Toyota Century Third generation
Toyota Century (Third generation) was built from 2018 to the present, as a 4-door limousine; 4-door convertible (Royal Parade Car). Powertrain: Petrol hybrid: 4968 cc 2UR-FSE V8 (UWG60). Size: 5,335 x 1,930 x 1,505 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 2370 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The third generation Century was unveiled at the October 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. The car then went on sale on 22 June 2018, with prices starting from (approximately at June 2018 exchange rates) to the top grade Century Limousine at . The Century's production is limited to 50 per month, and it is built in a "nearly hand-made" fashion. Unlike the previous generation, the G60 Century is no longer available outside of the Japanese market due to the G50's failure to sell overseas. It shows that its appearance was influenced by the Century Royal, which was produced at the request of the Japanese Imperial Household Agency to be used by senior members of the Imperial House of Japan in 2006.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other convertible models in this database (17 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 649 mm above the median of 4,686 mm, and longer than 93% of the 15 other convertible models in this database.
- about the same as the median of 1,918 mm, and wider than 56% of the 16 other convertible models in this database.
- 280 mm above the median of 1,225 mm, and taller than 93% of the 15 other convertible models in this database.
- 440 mm above the median of 2,650 mm, and longer than 94% of the 16 other convertible models in this database.
Who it suits
- Drivers buying for enjoyment rather than space: coupes and roadsters trade rear space for style and handling.
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Toyota Century (Third generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Toyota Century (Third generation) is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2043); Canada (2033); United Kingdom (2028); Australia (2043). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Toyota Century (Third generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol hybrid: 4968 cc 2UR-FSE V8 (UWG60); electric motor: 165 kW 1KM AC synchronous.
How big is the Toyota Century (Third generation)?
5,335 mm long and 1,930 mm wide and 1,505 mm tall, on a 3,090 mm wheelbase (4-door limousine; 4-door convertible (Royal Parade Car)). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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