There will be a lot of exciting new things announced at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show in two weeks, if it’s anything like the last one. Toyota announced in a webcast in Japan on Monday afternoon that it would present numerous ideas at the event, one for each of its brands. Some of these are a high-riding two-door with the Century logo, a Toyota Corolla that resembles a vehicle from the future, and a Lexus car with six wheels. The last one really excites us, both because it looks great and because it features Toyota’s most exclusive name, which has been elevated to its own brand. This unnamed Century hatchback appears to be the most carefully thought-out and realistic of the cars Toyota showcased on Monday. It resembles a cross between a Jaguar Type 00 and a Toyota Crown, but it’s significantly shorter. Although it appears to be a two-plus-two, each door is composed of two panels that split in half, similar to a suicide door, to facilitate access to the rear seats. Even though Toyota’s sneak pictures aren’t very clear, it’s easy to see that this coupe has a tall hood and a front end that resembles the Century SUV’s rectangular design. The grille is very complicated. It features a grid design of hexagons that repeats and widens from top to bottom. The shiny orange paint on the grille and the grille itself make a stunning combination that is very different from the Century of old. Another thing that makes it appear to be the controversial Jag is that it doesn’t have a back glass. Instead, it has an orange sheet that goes from the roof to the back deck. Also, keep an eye on the vents in the hood; they indicate the presence of an internal combustion engine. As is customary for the Century, let’s hope it’s a V12. We don’t know anything about that strange Lexus car. During the livestream, Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota, stated that the car represents the next level of what “LS” has stood for in the past for Lexus. This new idea is not a “Luxury Sedan,” but a “Luxury Space.” Simon Humphries, Chief Branding Officer, notes that when the rear wheels are smaller, the arches are closer to the floor of the van, creating more space for passengers. Toyoda made it clear that the company is genuinely considering the idea, although it is still a considerable distance from being ready for production. This is far more than just a design study. We now know that Toyota’s much-anticipated new supercar, which appeared unexpectedly at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, is a highly sought-after car that won’t be at JMS. Toyoda didn’t specify whether it would be called a GR or a Lexus, but the panel did indicate that fans could expect news about the flagship at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January. That makes sense from a business perspective; it would definitely overshadow all the other ideas.
