Overview
- Powertrain chief Takashi Uehara said Century models will have engines and are not planned as fully electric, with the specific setup still undecided.
- Reported options under consideration range from a hybrid 2.0-liter turbo four and hybrid V6 choices to a twin-turbo V8 hybrid linked to upcoming GR performance projects.
- Toyota is elevating Century into a standalone marque above Lexus, positioned to compete with ultra-luxury rivals such as Rolls-Royce and Bentley.
- Toyota previewed the direction with the high-riding two-door Century Coupe concept shown at the Japan Mobility Show.
- Initial Century-branded vehicles are expected within roughly two years, and market availability, including a potential U.S. launch, has not been determined.