Check out Toyota's new $170,000 SUV taking on Bentley and Rolls-Royce

Tim LevinSep 11, 2023, 15:53 IST

The Toyota Century SUV costs $170,000.Toyota

Toyota unveiled the new Century, a $170,000 SUV.
The Century SUV is designed for people who prefer being chauffeured.

In most of the world, Toyota is know for economical and dependable cars like the Camry and Corolla.

But it saves something special for its home market: the Century, an ultra-luxury sedan designed to be chauffeured in. On Wednesday, Toyota unveiled a new Century SUV that looks ready to take on the likes of Bentley and Rolls-Royce.

And this Century, Toyota said, will be available to customers outside Japan. Take a closer look:

Meet the new Century SUV, a super high-end Toyota that's nothing like the RAV4s and Camrys we're used to in the US.

The Toyota Century SUV.Toyota

Toyota revealed it on Wednesday, announcing a price of around $170,000.

The Toyota Century SUV.Toyota

It's bold, chunky, boxy, and bears a striking resemblance to Rolls-Royce's Cullinan SUV.

The Toyota Century SUV.Toyota

The Century is designed for people who like to be driven — not drive.

The Toyota Century SUV.Toyota

The back seats look huge and comfortable, perfect for taking a nap or making business deals.

The Toyota Century SUV.Toyota

Plus, passengers can kick back and lay down fully, just like in a first-class airplane seat.

The Toyota Century SUV.Toyota

Even though the Century is designed around rear-seat VIPs, its cockpit looks like a pleasant place to spend time too.

The Toyota Century SUV.Toyota

The new Century is a plug-in hybrid with 33 miles of electric-only driving range, Toyota said.

The Toyota Century SUV.Toyota

There's even a new "Rear Comfort" mode that helps chauffeurs keep passengers happy.

The Toyota Century SUV.Toyota

Four-wheel steering should help drivers maneuver the humongous Century in tight spaces.

The Toyota Century SUV.Toyota

A super-wide door opening makes it easy for passengers to enter and exit.

The Toyota Century SUV.Toyota

You can also buy one with an optional sliding door.

The Toyota Century SUV.Toyota

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Check out Toyota's new $170,000 SUV taking on Bentley and Rolls-Royce

Meet the new Century SUV, a super high-end Toyota that's nothing like the RAV4s and Camrys we're used to in the US.

Toyota revealed it on Wednesday, announcing a price of around $170,000.

It's bold, chunky, boxy, and bears a striking resemblance to Rolls-Royce's Cullinan SUV.

The Century is designed for people who like to be driven — not drive.

The back seats look huge and comfortable, perfect for taking a nap or making business deals.

Plus, passengers can kick back and lay down fully, just like in a first-class airplane seat.

Even though the Century is designed around rear-seat VIPs, its cockpit looks like a pleasant place to spend time too.

The new Century is a plug-in hybrid with 33 miles of electric-only driving range, Toyota said.

There's even a new "Rear Comfort" mode that helps chauffeurs keep passengers happy.

Four-wheel steering should help drivers maneuver the humongous Century in tight spaces.

A super-wide door opening makes it easy for passengers to enter and exit.

You can also buy one with an optional sliding door.