Elite SUVs are heavy, ostentatious and expensive, but not the new Toyota Century, whose name returns to the United States as a stylish concept render.
Toyota’s Century has a specific set of skills, like Liam Neeson. But unlike a normal killer, it will put you to sleep thanks to its silent, cuddly and comfortable ride; Its torquey V8 engines were intended to provide smooth sailing.
It’s a Japanese version of a Rolls-Royce or a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, but the badge may be one of the reasons it’s not a familiar sight on American roads; Like the Volkswagen Phaeton, some might find it difficult to reconcile luxury with a budget car maker’s name on the trunk.
HotCars digital artist Rostislav Prokop gives the Toyota Century an SUV makeover for 2023, and with its sleek new look and premium SUV and crossover market share on the rise, we think it would be a big hit.
The Toyota Century is not late: it arrives right on time; So, here’s all the information about the new render that could keep Mercedes-Benz up at night.
2023 Toyota Century SUV render arrives right on time
It’s becoming a well-worn cliché by now to mention the unstoppable rise of SUVs, but with all the automakers, including brands like Ferrari and Maserati, already on board, these types of vehicles are here to stay.
Not all SUVs are created equal, and regardless of our feelings about rugged, lofty machines, some make more sense than others. The Toyota Century, born in 1967 and continuing to this day, is an opulent yet refined machine that would function as a luxury SUV similar to the Bentley Bentayga.
With its recognizable features carried over to Rostislav Prokop’s newly mooted concept, it retains its premium spirit, gains some added practicality and outshines lesser vehicles on the road as it floats effortlessly between meetings and golf practice.
Why we want the Toyota Century SUV
At the front, that iconic face remains with the horizontal bar grille and square headlights, the lower section of the bumper is square and muscular.
The wheels are Century rims and the rear end is sculpted in an attractive design, similar to many other SUVs, but in a way that says class without shouting about it.
That’s the appeal of the Toyota Century SUV and its real-life counterpart, and why those who want quiet, quick progress with minimal drama might find this car exciting. It suggests luxury without shouting about it, but as for the powertrain we would have to leave it to Toyota’s engineers to select the right type of engine.
The current Toyota Century has a hybrid powertrain with 425 hp from a 5-liter V8 and a hybrid setup that provides the right ratio of power and drama.
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