Toyota Century SUV May Receive Lexus TX's 3.5-Liter PHEV V6

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【Summary】The Toyota Century SUV is anticipated to launch with a 3.5-liter PHEV V6 engine, similar to the Lexus TX. It will have a longer wheelbase and spacious cabin, and is expected to be priced at around ¥15 million (~$105,000), making it cheaper than the Century sedan. The SUV is set to be unveiled before the end of this year and will likely be available in multiple markets.

FutureCar Staff Aug 30, 2023 4:40 PM PT

Toyota Century SUV May Receive Lexus TX's 3.5-Liter PHEV V6

The Toyota Century SUV is set to launch with a 3.5-liter PHEV V6, according to a new report from Japan. Initially, it was expected to come with a four-cylinder engine. Toyota's chief branding officer, Simon Humphries, announced the Century SUV in June, revealing that it will have similar dimensions to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

The new version of the Century is anticipated to be built on Toyota's TNHGA-K architecture, which is also used by models like the Toyota Alphard / Vellfire, Lexus LM, Toyota Highlander, and Lexus TX. The V8 engine from the Century sedan will not be retained, and the SUV is expected to receive the same powertrain as the flagship TX 550h+. This means a 3.5-liter plug-in hybrid V6 engine that produces 406 hp and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, driving all four wheels.

The Century SUV will be sold exclusively with two rows of seats and will have a longer wheelbase than the Lexus TX, measuring 3,000 mm. This longer wheelbase, along with the high roof line, will provide a more spacious cabin compared to the sedan, making it appealing to customers.

CarScoops reports that the Century SUV could have a starting price of around ¥15 million (~$105,000), making it cheaper than the Century sedan, which starts at ¥20 million (~$140,000). The SUV is expected to be unveiled before the end of this year and will likely be available in markets outside of Japan.