New Toyota Century SUV Could Debut This August, Based On The Highlander

Regardless of being constructed across the Highlander, the Century SUV will reportedly price greater than the Land Cruiser

by Michael Gauthier

February 8, 2023 at 19:30

by Michael Gauthier

The Century SUV illustrations on this article are speculative and never affiliated with or endorsed by Toyota

The Century is Toyota’s flagship sedan and it begins at an eye-watering ¥20,080,000 ($151,412) in Japan. Whereas the limo is undeniably cool, many shoppers need crossovers as a substitute of sedans.  Toyota has reportedly heard that message loud and clear as a Century SUV is reportedly within the works.

Additionally: Toyota May Unveil A Hybrid Century SUV Before The End Of The Year

This isn’t the primary time we’ve heard the rumor, but it surely’s turning into extra plausible as Nikkei is reporting the mannequin might be unveiled as early as this August.  It goes on to say that the Century SUV might be primarily based on the Highlander that’s bought in North America and have a hybrid powertrain.  This means it might get Toyota’s new Hybrid Max Powertrain that’s additionally discovered within the Crown pairing entrance and rear electrical motors with a four-cylinder 2.5-liter engine producing not less than 340 horses.

The report goes on to say the luxurious SUV might be constructed on the firm’s Tahara plant, which historically builds Lexus autos.  The publication added the mannequin might be positioned above the Land Cruiser and is “anticipated to be in not less than the mid-10 million yen vary.”  15,000,000 yen is the equal of $113,085 and the mannequin will reportedly be aimed toward “rich folks abroad” in addition to authorities officers.

Lexus LM Minivan Could Be Heading To Japan

In different information, the publication says Lexus will possible supply the LM minivan in Japan.  The mannequin was launched in China 4 years in the past and is reportedly so widespread there that used LMs are promoting for greater than new.

As a refresher, the LM begins at ¥1.166 million ($171,599) and options seating for seven.  Lexus additionally affords a ¥1.466 million ($215,750) Royal Version that has two government rear seats with ottomans in addition to heating, air flow, and therapeutic massage features.  Rear seat passengers will even discover a huge 26-inch show in addition to a fridge and a bunch of different facilities.

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