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Toyota Spins Off Century as Ultra-Luxury Brand, Unveils Bespoke Century Coupe in Tokyo

Toyota positions the marque as a bespoke rival to Rolls‑Royce, with global ambitions signaled.

Overview

  • Toyota confirmed Century as an independent ultra‑luxury brand positioned above Lexus.
  • The Century Coupe concept debuted at the Japan Mobility Show with a 60‑layer amber finish and Japanese craft details such as Nishijin‑ori upholstery.
  • The prototype uses sliding passenger‑side doors, a partitioned cabin with red light separation, and deletes the front passenger seat to prioritize a chauffeured rear recliner.
  • CALTY design chief Ian Cartabiano identified Rolls‑Royce and Bentley as the direct competition for Century.
  • Toyota withheld powertrain, production timing, pricing and market rollout, while showing additional bespoke Century models to signal a multi‑model, made‑to‑order strategy.