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New Toyota Century to debut at the 2017 Tokyo Motor show - pictures

by: Auto Express team

25 Oct 2017

Go to: New Toyota Century luxury limo unveiled in Tokyo

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This is the new <a href="https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/toyota">Toyota</a> Century, set for release in <a href="https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/97423/best-new-cars-for-2018">2018</a>.
The Century has been on sale since 1967, but this is only the second major update it has recieved.
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The interior is designed to move occupants about in peace and quiet…
The styling ensures that should a century roll down a busy street, it will likely pass under everyone’s radar with minimal attention.  
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Under the bonnet there is a 5.0-litre V8, which has lost four cylinders from the previous model but gained an electric motor to make the saloon a <a href="https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/86211/best-hybrid-cars-sale">hybrid</a>.
This is the front which most owners will use as chauffeur storage.
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The rear door opening has been enlarged to make sinking into the 100% wool seats easier.
The rear features a writing table, reading light, and screen for entertainment.
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Confusingly, one of the rear seats features two seat belts…
The large comfy chairs have massaging settings to help take the edge off being ferried about.
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There is a raised central area in the roof for additional space.
Would you choose a Century over an equivalent <a href="https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes">Mercedes</a> <a href="https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/s-class">S-Class</a>, <a href="https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw">BMW</a> <a hr
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