Toyota Century

Falling in the category of large luxury cars, Toyota Century is a large four door limousine which is mainly manufactured keeping the Japanese automobile market in mind. A product of Toyota Motor Company, Toyota Century was first manufactured in 1967.The Century is produced in limited numbers usually for the royal class, government officials and executive businessmen. Though Toyota Century is not exported widely outside Japan, but officials stationed in overseas Japanese offices frequently use the car.

After a complete facelift in 1997, Toyota Century is the most luxurious model in the Toyota series. There are various color options to the car and it has been designed with the concept of a chauffeur. The front of the car is square shaped which is the traditional Japanese style. There are large rear light clusters. There are stainless-steel sills which does not make the car feel slab-sided and give it a trendy look. The chrome-flush fitting door handles and window frames add an extra charm to the car.

You shall be apprised about the mileage, the value of the mpg, the amount of fuel utilized, tyre pressure, how long the engine oil will The interior of Toyota Century is spacious enough to use it as a mobile office or a lounge. One can put up one’s feet on the seat and enjoy a relaxed journey. The steering wheel of the car is just of the right weight to give an effortless driving. The seats of the car are available either in cloth or in leather. The front passenger’s backrest can be removed and the seat can be made into a couch for relaxing. The other features in the car’s interior de cor are: fancy light fittings, a TV with remote control, climate control devices, telephone, CD player, a device to control and heat the rear seats and most importantly factory-fitted curtains. The driver is provided with a navigation system and there is no excuse of getting lost.


The engine of the Toyota Century is a five-litre v12 which is coupled to a four-speed automatic transmission. The engine is covered by a plastic cover. A digital rev counter reflects that the engine is functioning as there is no noise at all.

Since, the car is fashioned for a selected few in society; the price also reflects that only a few can afford such luxury. Toyota Century is priced at ¥11,130,000 or approximately US$94,500.

You will be highly impressed by the workings of the Northstar 4.6L Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) V8 engine which produces 275 hp @ 6000 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque @ 4400 rpm. The fuel consumption of the car is rated at 25 mpg (EPA highway) and 17 mpg (EPA city).

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