I do know what you are in all probability considering – has Toyota gone mad? Nicely, not fairly. A few of you’ll recall the current-generation Century sedan misplaced its roof for the royal parade organized for Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement again in 2019. The brand new SUV model unveiled right this moment bears the identical prestigious title and it appears to be like as if Toyota may also chop off its roof.
Throughout the world premiere of the Century SUV, a design sketch of a roofless variant was briefly proven within the background. The teaser appeared within the background whereas Chief Branding Officer Simon Humphries was speaking about how “the chances are infinite and open to dialogue” in the case of customizing the $170,000 SUV. That apparently additionally consists of turning it right into a convertible, offered it truly has a material high tucked away behind the rear seats.
Simon Humphries even pointed towards the sketch when it appeared on the display, so it appears Toyota is severe about promoting a four-door, ultra-luxury SUV convertible. The common model will likely be a uncommon sight on the streets of Japan contemplating the automotive large estimates it’s going to promote roughly 360 models yearly.
Very like the sedan pictured above, it retains the rear doorways and slices the B-pillars in half. However the different two SUVs that had been bodily there have been simply as attention-grabbing since we by no means thought the day would come when Toyota would launch a Century SUV. The one on the appropriate is especially mesmerizing since it is a GRMN model with carbon fiber physique components and electrically sliding rear doorways, minivan type.
For deep-pocketed house owners, Toyota pledges to supply one-of-a-kind builds in a bid to match the exclusivity of the sedan. Traditionalists will likely be completely satisfied to listen to the SUV will not change the venerable sedan however relatively complement it.
