reduction device” for smoother driving. This car is like your favorite sofa on wheels.

The car has also gotten bigger—a full 17.5 feet long, over six feet wide, and around five feet tall. There’s also less room between the scuff plate and the floor, which Toyota says will make the door opening bigger. In other words, there’s a lot of room inside to spread out:

Toyota says the seats upholstery is made of 100% wool, which sounds very warm. The exterior, also, has some cool luxury features, including rear lighting that, well, I’ll just quote Toyota:

Glamor is evoked from the three-dimensional lens of the rear combination lamps that emit a light of harmony.

What else does it have going for it? Three projector head lamps, and a design that Toyota says is meant to heighten “the importance of the rear in appearance.” Check out that rear. There’s also power leg rests and, “multi-operational LCD panel located in the central armrest enables passenger control of all seats, air conditioning, and audio controls.” Which is a lot of control!

Of course, a car this fine won’t be available in the U.S. Why would it be? That would mean that life is fair. Which it is not. It is set to go on sale in Japan in mid-2018, which can’t come soon enough.

https://jalopnik.com/the-new-toyota-century-is-like-toyota-s-lincoln-contine-1819180675
 
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