The 2019 Toyota Century is the Japanese Rolls-Royce. Origin: Japan (Hand-built at the Higashi-Fuji Plant). First Generation: Launched in 1967 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Sakichi Toyoda. Current Generation: 3rd Generation (UWG60, launched 2018). It is reserved for Emperors, Prime Ministers, and the Yakuza bosses of Japan. In Kenya, it is the ultimate flex—a car so exclusive that most people won't even know what it is until they see the Phoenix emblem on the grille.

Gone is the V12, replaced by a modern Hybrid V8:

• 5.0L V8 Hybrid (2UR-FSE): 425 HP Combined. STANDARD This powertrain is shared with the Lexus LS600h but tuned for absolute silence. The V8 acts like a distant hum. It starts in electric mode, gliding silently away from the red carpet.

• Wool vs Leather: The standard seats are made of **100% Wool**. Why? Because wool is quiet (no leather squeak) and breathable (no sticky backs in summer). Leather is available, but true connoisseurs choose wool.
• Shoe Horn Holder: The rear center console has a dedicated slot for a shoe horn. The rear passenger seat features a power ottoman (footrest) that extends through the front passenger seat.

• Consumption: 10–12 km/l. Impressive for a 2.4-tonne limousine, thanks to the hybrid system.
• Service: Engine parts are shared with the Lexus LS600h/LS460, so filters and plugs are available in Nairobi. However, body panels, glass, and interior trim are unique and astronomically expensive.
• Paint: The "Kamui" (Eternal Black) paint has 7 layers and is hand-sanded. Never take this car to a standard car wash.

Air Suspension: The electronically controlled air suspension irons out almost all road imperfections. However, the long wheelbase (3,090mm) means you must be extremely careful on speed bumps to avoid scraping the belly. It is a car for the VIP convoy, not the village visit.

Standard **Toyota Safety Sense P**. It includes blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. Reliability is absolute. These cars are built to last for decades with zero failures.

The following prices represent the cost of buying a 2019 Toyota Century (UWG60) in Kenya. These prices reflect showroom asking prices in major towns including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret.

Who is this for? The ultra-wealthy individual who values tradition, silence, and Japanese craftsmanship over the flashy badge of a Rolls-Royce. Who is it NOT for? Anyone who drives themselves—the best seat is in the back.