Toyota has revealed particulars and pictures of the all-new Century flagship SUV. This is simply the second mannequin within the Century luxurious line-up that additionally contains the favored Century sedan that is solely on sale in Japan. The SUV, nevertheless, may very well be a world mannequin.

1. Century SUV will get 3.5-litre V6 with plug-in hybrid
2. Will go on sale in Japan initially
3. Rear seats fold virtually as flat as a mattress

Toyota Century SUV exterior design, dimensions

The four-seat Century SUV measures 5,205mm lengthy, 1,990mm large and 1,805mm tall, with a 2,950mm wheelbase. This means it’s 130mm shorter, 60mm wider, and 300mm taller than the five-seat Century sedan. The Toyota Century SUV will get two door setups for the rear – a standard choice and a sliding door choice (out there with the GR Sport) such as you get in an MPV.

As for the design, the Century SUV has an upright nostril and boxy stance with rounded edges, and a outstanding shoulder line that easily tapers off on the rear. The headlamps are comparable in form to the Century sedan and get two separate housings replete with LED components. The grille inserts differ as per the variant, however what stays fixed is the Century “Phoenix emblem” – seen on all Toyota Century fashions since 1967 – that takes centre stage on the grille.

Wheel decisions embrace 20 inchers as customary, and 22-inch alloy wheels, with a design much like the sedan, is offered as an choice. At the again, the Century SUV will get a raked rear glass that blends with the upright tailgate design. There are LED tail-lamps with 3D components and outstanding Century badging proper on the centre. It retains the enduring two-tone paint job from the sedan, and is offered in a complete of seven completely different exterior paint color mixtures.

Toyota Century SUV inside and options

Aimed at luxurious SUV clients, the Century SUV includes a lengthy record of creature comforts. The SUV will get powered aspect steps on either side, the rear doorways open 75 levels, and there’s a big seize deal with offered so as to facilitate ingress and egress. The electrically adjustable seats can fold flat, which, in accordance with Toyota, is a world first. It additionally will get rotating picnic tables, two 11.6-inch TVs, two detachable 5.5-inch touchscreen management panels and even a fridge.

At the entrance, the dashboard is upright and fairly slab-sided, nevertheless it options soft-touch supplies throughout with woodgrain and brushed aluminum end. It will get two 12.3-inch shows – one for the infotainment and one other for instrumentation. The multi-function steering wheel will get a novel design that is shared solely with the Century sedan. The SUV additionally will get an 18-speaker sound system, wi-fi cellphone charger, digital rear-view mirror and heated steering wheel amongst different creature comforts.

Toyota Century SUV powertrain

The Century SUV, not like the sedan, doesn’t get a V12, and Toyota has as a substitute opted for a 3.5-litre, V6 petrol engine with a plug-in hybrid setup that is good for 406hp. This is paired to an 8-speed automated gearbox that sends energy to all 4 wheels. Toyota claims the Century SUV has an all-electric vary of as much as 69km, in accordance with the Japanese WLTC. When the battery is depleted, it has a mean hybrid gasoline consumption of seven litres per 100km.

It will get a spread of drive modes that embrace Normal, Eco and Sport, however the spotlight is a ‘Rear Comfort’ mode that distributes the driving and braking power in a means that does not disturb rear passengers, in accordance with Toyota. It additionally will get four-wheel steering that’s claimed to supply “easy handling” at low speeds, and “seamless, natural handling” at medium-to-higher speeds.

Toyota Century SUV: India launch timeline

Toyota and Lexus have been proactively introducing their international fashions in India inside weeks of their worldwide debuts; examples embrace the Vellfire and upcoming Lexus LM MPV. The Century SUV, nevertheless, will solely be offered in Japan initially, and will launch in different areas within the coming months. Toyota might introduce the Century SUV in India to lure potential luxurious SUV clients from manufacturers like Bentley, Range Rover and Mercedes-Maybach, amongst others.

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