Toyota has taken the Century into its third
generation by unveiling the new model ahead of its public premiere scheduled
for the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. Still limited to the Japanese market, the
flagship saloon carries an evolved styling, albeit on a larger scale, as it's
now 5,335 mm long, 1,930 mm wide, and 1,505 mm tall, with
a 3,090 mm wheelbase.
Despite the classic look, the 2018 Toyota Century is
equipped with the brand's latest technologies. The list is long, and it has yet
to be fully detailed, but it does count adaptive projector LED headlights,
specially tuned suspension, which in combination with the newly developed
tires increase the ride comfort and reduce road vibration, active noise control
system, and the Safety Sense P driver assistance equipment.
Having a larger footprint means that its interior is
roomier than ever, and it comes with plenty of gadgets, including two
individual rear seats, which can be controlled via a large LCD panel located in
the central arm rest. The display can be used to access the air conditioning
and sound system, and for extra credit, Toyota has thrown in a 20-speaker
premium audio system too.
Other features found inside are the reading light,
writing table, and rear-seat entertainment, in addition to the high-quality
materials used throughout the cabin, such as leather and wool-upholstered
seats, depending on the selected grade.
At its heart, the 2018 Toyota Century carries a
5.0-liter V8 engine that has been hybridized. No technical details have been
released so far, but the automaker claims that it's "in pursuit of the
lowest fuel consumption in its class".
