All i can say is wow....Bentley and all other EAT YOUR HEARTS OUTS!!! This is a real car....gesh i would love to have one...this is a car fit for a king...this makes the s Class or even the great Lexus LS look like play toys... not even maybach can touch this.... Great Job Toyota..best car in the world
@espjuan Its got the 5 liter V12 that can function in 6cylinder when any of the other 6 is broken or damaged. Its got state of the art GPS, LED, Hydralic suspension, massage seat, everything is hand build.
I always thought the Japanese made better cars than the Europeans. Japan has a great reputation for taste and class. They truly follow the saying that less is more in their homes, gardens, etc. A total lack of tackiness.
@@tariqtvproductions If you’re planning to buy it new then yes, you need to pass Toyota’s interview as well as some background checks but you can buy used one freely just like any other cars. If you want the V12 2nd gen like one in the video just hook up with JDM importers and they’ll get you one.
Toyota century is the next big jdm only Japan exclusive that will be available for import to America in 6 months frome now. the only v12 Japan car built , has alot of history and is considered a Japan legend thats not known world wide yet. Only 10k built frome 97 to 2016 so makes it a rear car also. Will skyrocket in price I reckon. Still cheap atm so get in fast.
The Buick Century is the envy of the automotive world. After all, it was "proudly made in the USA"! Just think of the advanced technology of that car, not to mention the sophisticated styling.;)
The Buick century is a good car in its own world. Bulletproof 3800 V6 also supercharged on higher trims. The build quality is typical American but it's fairly reliable and comfortable to drive. The Yota century on the other hand is just pure perfection and sophistication while flying under the radar.
The unfortunate thing about this car is most people would think its another cheap Toyota luxury car - and as an owner you would need to explain what its all about for them to understand its high pedigree.... all because it doesn't have a BMW or Mercedes badge.. Ironic really as it's better quality than those marques!
I saw one of this in Australia a few years ago. It unsuspicious to normal eyes, but I saw that and was shocked by how the ride just ironed away the bump of the road.
@bentleyv8t It's perfectly functional the way it is. Plus,with its supreme comfort and extreme care given to details,the Century is almost 'perfect' in every way. Also,Japanese people,even high-ranked officials,are very modest and do not like to travel in flashy automobiles.
That beautiful wood is sources from Yamaha piano department. Luckily enough, my 92 ES300 (5 speed manual) has it around the gear shifter and ashtray area. Genuine Yamaha piano wood.
i like the car, its price is so much lower than most of the euro v12 luxury crap, and get this you can buy 10 year old used one that are in good condition for 6000 us dollars!!!!
They tried to offer them for export in LHD, only a handful were sold. The export/LHD program was a costly exercise for Toyota, hence why they did not offer the following generation 2018- G60 outside Japan.
Rolls-Royce has BMW technology. BMW is not so reliable as Toyota and especially this handcrafted Century. That's the reason why he is better. But okay, the RR has far more gimmicks and maybe the better chassis.
We often see it driven by yakuzas out here lol yeah it's badass that I want too but kinda too expensive to own. The car itself is pretty much cheap as a clunker, though. Still a quality car.
А зачем она вам ? Вы же не царь.Я могу себе такую позволить,даже в последнем покалении,но не стану покупать так как там больше половино функций не работает
Century is not simple luxury car. Century is "HIGH Availability Car". Therefore, it is nonsense to compare the century with Lexus and any other cars. For instance, let's assume that ECU broke. But, the V12 engine is controlled by independent right and left ECU. In a word, it is possible to run with another side(6 cylinder) engine . So, Century means "HIGH Availability" and "HIGH Quality".
You can argue that, but they aren't. People who get driven around dont buy a Lexus. The S-class perhaps sometimes is, but only in the longest wheelbase format.
List of luxury cars of Each countries: America: Lincoln and Cadillac UK: Rolls-Royce and Bentley Germany: Mercedes S class, Audi A8 and BMW 7 series. Korea: Genesis And last Japan: Century, Infiniti, Nissan President and Lexus.
@Jonbjn I cannot give you a real answer. Maybe a Japanese driver will tell anything about this. But a V-12 cannot be cheap. On the other site this car will not have so many electronic problems like te other high class cars.
The only mistake i believe they did was choosing the wrong iteration of the pheonix.Had they choosen something more like Saint seya pheonix it would have add to the car
LHD Century are mostly for overseas Japanese embassies~ (By the time some idiot governments, like Taiwan and some Arabians, "required" Japanese embassies not to import and use RHD cars anymore)
No matter how Japanese manufacturers try, they never gain that what is called Noblesse)) Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, Bentley, Daimler, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and no others allowed in the Luxury Sedan Club))
Because they are thought of as imitators and not originators, which is true in a sense. Of course, by "imitating", they left the originators in the dust a long time ago, but it's very difficult to change a stereotype
oh I understand exactly what you mean about nobleness my 1997 jaguar XJ6L only has 41,000 miles absolutely fantastic car inside and out the only trouble with it is it would break down all the time with 41,000 original miles it left me stranded on the side of the road more than you can imagine it’s in the shop right now again because it won’t start no bonus yes no bonus for taking your money and leaving you stranded on the side of the road not to mention at 41,000 miles the weather started cracking on the driver seat poster I have a 1996 Buick Park Ave. that has 75,000 miles on it currently I want it for three years it has never broken down on me ever left me on the side of the road never and the leather seats still are in museum quality with no rips or tears in the driver seat especially as beautiful as the Jaguars are they are basket cases of a car maintaining them is expensive finding parts for them is well good luck and expensive and it only has 41,000 original miles designed to break all those luxurious European in German luxury cars are designed to break especially now this is why Alexis came in and 89 and toppled over the competition because they are luxury cars that do not break my grandmother has an 04 LS 430 plenty of power just as big as my drag just as fun to drive just as comfortable and luxurious if not more the weather is still in great shape especially on the driver seat ball strain no tears and here’s the best part it doesn’t leave you with the constant worry that it might break down on the side of the road and parts might be on obtainable and not an expensive to repair yes three eights or more a little bit more expensive to repair than the V6 is when it comes to those cars because you have eight more cylinders but they really if I have a break and I think the quality is much better on the Lexuses and the Japanese luxury cars than any European luxury car for example one day I was getting out of my Jag and I turned the headlights off and the headlight switch fell off onto the ground beside the car and this is a car that only had 41,000 miles on it it’s still not do you know why because it does not move under its own power right now because of the body control module and the immobilizer they both went kaput as beautiful as it is the reliability and craftsmanship fit and finish quality is very poor I think I’m going to sell it after I get it fixed and by Alexis because I still get sport mode I get a V-8 I still get 200+ horsepower more luxury amenities more leather everything power everything even on an 90 LS 400 with no reliability issues and the repair cost is a whole lot more lenient if it ever does break left the thing about the LS 400 specifically the early 90s model there is one Lexus LS400 from the early 90s that has over 1,000,000 miles on it original engine original transmission and you can’t do that on a Jag or BMW or Mercedes Rolls-Royce and Bentley no End the Toyota century is another one of those cars like the Lexus it doesn’t break down fit and finish quality and craftsmanship a far better because it’s a hand built vehicle that is not designed to break the suspension system on a Toyota century was designed to last 100,000 miles you can’t say that about any Bentley hydraulic suspension or on the older ones or air ride suspension in the new ones or Mercedes ABC suspension call Bentley mineral oil suspension which is the old hydraulic set up from the 90s or the new suspension they have in them all designed to break and say I’m a specially BMW dealer worlds worst and I’m not denying that they’re all those car companies make beautiful luxury cars but they’re very unreliable even the old ones now with that said back in the day Mercedes and BMW used to be very reliable especially Mercedes with that million dollar S class they made but that is no more they are all designed to break you can’t argue with a reliable luxury car whether it be a LS Lexus or Toyota Century they will last for years when the other cars will fail why do you think Alexis is still the number one best selling luxury car brand bleeding out the competition from Europe think about that for a second yes Alexis might not have the same charm and Pedegree as the European rivals Mercedes BMW Rolls-Royce Audi etc. etc. But as a trade off you get the same amount of luxury followed by unmatched readably in the luxury car segment I will admit the styling on a Lexus especially today styling but the big grills are not that great it’s not a Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce and Bentley can have a big massive grill ask Anna Mercedes but Alexis it’s not a Rolls-Royce it’s trying to be with the massive grill so I would rather take an older Lexus so I can enjoy it and never have the constant fear of Will it start the next day will the arrow suspension fail and prevent me from driving it will it Hass to go to the repair shop for a part that you cannot obtain that is Uber expensive not with a Lexus no the Toyota Century that is a different story you get reliability with handmade everything that is pretty much exclusive to the car so when a body panel does need replacing it’s going to be difficult to find one especially in the states if you happen to import one which I want to do but that is a constant of should I really so I will end with radius of pressure pay for luxury I suppose but Lexus does it better than all of them that is just a fact they are prestigious in their own right
Not rare, not powerful, interiors designed for Japanese elderly people Not have an update version... And over price... Like making a junkfood with premium gread material. That car is the best Toyota can done.. They say...
All i can say is wow....Bentley and all other EAT YOUR HEARTS OUTS!!! This is a real car....gesh i would love to have one...this is a car fit for a king...this makes the s Class or even the great Lexus LS look like play toys... not even maybach can touch this....
Great Job Toyota..best car in the world
Are you alive?
@@Corolla2016 maybe I am
@@Toyota4Life wow hi
@@Corolla2016 hey what’s up
I used to own a 1kzte HiAce and now I own gzg50 Century. I luv Toyota and Toyota4Life!
Unlike RR, this is reliable.
The best prestige Japanese Automobile indeed!
If it's good enough for the Emperor of Japan it's certainly good enough for me!
@espjuan Its got the 5 liter V12 that can function in 6cylinder when any of the other 6 is broken or damaged.
Its got state of the art GPS, LED, Hydralic suspension, massage seat, everything is hand build.
I always thought the Japanese made better cars than the Europeans.
Japan has a great reputation for taste and class. They truly follow the saying that less is more in their homes, gardens, etc. A total lack of tackiness.
To buy this car, it actually requires special interview and examination from Toyota to see if you are an appropriate person to buy one.
Is that true? If I wanted one built new to take home to the UK would that be possible?
@@tariqtvproductions If you’re planning to buy it new then yes, you need to pass Toyota’s interview as well as some background checks but you can buy used one freely just like any other cars. If you want the V12 2nd gen like one in the video just hook up with JDM importers and they’ll get you one.
And Thats A Real Car!!!!
Toyota century is the next big jdm only Japan exclusive that will be available for import to America in 6 months frome now. the only v12 Japan car built , has alot of history and is considered a Japan legend thats not known world wide yet. Only 10k built frome 97 to 2016 so makes it a rear car also. Will skyrocket in price I reckon. Still cheap atm so get in fast.
Sounds like you may be right haha. I gotta save quick before the rest of the world knows!
I want this car so badly I'd easily take this over a Rolls, Bentley or Mercedes
respect to toyota for not mass producing these v12's, that what makes the century unique, although i knew someone once that had a buick century
The Buick Century is the envy of the automotive world. After all, it was "proudly made in the USA"! Just think of the advanced technology of that car, not to mention the sophisticated styling.;)
The Buick century is a good car in its own world. Bulletproof 3800 V6 also supercharged on higher trims. The build quality is typical American but it's fairly reliable and comfortable to drive. The Yota century on the other hand is just pure perfection and sophistication while flying under the radar.
The unfortunate thing about this car is most people would think its another cheap Toyota luxury car - and as an owner you would need to explain what its all about for them to understand its high pedigree.... all because it doesn't have a BMW or Mercedes badge.. Ironic really as it's better quality than those marques!
NO, the owner would not to explain what this car is, because they are the kind of people they DONT give a shit what other people think of them.
3UZFE it's very simple if u get this vehicle u appreciate it but if u are all about marques and name brand than this vehicle isn't simply for u
I saw one of this in Australia a few years ago. It unsuspicious to normal eyes, but I saw that and was shocked by how the ride just ironed away the bump of the road.
Great work toyota! best car in the world!
This is not the perfect car for driver, this is the perfect car for co-driver...
That's because it's a different type of car. Those cars are smaller because they aren't chauffeur cars. The Century is.
@bentleyv8t It's perfectly functional the way it is. Plus,with its supreme comfort and extreme care given to details,the Century is almost 'perfect' in every way. Also,Japanese people,even high-ranked officials,are very modest and do not like to travel in flashy automobiles.
Surprised to see one with leather interior, as it's always considered to be a "no no", due to the noise it makes.
Quite a few were optioned with leather, mostly for livery or hire car use, as it wears better than wool velour.
@@overnightpartsfromjapan01 Yes, I've seen those too. Definitely in a minority and not as comfortable.
I LOVE THIS CAR !!!!! FANTASTIC QUALITY WORK !!!
That beautiful wood is sources from Yamaha piano department. Luckily enough, my 92 ES300 (5 speed manual) has it around the gear shifter and ashtray area. Genuine Yamaha piano wood.
No but the tuning company called TOP SECRET fitted the Century's V12 engine into Supra
i like the car, its price is so much lower than most of the euro v12 luxury crap, and get this you can buy 10 year old used one that are in good condition for 6000 us dollars!!!!
True luxury from the best car manufacturer in the world TOYOTA!!!
Cool car
@Jonbjn
No, the car has only this V-12 engine since any years. The older Century's had have a V-8.
The old ones had a v12. The new Century came with the V8 with Hybrid Technology.
Amazing from the nanny at number 85 🎉❤
Fit for royalty indeed.
Im here after effspot's Brilliant exhaust Century
Best car n the world
They really need to restyle this car.
I wonder who wrote the music score
Буду любить и любоваться до смерти,всё остальное это хрень.Это БОГ👍👍👍👍
Бога нет.
5:37 THAT is a left-hand-drive interior!!! I didn't know Century was ever made in left-hand-drive!!! Was it ever supplied to foreign LHD markets?
most probably inversed imagine, they dont export the Century, its specifically made for Japan
They tried to offer them for export in LHD, only a handful were sold. The export/LHD program was a costly exercise for Toyota, hence why they did not offer the following generation 2018- G60 outside Japan.
@@overnightpartsfromjapan01I remember Toyota exported 100 units of the left-hand drive version.
Rolls-Royce has BMW technology. BMW is not so reliable as Toyota and especially this handcrafted Century. That's the reason why he is better. But okay, the RR has far more gimmicks and maybe the better chassis.
just like a seiko compared to a rolex, different price but same quality
I love my century
No.1 toyota👍❤
まさに「和製ロールスロイス・ファントム」
@bentleyv8t Every time I look at it I automatically think of the defunct Rolls Royce Silver Seraph...
We often see it driven by yakuzas out here lol yeah it's badass that I want too but kinda too expensive to own. The car itself is pretty much cheap as a clunker, though. Still a quality car.
Really nice car. I'll take two! Lol
Классная машина! Мне б такую
А зачем она вам ? Вы же не царь.Я могу себе такую позволить,даже в последнем покалении,но не стану покупать так как там больше половино функций не работает
Century is not simple luxury car.
Century is "HIGH Availability Car".
Therefore, it is nonsense to compare the century with Lexus and any other cars.
For instance, let's assume that ECU broke.
But, the V12 engine is controlled by independent right and left ECU.
In a word, it is possible to run with another side(6 cylinder) engine .
So, Century means "HIGH Availability" and "HIGH Quality".
when century sold in hong kong, toyota was say either one side ecu/ engine down, the engine can still run.
Does dealers receive the order of buying the Century or Do I order directly with Japanese Toyota ?
Visit www.batfa.com/new_car_toyota_century.htm as it offers this car for sale and for exports also..
OMG the car was hand build
did they export these car?
You can argue that, but they aren't. People who get driven around dont buy a Lexus. The S-class perhaps sometimes is, but only in the longest wheelbase format.
Son de la marca Toyota?
Bloody hell. They making them by hand!
Yes, there is. I noticed the link for you in my video comment.
do these guys also build CRT tvs?
List of luxury cars of Each countries:
America: Lincoln and Cadillac
UK: Rolls-Royce and Bentley
Germany: Mercedes S class, Audi A8 and BMW 7 series.
Korea: Genesis
And last Japan: Century, Infiniti, Nissan President and Lexus.
you forgot Nissan President
@@Ampelfreund Aa yes even that too.
good quality..1 want one..
@Jonbjn
I cannot give you a real answer. Maybe a Japanese driver will tell anything about this. But a V-12 cannot be cheap. On the other site this car will not have so many electronic problems like te other high class cars.
Great video, great car. One word sums it up "Craftsmanship". Personally I'd still rather an S Class Mercedes Benz or Lexus LS.
Think i want one
is there a Century which has a left side steering wheel ?
100 of them :)
The only mistake i believe they did was choosing the wrong iteration of the pheonix.Had they choosen something more like Saint seya pheonix it would have add to the car
Last real car !!!!
Do you have a longer length century video? The full version?
wait i just saw a left hand drive car. is it true?
They made 100
Wait. They can make it left-hand drive?
Well, there are Centurys with a left steering wheel.
Yidan n
LHD Century are mostly for overseas Japanese embassies~
(By the time some idiot governments, like Taiwan and some Arabians, "required" Japanese embassies not to import and use RHD cars anymore)
Claro1993 Driving in Japan is on Left.
Крутая машина!
Да обычная
Do they armored versions
Blake Bias I believe the Emperor need the armored version
@Jonbjn
I can see the buttons....
@vladgeler You got PM!
I wonder why Toyota didn't export Century?? If Toyota sell Century to Hong Kong, China, Europe, or U.S, Toyota can boost their market share little bit
An Other engine, an other transmission and so on. And you are thinking this would be an other version of the LS...?
where do you get that left hand drive model o.o
To the person who owns the car I got the QR code off, Farnham Common. Is the car for sale?
No! The price is approx. $ 130.000.
日本人おる?
おります!!
posta chabón
Wow just compare the craftsmanship of roll’s Royce or Bentley just what I need instead of a kei car
Is that Ringo Starr narrating?
Do you own this car؟
@claudeleason
Yes! ;-)
It needs to be just a leeeetle big bigger ;) lol
60系にはガッカリ
センチュリーは50系で終了のようです。
分かります。
Came here after Doug Demuro review.
Why is that test passenger wearing a helmet?
Best than rolls??
@espjuan GPS? i get lost in car with gps all the time. map and your own knowledge of the road is a better gps than the so call gps system.
A 100,000 dollar Toyota... Nice.
👍
No, it's not an European offer. I regret it...
easy, you don't need to
effspot
CRAFTSMEN
"Most singular car"??? What kind of English is that???
1:03 - 1:15
1:21
looks very much like a taxi in Hong Kong
Not official !
Ask your dealer.... But I would visit batfa-dot-com.
No matter how Japanese manufacturers try, they never gain that what is called Noblesse)) Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, Bentley, Daimler, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and no others allowed in the Luxury Sedan Club))
Because they are thought of as imitators and not originators, which is true in a sense. Of course, by "imitating", they left the originators in the dust a long time ago, but it's very difficult to change a stereotype
oh I understand exactly what you mean about nobleness my 1997 jaguar XJ6L only has 41,000 miles absolutely fantastic car inside and out the only trouble with it is it would break down all the time with 41,000 original miles it left me stranded on the side of the road more than you can imagine it’s in the shop right now again because it won’t start no bonus yes no bonus for taking your money and leaving you stranded on the side of the road not to mention at 41,000 miles the weather started cracking on the driver seat poster I have a 1996 Buick Park Ave. that has 75,000 miles on it currently I want it for three years it has never broken down on me ever left me on the side of the road never and the leather seats still are in museum quality with no rips or tears in the driver seat especially as beautiful as the Jaguars are they are basket cases of a car maintaining them is expensive finding parts for them is well good luck and expensive and it only has 41,000 original miles designed to break all those luxurious European in German luxury cars are designed to break especially now this is why Alexis came in and 89 and toppled over the competition because they are luxury cars that do not break my grandmother has an 04 LS 430 plenty of power just as big as my drag just as fun to drive just as comfortable and luxurious if not more the weather is still in great shape especially on the driver seat ball strain no tears and here’s the best part it doesn’t leave you with the constant worry that it might break down on the side of the road and parts might be on obtainable and not an expensive to repair yes three eights or more a little bit more expensive to repair than the V6 is when it comes to those cars because you have eight more cylinders but they really if I have a break and I think the quality is much better on the Lexuses and the Japanese luxury cars than any European luxury car for example one day I was getting out of my Jag and I turned the headlights off and the headlight switch fell off onto the ground beside the car and this is a car that only had 41,000 miles on it it’s still not do you know why because it does not move under its own power right now because of the body control module and the immobilizer they both went kaput as beautiful as it is the reliability and craftsmanship fit and finish quality is very poor I think I’m going to sell it after I get it fixed and by Alexis because I still get sport mode I get a V-8 I still get 200+ horsepower more luxury amenities more leather everything power everything even on an 90 LS 400 with no reliability issues and the repair cost is a whole lot more lenient if it ever does break left the thing about the LS 400 specifically the early 90s model there is one Lexus LS400 from the early 90s that has over 1,000,000 miles on it original engine original transmission and you can’t do that on a Jag or BMW or Mercedes Rolls-Royce and Bentley no End the Toyota century is another one of those cars like the Lexus it doesn’t break down fit and finish quality and craftsmanship a far better because it’s a hand built vehicle that is not designed to break the suspension system on a Toyota century was designed to last 100,000 miles you can’t say that about any Bentley hydraulic suspension or on the older ones or air ride suspension in the new ones or Mercedes ABC suspension call Bentley mineral oil suspension which is the old hydraulic set up from the 90s or the new suspension they have in them all designed to break and say I’m a specially BMW dealer worlds worst and I’m not denying that they’re all those car companies make beautiful luxury cars but they’re very unreliable even the old ones now with that said back in the day Mercedes and BMW used to be very reliable especially Mercedes with that million dollar S class they made but that is no more they are all designed to break you can’t argue with a reliable luxury car whether it be a LS Lexus or Toyota Century they will last for years when the other cars will fail why do you think Alexis is still the number one best selling luxury car brand bleeding out the competition from Europe think about that for a second yes Alexis might not have the same charm and Pedegree as the European rivals Mercedes BMW Rolls-Royce Audi etc. etc. But as a trade off you get the same amount of luxury followed by unmatched readably in the luxury car segment I will admit the styling on a Lexus especially today styling but the big grills are not that great it’s not a Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce and Bentley can have a big massive grill ask Anna Mercedes but Alexis it’s not a Rolls-Royce it’s trying to be with the massive grill so I would rather take an older Lexus so I can enjoy it and never have the constant fear of Will it start the next day will the arrow suspension fail and prevent me from driving it will it Hass to go to the repair shop for a part that you cannot obtain that is Uber expensive not with a Lexus no the Toyota Century that is a different story you get reliability with handmade everything that is pretty much exclusive to the car so when a body panel does need replacing it’s going to be difficult to find one especially in the states if you happen to import one which I want to do but that is a constant of should I really so I will end with radius of pressure pay for luxury I suppose but Lexus does it better than all of them that is just a fact they are prestigious in their own right
Not rare, not powerful, interiors designed for Japanese elderly people
Not have an update version... And over price... Like making a junkfood with premium gread material. That car is the best Toyota can done.. They say...
+Waroon H I say Germans when I hear a luxury car
I say Lexus LS....
I cannot find informations but I am convinced it's an unibody car.
Yes, there is. I noticed the link for you in my video comment.