What started off as a wild rumor is gaining more substance as a new report from a trustworthy source claims Toyota is indeed planning a Century SUV. According to Nikkei Asia, the luxobarge will be launched as early as August this year and will be made at the Tahara Plant in Aichi where various Toyota and Lexus models are assembled. While the vehicle is expected to largely target Japan, it'll be exported to other countries as well.
As originally written by Japan's Best Car magazine, Nikkei Asia also believes the Century SUV will be positioned above the Land Cruiser in Toyota's vast range. Another important detail shared by the two publications refers to the underpinnings. It does seem increasingly more likely the posh SUV will be based on the Highlander, which gained this week a bigger Grand Highlander derivative in the United States.
