Toyota is teasing a really distinctive Century mannequin that might be unveiled on the biennial Japan Mobility Present in Tokyo on the finish of October. The Japanese automaker launched photographs on Monday showcasing a brand new coupe carrying the branding of its ultra-luxury line. Nonetheless, you won’t be capable of get your fingers on this new Century, irrespective of how deep your pockets could also be. Toyota is touting the mannequin as being “Certainly one of One,” but it surely’s not but clear if it is only a idea, a one-off automotive for a rich buyer, or an expression of its uniqueness.
From what will be gleaned from the pictures, the “Certainly one of One” Century is fitted with a number of non-conventional options. The coupe appears to characteristic a central seating place for the driving force, and whereas there are no views of the inside, it is protected to imagine that passenger seating does exist in a second row. The split-sliding doorways would make it far simpler for anybody to climb out and in of the again, and the shortage of a B-pillar would supply higher views out of the Century for passengers.
Will the Century actually be Certainly one of One or enter manufacturing?
Whereas Centuries have been historically sedans and limousines, the “Certainly one of One” could be the primary coupe to hold the distinguished identify. However Toyota has already experimented with completely different Century physique types lately. The “New Century” debuted in 2023 as a $170,000 SUV constructed on the identical platform because the Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX, and it appears to be what this Certainly one of One is predicated on — it is also accessible with sliding rear doorways, admittedly not as cool as what’s on this coupe. Chairman Akio Toyoda mentioned the SUV was meant to attraction to youthful folks who’re flocking to purchase crossovers.
Solely time will inform if the “Certainly one of One” Century might be an idea or a harbinger of a brand new ultra-luxury mannequin. Whereas on the opposite finish of the revenue spectrum for potential consumers, Honda reintroduced the Prelude similarly. The hybrid-electric Prelude debuted as an idea on the 2023 Japan Mobility Present earlier than the ensuing manufacturing model was revealed a yr later. It could be nice to see an progressive tackle the Century, however I am positive that I will nonetheless by no means personal one.
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