Toyota Century SUV Now Comes With Dimmable Glass And First-Class Vibes

Toyota has added a new touch of privacy and tech to its already ultra-luxurious Century SUV. Starting with the 2025 model and continuing into 2026, the big news is the standard fitment of dimming rear windows. It’s exactly as fancy as it sounds.

The rear door and quarter glass now feature a three-stage dimming function. With the press of a button, the windows can switch between clear, semi-transparent, and fully opaque. Toyota made this happen by sandwiching a special dimmable film between two layers of laminated glass. Oddly, the panoramic sunroof doesn’t get this smart tech and sticks with a traditional shade.

Toyota says this update is all about giving rear passengers more privacy while still letting in soft, natural light. In its most opaque setting, the vibe is meant to feel like a traditional Japanese room: peaceful, calm, and private.

That fits the Century SUV’s purpose perfectly. It’s built for passengers in the back, not drivers up front. It comes loaded with electric retractable steps, wide rear doors, assist grips, ambient lighting, folding tables, coat hooks, antibacterial surfaces, a shoehorn holder, and seats that recline into a nearly flat lounge mode. There’s also an 18-speaker sound system and dual screens in the rear to keep passengers entertained.

Mechanically, nothing changes. The Toyota Century still runs on a 3.5-liter V6 plug-in hybrid system that delivers 406 hp through all four wheels using Toyota’s E-Four Advanced AWD setup. It offers about 43 miles of electric-only range. And yes, a hotter GR-badged version is still in the works, straight from Toyota’s Gazoo Racing team.

One thing that has changed is the price. The fancy new glass adds ¥2 million (about $13,600), bringing the total to ¥27 million ($183,300). Oh, and don’t expect to just walk into a dealership and grab one. Orders are limited to select Japanese retailers and are usually reserved for current Century sedan owners. Basically, if you ever wanted your SUV to feel like a first-class cabin in a Tokyo hotel, this is it.