TOYOTA’S FLAGSHIP CENTURY CARS WILL KEEP ICE ENGINES ALIVE - HERE IS WHAT WE KNOW

In a world where almost every carmaker is rushing toward electric vehicles, Toyota has taken a surprising turn, as the company has confirmed that its newest ultra-luxury brand, Toyota Century, will continue to use internal combustion engines (ICE), rather than going fully electric. This decision has caught the attention of both luxury car lovers and regular car buyers who wonder what the future of premium cars looks like.

In Japan, the Toyota Century sedan has been a symbol of royalty-level comfort and VIP travel for more than 50 years. Think of it as Toyota’s version of a Rolls-Royce, which is quiet, elegant and extremely exclusive. Now, Toyota is turning Century from one single sedan into a full luxury sub-brand that is placed above Lexus, which means even more premium models, all designed to rival brands like Rolls-Royce and Bentley.

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According to Motor1, in an interview with Australia’s CarExpert, Toyota powertrain chief Takashi Uehara confirmed the big detail that Century models will definitely have engines. He added that Toyota has not yet decided “which kind” of engine, but combustion power is confirmed.

So what type of engines could these ultra-luxury cars get? Expectations are:

A High-Tech Hybrid Four-Cylinder

Toyota is developing a powerful 2.0-liter turbo engine combined with electric assist. It’s expected to make around 400 hp, and some executives say it can even be tuned to go up to 600 hp.

A New Hybrid V8

Toyota is working on a brand-new 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 hybrid, which will debut in the upcoming GR GT supercar and its Lexus version. This engine is rumored to produce more than 900 hp. Toyota has also hinted that the V8 won’t be limited to sports cars- it may power future trucks, SUVs, and yes, Century luxury models.

V12 Comeback, Maybe

Some rumors suggest Toyota might bring back a V12 engine for the Century lineup, which is inspired by the older Century sedan (1997–2017) that carried a V12. But most experts believe this is unlikely.

Overall, Toyota’s decision to keep engines in its most premium brand is a bold move. While many luxury makers push EV-only futures, Toyota is choosing to blend tradition, luxury and modern hybrid tech. The first Century-branded models are expected within the next two years, though it remains unclear whether they’ll be sold in the US or remain exclusive to select markets.

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2025-12-03T10:01:24Z