• Toyota previewed Century Coupe as an ultra-luxury design study.
  • These renders ditch the SUV-like cues for a sleeker coupe profile.
  • Concept’s layout has no front passenger seat, just one in the rear.

Toyota shocked the world when it unveiled the Century Coupe at October’s Japan Mobility Show, previewing the future of its premium division. Long tucked quietly within Toyota’s domestic lineup, the Century nameplate is now stepping into the spotlight as a standalone ultra-luxury marque, aiming to compete with Bentley and Rolls-Royce on a global scale.

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As striking as the concept may be, it looks slightly off from certain angles. It’s a high-riding two-door coupe with proportions that suggest it might rather be an SUV. Still, with a few subtle adjustments, it has the potential to shape up into a convincingly sleek Rolls-Royce Wraith alternative.

Eager to overhaul the stance of the Century Coupe, designer Kelsonik has taken the original concept and digitally lowered the ride height, a change that works wonders for the car’s design. Now, it looks like a proper premium product, and not one that’s confused about its identity.

The Century Coupe Looks So Much Better Without The SUV Cues
The Century Coupe Looks So Much Better Without The SUV Cues
The Century Coupe Looks So Much Better Without The SUV Cues
The Century Coupe Looks So Much Better Without The SUV Cues
The Century Coupe Looks So Much Better Without The SUV Cues
The Century Coupe Looks So Much Better Without The SUV Cues
The Century Coupe Looks So Much Better Without The SUV Cues
The Century Coupe Looks So Much Better Without The SUV Cues
The Century Coupe Looks So Much Better Without The SUV Cues
The Century Coupe Looks So Much Better Without The SUV Cues
The Century Coupe Looks So Much Better Without The SUV Cues
The Century Coupe Looks So Much Better Without The SUV Cues

Illustrations Kelsonik

Another subtle change with a big impact is the switch from black wheel arches to body-colored ones, which cleans up the profile and gives the concept a classier feel. The oversized black rims are gone too, replaced with silver, multi-spoke designs not dissimilar to those you’d find on a Rolls-Royce or Bentley.

The loud orange paint from the original reveal has been replaced with a more restrained silver, a change that significantly enhances the coupe’s overall appeal.

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Although Toyota has confirmed that the Century is being spun off into its own brand, it hasn’t said whether the Century Coupe concept will make it to production. A road-going version is certainly within the realm of possibility, but it would almost certainly undergo substantial changes along the way.

The Century Coupe Looks So Much Better Without The SUV Cues
Illustrations Kelsonik

One particularly odd quirk is the concept’s seating layout, which includes a driver’s seat but no front passenger seat at all. In the back, there’s just a single seat, placed on the passenger side.

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This configuration means the rear passenger, who would be chauffeured around, has loads of legroom, ensuring the Century Coupe would be well-suited to both short and long journeys.

If Toyota does move forward with a production version of the Century Coupe, it will likely take one of two forms. It could arrive as a dedicated two-seater, staying true to the concept’s layout, or more conventionally as a four-seater, offering the kind of cabin space and configuration found in a Wraith or Bentley Continental GT.

The Century Coupe Looks So Much Better Without The SUV Cues
Illustrations Kelsonik