Toyota Century GRMN SUV Global Production Plans Confirmed; Check Details
The Toyota Century GRMN SUV Prototype has a unique bodykit, a front splitter with the Century logo, gloss black 22-inch alloy wheels, and sliding back doors
By Sanorita
The performance-focused GRMN variant of the Toyota Century, unveiled as a one-off during the SUV's debut last year, is now confirmed to enter production. In a meeting with Century owners in China, Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota, revealed that he currently possesses the only Century GRMN, and added that he aims to make the sporty-looking variant accessible to the masses across the globe, 'Next, I want to make a GRMN that many people from around the world can ride.' For now, there is no official launch date for the Century GRMN. The chairman, however, left the interested customers in suspense by stating that they 'have to wait a little bit.' until the performance-focused Century GRMN makes its worldwide premiere, let's explore some of its potential features.
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Toyota Century GRMN SUV: Key Highlights
Compared to the standard Century SUV, the GRMN version has a lower overall stance and unique features. It includes a distinctive body kit with several exposed carbon-fiber elements, a front splitter with the Century logo, gloss black 22-inch alloy wheels, and sliding back doors. Although there is no official confirmation, the design specifications of the prototype will likely be transferred to the production model.
Toyota has not revealed powertrain or hardware details, but the production-spec performance-oriented Century SUV is speculated to come with a sportier chassis with improved suspension, steering, and brakes. For the uninitiated, the Century SUV’s standard version packs a 3.5-litre V6 plug-in hybrid powertrain that churns out 400bhp with an e-CVT gearbox. It has the company's E-Four Advanced AWD system. With its emphasis on performance, the SUV with the GRMN label may gain additional power to compete with premium SUVs such as the Aston Martin DBX707, the Mercedes-AMG G63, and the Lamborghini Urus on the international scene.
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The Century SUV is currently only available in China and Japan, but Toyota intends to expand its sales worldwide to compete with vehicles like the Rolls Royce Cullinan. With the upcoming launch, the sportier GRMN SUV will compete against the Cullinan Black Badge.
