For people wondering why the interior isn't leather, its cause the Japanese believe that wool is a more luxurious material so they use it for interiors on high end ultra luxury cars
Read an entire article about this car, the interior is designed to feel modest, I believe the quote was along the lines of "the head that stands out is the head that gets pinned", leather is believed to be noisy and obnoxious while wool is more conservative, this theme of luxury in modesty is carried out throughout every design aspect of this vehicle
It's hard to understand the Toyota Century if you don't understand the Japanese culture. The car has such an immense presence when driving it around Tokyo.
@@effspot imagine the tourists from china visiting croatia bosnia srbija russia and alabnia xd chineze tourists visiting a mansion ( uh this is not even luxury wtf ) chineze tourists visiting a retirment home or some grandmas house (now this is luxury they have surpassed us long time ago)
Anyone notice the reflection on the paint panels? They're near perfect images! Legend says the makers painstakingly sand every inch while checking that the reflection isn't distorted. True? Another rumor is that velour is used for the seats because the Japanese hate the noise and heat/sweat that leather produces.... specially in the hot and humid Japanese summer. ....and that the owner best wear a Grand Seiko. L🤣L
It's true, only 4 people in the world are qualified to paint this vehicle, using over 7 different materials, wet sanded and polished by hand, the paint is supposed to be so reflective that it can double as a mirror
Hybridizing the Century is such a good idea. V12s are smooth but hybrids are smoother. Perfect for luxury applications. I kind of want to import one of these. I hate used cars generally because they are often mistreated and poorly cared for. But buying a used Century from Japan, I would feel confident the car was well cared for both maintenance-wise, and driver-skill wise. I'm not really into Lexus so this is perfect.
Thats an over generalizing. Many cars are owned by older couples that barely drive them and keep up with full maintenance. And it shows when the feel and look of the car is lightly used.
For those commenting on the wool interior instead of leather, Toyota explains that in Japanese culture it is considered rude to have people sit on s seat surface that will make noise. Leather is noisy. Again, this is specific to Japanese culture.
Was scrolling through videos about the Toyota Century and was delighted to find out that you had one. I love how quiet the vehicle was when you rolled up the windows.
It's amazing to see different cultural interpretations of luxury, so different from a European ideal. Although it doesn't appeal to me I can imagine those cloth seats would feel warm and comforting and probably stay looking like new for ever.
When you see really expensive car from the start of 20. century, you will see that they usually have leather only for chauffeur, for passengers was expensive fabrics used.
I'm one of those people who prefer woollen seats over leather but those curtains - not sure about those curtains. I love the car over all, something totally different from the same old...
For people without taste. Any entry level luxury car is better than this. Jaguar, Volvo, BMW, Mercedes, Audi...just pick one. Toyota is Japanese VW and that is not a compliment.
@@elseagullo4979 just compare it with a maybach s class and you'll know the difference 🤣🤣 In the world of luxurious car, a century is considered as a poor man's rolls royce since the price tag is almost half less than a new phantom
@@ramadhanisme7 The toyota century is around $180,000 so it isn't a poor mans anything. In terms of reliability, this should be better. I don't think this is supposed to compete with the Mercedes Maybach S Class as the Century is exclusive to Japan. But saying any BMW or Volvo is better than this is stupid.
even if you had the money chances are that Toyota wouldn't sell you one, this car is supposed to be like a Rolls Royce but in stealth mode and wayy better built quality.... Toyota don't make that many of these cars and its only sold in Japan...
I read an article in Motor Trend about the Century a couple of days ago. I wanted one then, now I really want one now. I wonder if they make them in left hand drive?
its not cloth seats but wool seats.... Rolls Royce charges you like $20k for a set of wool mats, do you want to guess how much they charge for wool seats like in this car???
You can't hide that Red Type-R from me at 8:21! And Question? Which car is difference between the Toyota Crown and the Century? Is the Century the top luxury model with a V12 and all?
No. It's Toyota Century Royal for emperors. It's quite larger than this and is an upper grade. It isn't sold. Main customers of Toyota century are a politician and a conservative company proprietor.
When I was small My dad used to have the older model of the century which was given to us for a while by some embassy... though I really don't remember my olden days.. Wish I did
4:30 i gotta admit this is very amusing...i was just thinking that who the heck is driving this car in bermudas? AND who the heck is allowing this Merican(?) into the back ,,,then he drops his coins...oh my G-d at least he said the right thing
Why are y'all bashing the car😂😂😂😂, the Japanese see wool as luxury cos they don't have as much cows, and I heard you can option in leather if you want, and if you have sat in a car with wool, you would now how much better it feels than leather, and I feel it looks awesome. Too bad it isn't available in the U.S. The Lexus LS500 is the closest we can get to a Century. Pls get information before bashing a car you don't know about and That's why it would never be in the US, cos we don't understand full Japanese luxury.
The Japanese obviously still love to have the curtain covers over everything. Personally think it looks ridiculous and would rip it all out if I bought the otherwise popular car, but if thats what they like then you cant blame Toyota for sticking with it and its only sold in Japan and possibly other parts of Asia from what I know.
7:255:05 I actually thought the infotainment UI language would be locked to Japanese, but I must've been thinking of some other car make or model. At 7:25, the screen looks to me like the typical Toyota infotainment UI for 2019, albeit with a different font in order to allow it to display Japanese text correctly.
Every cut "of course we got the toyota century" Sun comes out "beautiful day, of course we got the toyota century" Big buddah "buddah is huge ... of course we got the toyota century"
Pretty self explanatory why the ceo would sit in the L/hand seat.. mainly because he/she can move the front seat forward or fold it down for more leg room and mainly because when they pull up the L/hand side of the vehicle is against the curb so they are getting out on the curb and not getting out into traffic etc
For people wondering why the interior isn't leather, its cause the Japanese believe that wool is a more luxurious material so they use it for interiors on high end ultra luxury cars
Jose well shit, I want leather.
Yep if you look at the seats of most pilots in the cockpit, they are almost always covered in wool.
And it's way more. Comfortable than leather
ka mar But the smell isn’t that pleasant.
Colgate Toothpaste depends on which butt sits on it
The Toyota Century is my favorite car. Comfortable, good looking, legendary, revered, has a history, and is strong. My dream car.
good looking ??
@@ko-Daegu Yes, very good looking.
"Obviously I don't belong in a CEO seat because CEOs do not carry change like I do" best line ever
😂
The interior of that toyota looks like its styled by my grandma.
Which means it's probably a loving place to be.
@@thomaschristopherwhite9043 Oh for sure, im not saying its a bad thing. im just saying it looks like that.
@@EpicPaperclip I'm saying it's a bad thing. But I know it's gonna be comfy as fuck lol.
@@thomaschristopherwhite9043 lmao
Why do you think they named it century anyway
Who else came here from Doug's video over 90 century?
I came from recent 2nd gen century video
was super disappointed tbh
I like how much nicer this one looks
Me
Me
I'm Asian and the interior of that car feels like home
Yes, especially with all those white covers
Bring out your ramen and tamagochi
Reminds me of my grandma's house in the 90s
I agreed
just please don't get behind the wheel.
Nobody:
Effspot: *believe it or not*
I had no clue you actually owned sneakers Gordon.
Read an entire article about this car, the interior is designed to feel modest, I believe the quote was along the lines of "the head that stands out is the head that gets pinned", leather is believed to be noisy and obnoxious while wool is more conservative, this theme of luxury in modesty is carried out throughout every design aspect of this vehicle
The third generation century looks so cool.
It's hard to understand the Toyota Century if you don't understand the Japanese culture. The car has such an immense presence when driving it around Tokyo.
No it doesn't
@@effspot imagine the tourists from china visiting croatia bosnia srbija russia and alabnia xd
chineze tourists visiting a mansion ( uh this is not even luxury wtf )
chineze tourists visiting a retirment home or some grandmas house (now this is luxury they have surpassed us long time ago)
And crazy expensive $$$$$
@@oliversyvret1647 good thing your opinion deosnt matter at all
Anyone notice the reflection on the paint panels? They're near perfect images! Legend says the makers painstakingly sand every inch while checking that the reflection isn't distorted. True?
Another rumor is that velour is used for the seats because the Japanese hate the noise and heat/sweat that leather produces.... specially in the hot and humid Japanese summer.
....and that the owner best wear a Grand Seiko. L🤣L
It's true, only 4 people in the world are qualified to paint this vehicle, using over 7 different materials, wet sanded and polished by hand, the paint is supposed to be so reflective that it can double as a mirror
True, the painwork has a perfect quality. Actually the material used in the seats is real wool, not velour.
Hybridizing the Century is such a good idea. V12s are smooth but hybrids are smoother. Perfect for luxury applications. I kind of want to import one of these. I hate used cars generally because they are often mistreated and poorly cared for. But buying a used Century from Japan, I would feel confident the car was well cared for both maintenance-wise, and driver-skill wise. I'm not really into Lexus so this is perfect.
Thats an over generalizing. Many cars are owned by older couples that barely drive them and keep up with full maintenance. And it shows when the feel and look of the car is lightly used.
For those commenting on the wool interior instead of leather, Toyota explains that in Japanese culture it is considered rude to have people sit on s seat surface that will make noise. Leather is noisy. Again, this is specific to Japanese culture.
My dream true luxury car, I’d choose the Century over any Bentley, Rolls Royce, etc. A stunning exterior that is also conservative.
The Legend 27 Returns to UA-cam that’s probably true 💀 nonetheless, it’s still luxurious and you can option it out to look less like that
me too
Lol Rolls Royce is beyond your comprehension.
@@CoolAdam247 Why are you mad? It’s up to him
Really lol bruuuuuh
The Toyota Century, another marvel of Japanese engineering.
How dare you break the flip flop code and buy shoes
A Don doesn't wear flip flops
This it truly Toyota's rolls Royce without doubt
Was scrolling through videos about the Toyota Century and was delighted to find out that you had one. I love how quiet the vehicle was when you rolled up the windows.
It's amazing to see different cultural interpretations of luxury, so different from a European ideal. Although it doesn't appeal to me I can imagine those cloth seats would feel warm and comforting and probably stay looking like new for ever.
When you see really expensive car from the start of 20. century, you will see that they usually have leather only for chauffeur, for passengers was expensive fabrics used.
It’s actually wool not cloth
@@sniper_sargent_b9312 wool is a type of cloth
@@zaqstvnsn4633 it’s a material that can be used as a cloth
I'm one of those people who prefer woollen seats over leather but those curtains - not sure about those curtains. I love the car over all, something totally different from the same old...
If Rolls Royce made the Same Car Criticizers would Be callin this "Astonishing" "Antique" "Beauty"
Zeeshan N hell no this car looks like shit n u know it
@@Stretchgangchamp The car isn't about the looks
Broner my 300 wipes the floor with this car pls
Five0deuce
Your $8,000 Chrysler 300 😂😂
Broner lol not even base models are that cheap try again lol
What a beauty. I hear they’re building a one-off open-top century for the new Emperor’s enthronement ceremony this fall
Actually Japanese CEO’s and Common Folk Alike do carry lots of change and coins but, they do so in specially made Coin Wallets.
Honestly ! If I become billionnaire one day, I would for sure order a Toyota Century, even if I need to ship it across the seas.
the red triangle is to warn everyone that a foreigner is staying in that room
LOL
The Toyota Century is reserved for VIPS, politicians, CEOs and Hatsune Miku.
Here before the titles changes
Here before you edit your comment.
Jason Olvera Here before the next Here before.
@@alphadiallo6215 Here before the first Here after.
If it’s reliable as all hell like a Toyota and can be serviced with not too too much effort, then I’ll take 2. 👍🏼
Unfortunately no 🤣🤣
Not all toyota is reliable as hell especially this centuru, and the service cost is not something you call cheap for a toyota
@@ramadhanisme7not all toyotas are reliable??
Such an idiot,yes it’s cost more than others but lower than the range of these car models
@5:00 the door is supposed to automatically close
century is the ultimate VIP
For people without taste. Any entry level luxury car is better than this. Jaguar, Volvo, BMW, Mercedes, Audi...just pick one.
Toyota is Japanese VW and that is not a compliment.
@@AdrianoCROST So you are saying that this is not a good car? If so, please explain why. Myself and other people love this car
he just named all endless money pits that break down in less than 2 years ^^^
@@elseagullo4979 just compare it with a maybach s class and you'll know the difference 🤣🤣
In the world of luxurious car, a century is considered as a poor man's rolls royce since the price tag is almost half less than a new phantom
@@ramadhanisme7 The toyota century is around $180,000 so it isn't a poor mans anything. In terms of reliability, this should be better.
I don't think this is supposed to compete with the Mercedes Maybach S Class as the Century is exclusive to Japan. But saying any BMW or Volvo is better than this is stupid.
take a drink every time he says "Toyota Century"
I don’t wanna say this but it reminds me of a Lincoln continental.
A Phantom also.
Phantom rip-off and Lincoln also has a bit from that...
Everyone else:
There are lots of super cars except a random century parked
190k? For what
🤣🤣 Bunch of curtains and vents
even if you had the money chances are that Toyota wouldn't sell you one, this car is supposed to be like a Rolls Royce but in stealth mode and wayy better built quality.... Toyota don't make that many of these cars and its only sold in Japan...
3:48 beach waves coming at you
3:52 you're under water
Nobody
Effspot : im sitting in THE ceo Seat
I read an article in Motor Trend about the Century a couple of days ago. I wanted one then, now I really want one now. I wonder if they make them in left hand drive?
They’re only sold in Japan as right hand drive models.
They put a Bentley, Lincoln, a couple Ipads and Great Grandma's spare dresses all in a blender and this is what came out!
Congratulations on the new Dacia Sandero, you’re finally a true baller 👏
Century is such a baller car
I'm sorry. He dropped his coins while getting in the hot seat... Priceless.
Gordon “trying to give people a epilepsy with those rainbow flashy lights” Cheng
Don’t judge the man y’all.. he sure ain’t used to putting on a shoe..🤣🤣🤣
That toyota century is beautiful
Love the car, the interior is amazingly simplistic. A mondo understated stealth wealth mobile.
effspot boom! nailed it! agree
This car needs to come to LHD markets!!!
You know the car is appreciated for what it is because nobody minds the cloth seats
my aventador S has cloth seats and cost like 3x as much LMAO
the seats in mine are alcantara, which is just fancy futuristic suede LMAO
Adolf Hitler i thought the aventados has cloth inserts only like the smallest prices hahahaha
its not cloth seats but wool seats.... Rolls Royce charges you like $20k for a set of wool mats, do you want to guess how much they charge for wool seats like in this car???
"trying to give people an epilepsy" 😂
You can't hide that Red Type-R from me at 8:21! And Question? Which car is difference between the Toyota Crown and the Century? Is the Century the top luxury model with a V12 and all?
3:06 They do this on purpose so that to show the difference that the boss is higher and more respected than their employees or assistants
Manual curtains in a 180k car thts jst not fitting the price tag
The price tag is that high probably because of the VAT
Why do I feel like my abuela decorated the inside of this car haha
Drinking game: Take a shot every time Gordon says "Toyota Century"
CEO seat? Nah, it's the emperor's ;)
Nah, Yakuza Boss's seat.
No.
It's Toyota Century Royal for emperors.
It's quite larger than this and is an upper grade. It isn't sold.
Main customers of Toyota century are a politician and a conservative company proprietor.
himegoto
When I was small My dad used to have the older model of the century which was given to us for a while by some embassy... though I really don't remember my olden days.. Wish I did
I won't be surprised if it was given by a Japanese embassy.
Riding like the Green Hornet with Kato at the wheel. Hahahaha
The interior was designed by some amish lady with them curtains
hahahaa...true
And it has a freaking dust wiper in the trunk 😂👍 total grannycar
MBS5004M 🤣😂🤣 probably has a candle 🕯 base too
@Emperor Coriolanus IV Yes I agree, taste can be cultural... Just like the stuff with leather vs. wool...
Those white curtains remember me of my Granma’s table cloth 😂
Not a huge fan of those table cloth curtains and seat covers, but that is an option (lol).
What is the name of the city
I wish I could have 50 kidneys.....
2:25 And he slams the door despite just commented it had soft close in all 4 doors... Classic.
That car is just so intimidating to look at, but the interior is so welcoming home like👌
I like your intensity. I just reviewed my 1992 Toyota Century Import. Its so sleek. Thanks for this review effspot.
Why do Japanese car meets seem so much more... laid back and mature, than American ones?
Centry looks like something my grand ma would love
That red triangle on the window is not the warning but the sign for firefighters to break into.
All generations of Century are beautiful, great vid
4:30 i gotta admit this is very amusing...i was just thinking that who the heck is driving this car in bermudas? AND who the heck is allowing this Merican(?) into the back ,,,then he drops his coins...oh my G-d at least he said the right thing
Just reading the title makes me feel hype
loved that FD2 in between all the super cars lol
*I want Doug Demuro to review this.*
*wears 2 shirts.*
me too
zzzzzZTZTZThis is the all new.......
Normies have an umbrella that comes with the car, real gangsters have a feather duster 6:48
Why are y'all bashing the car😂😂😂😂, the Japanese see wool as luxury cos they don't have as much cows, and I heard you can option in leather if you want, and if you have sat in a car with wool, you would now how much better it feels than leather, and I feel it looks awesome. Too bad it isn't available in the U.S. The Lexus LS500 is the closest we can get to a Century. Pls get information before bashing a car you don't know about and That's why it would never be in the US, cos we don't understand full Japanese luxury.
@@birthdaygirl0285 no
belive it or not the red triangle means firefighters can go into through the window
You're correct!
The red triangle means firemen access.
I’d take this over a 7 series/S class. I’m seriously no kidding.
Definitely block the haters with the blinds that’s a must
Believe it or not, the video starts at 1:50
Every grandma out there would love the interior.
*cough cough* Effspot's new car is a Mercedes Benz S600 with an F1 Exhaust *cough cough*
11:29 that Ferrari is movin'!
From the outside resembling RR Phantom
Those Japanese Constaples coming in would see that late model Century and think, Uh Oh, We Got Some Yakuza’s here! Hee, Hee, Hee!
The Japanese obviously still love to have the curtain covers over everything. Personally think it looks ridiculous and would rip it all out if I bought the otherwise popular car, but if thats what they like then you cant blame Toyota for sticking with it and its only sold in Japan and possibly other parts of Asia from what I know.
CEO of salami smuggler😂🤪😁
High quality, luxury cloth.
Boris' voice: The interior brings back memories, Mwa (kiss) Just like how grandma would style it.
7:25 5:05 I actually thought the infotainment UI language would be locked to Japanese, but I must've been thinking of some other car make or model. At 7:25, the screen looks to me like the typical Toyota infotainment UI for 2019, albeit with a different font in order to allow it to display Japanese text correctly.
I saw it can be changed into english,.check out the motomobi about this car
this car just screams yakuza lol and by that i mean mafioso/gangster
I was wondering what the pink triangle on the window meant. Keep passing the open windows.
This car is a whole office space
4:25 look on the right there is a 1990's toyota century there as well.
nah,its a 1990 toyota crown
A car that actually lives up to the original
People complaining about seats but in reality these seats are like you rubbing Your cheek to a Baby cheek It's so cossy cossy
yo can you made a video about this century's engine sound?
The upside down red triangle is a sign for emergency services, not danger don't jump out of the window.
Are those actually seats? I cant catch a good glimpse.
Every cut "of course we got the toyota century"
Sun comes out "beautiful day, of course we got the toyota century"
Big buddah "buddah is huge ... of course we got the toyota century"
Pretty self explanatory why the ceo would sit in the L/hand seat.. mainly because he/she can move the front seat forward or fold it down for more leg room and mainly because when they pull up the L/hand side of the vehicle is against the curb so they are getting out on the curb and not getting out into traffic etc
That guy in short pants owns it? How much would it cost to import it to the USA?
@11:22 I love me some FD2 bwoy. 😍