Overview of the Toyota Century GRG75
This 2024 Toyota Century GRG75 is the newest chapter of Japan's most formal luxury name, and it arrives at USS Tokyo with 2,545 kilometres (approximately 1,581 miles) on the odometer. First registered in April 2024 (Reiwa 6), it is a one owner car in pearl with a beige interior, graded 5 overall with interior grade A. The Century here is the SUV bodied GRG75, a four seat, four wheel drive plug in hybrid that sits above the Alphard and Land Cruiser in Toyota's pecking order and competes for the same buyer as Bentley and Rolls-Royce.
The sheet shows a very tidy car: a new car service book is present, the inspector records only small scratches and small dents, and the only equipment shortfall is the missing charging cable. For anyone looking for a low mileage Toyota Century from Japan, examples at this age and mileage are rarely offered at open auction, and the sheet carries the heading 名車コーナー, the famous car corner, which USS uses for special vehicles.
The Drive Review
The Century SUV is built around a 3.5 litre V6 petrol engine paired with an electric motor system and permanent four wheel drive, with a plug in battery so short journeys can be covered on electric power alone. The aim is not speed. It is silence, isolation and a level, unhurried ride, with the V6 arriving smoothly when needed and the automatic transmission working without fuss. Toyota tuned the car for rear passengers first, which is why this one has four individual seats and a rear entertainment screen, but the driver is well looked after too.
At around 5.2 metres long, 1.99 metres wide and 1.8 metres tall, as printed on the sheet, it is a large car, and it feels deliberate rather than sporting. The 22 inch wheels give it presence, though a car with this much body will always prioritise comfort over sharpness. Compared with a modern performance SUV, the Century trades speed and noise for calm, finish and a sense of occasion. The cluster photograph shows a fully digital display with the hybrid READY light lit, a total average economy reading and a driving range figure, which suits the car's quiet character.
Auction Details
The car is offered at USS Tokyo as lot 65214 on 8 October 2026 (Japan date). The auction start price is ¥38,000,000. No Autoselecta guide bidding range has been set for this car, so please use the price panel on this page for the current minimum bid and landed cost figures, which are worked out live. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
The inspection date is not given in the data. The registration plate reads Yokohama 306 ni 8282, and the Japanese inspection (shaken) is valid until 15 April 2027 (Reiwa 9).
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer: Toyota. Model: Century, Base Grade. Chassis and model code: 6LA-GRG75, frame number GRG75-0001199. First registration: April 2024. Body: five door SUV, four seats. Engine capacity: 3,500 cc. Fuel: petrol and electric per the sheet, consistent with the plug in hybrid system fitted to this model. Transmission: floor automatic. Drive: 4WD. Exterior colour: original pearl, colour code M34, with no colour change. Interior colour: beige tone, described as Fromage genuine leather. Mileage: 2,545 km, approximately 1,581 miles. Dimensions on the sheet: length 520 cm, width 199 cm, height 180 cm. Recycling deposit: ¥22,880.
Factory Features and Equipment
The sheet lists these sales points: one owner with the name change to the selling company already done, Fromage colour genuine leather seats, Takumi scuff plates in a masame straight grain finish, a panoramic roof with electric shade, 22 inch alloy wheels with a sputtered finish, an automatic electric retractable step, privacy glass with three stage dimming and an 11.6 inch rear entertainment system.
The points to note add quad LED headlamps, Prestige type floor mats, Toyota Safety Sense, ITS Connect, display audio compatible with Apple CarPlay and a digital rear view mirror. Automatic climate control is recorded. The photographs show the panoramic roof, the privacy glass, the large alloy wheels and a right hand drive cabin. The sheet's equipment box could not be read with confidence, so items such as navigation, power windows and airbags are not confirmed from that box.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The inspector's report contains three entries. First, the charging cable is missing (充電ケーブル欠). Second, small scratches and small dents (小キズ小凹). Third, the tablet is held in custody (【タブレット預り】).
The sheet also shows the new car service book with warranty booklet marked as present. However, the warranty booklet, owner's manual and spare key are written as 後送, meaning they will be sent on separately after the sale, so they are not with the car at auction. Vehicle usage history is blank, the import vehicle section is blank, and the transfer document expiry, load capacity and serial number fields are also blank. The sheet notes one owner.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The diagram carries one marking: U1 on the right side towards the rear, near the right rear wheel. U1 means a small dent. It sits on either the right rear door or the right rear quarter panel, and the exact panel cannot be fixed with certainty from its position on the drawing. A letter A appears beneath the rear of the car drawing with no number. It may be a printed label or a scratch code on the rear bumper, so it is not recorded as damage.
There are no repair, rust, corrosion or replaced panel marks. That matches the inspector's general note of small scratches and small dents and the exterior grade of 5. The photographs show clean pearl paint with contrasting silver lower sills and bumpers, though the pictures are auction lot images and cannot show small blemishes. Overall this is near collector grade condition for a nearly new car, with minor cosmetic points only.
Interior Condition
The interior is graded A. The photograph shows beige leather with pale perforated seat centres, a ribbed dark trim panel across the passenger side, a wide central touchscreen, touch climate controls and a tidy centre console, all looking fresh. The sheet raises no interior fault, smell or wear comment. The inspector's only interior related note is that the tablet is held in custody, which is worth clarifying before bidding if the tablet matters to you. A small tag and loose film are visible on the console in the photograph.
Japanese Auction Grades
Auction grade 5 sits just below the top mark of 6 used for the very best cars, and denotes a car with little or no visible wear and no repair history. Interior grade A is the best letter on the interior scale. Together they describe a tidy, almost new example, though the notes above still matter.
Model History
The Century name began with the luxury limousine in 1967, built for Japan's executives and imperial household and finished largely by hand, with a V12 introduced in the 1990s. The GRG75 SUV was introduced in 2023 as a new body style beside the long running sedan, giving the Century a more modern, family sized footprint and a plug in hybrid powertrain. It is positioned as a stand alone Century brand with its own phoenix emblem, which is visible on the grille and tailgate of this car.
Why This Toyota Century Has Become Collectible
So far this is a young car, and it would be wrong to claim a collector market already exists. What gives it appeal is its position: the first Century with an SUV body, sold in small numbers and almost entirely in Japan, with a formal, hand finished character that no other Toyota offers. Low mileage, one owner cars with a service book are the ones that tend to attract the most interest. The Century is also not available through normal export channels in most markets, which makes a Japanese auction example one of the few ways to obtain one. No future value is promised.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
On a plug in hybrid of this type, ask for the battery and hybrid system health report and confirm charging works with the correct cable for your market, because the sheet records the cable as missing. Check the automatic retractable step on both sides, since its motors and sensors are the sort of feature that is costly if faulty. Operate the panoramic roof and its electric shade, the three stage privacy glass, the digital rear view mirror and the rear entertainment screen. Confirm Apple CarPlay connects, and check the ITS Connect and Toyota Safety Sense features, because some Japan only services may not work abroad. Look at the right rear dent in person, and check the 22 inch sputtered wheels for kerb marks.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan is the only place this Century was sold new in any numbers, and cars like this one, with a low mileage and a documented single owner history, are seen at auction only occasionally. Buying directly means you can read the sheet before you bid.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
Import rules vary by country, including age, emissions, safety and registration requirements, so check what applies in your own country before bidding. Autoselecta can explain the steps for Japan export, shipping and arrival, and a right hand drive car like this will suit markets that drive on the left.
Why Import Through Autoselecta
Autoselecta gives you direct access to Japanese auctions, a translated and checked auction sheet, vehicle sourcing, bidding assistance, export handling, shipping, tracking where available, and support on arrival and import in your country. Staff stay in touch throughout, and we make no promises of savings.
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Auction Caution
Auction cars are inspected before sale but are still used vehicles, and an auction sheet is an independent condition guide, not a mechanical warranty. The inspector records the missing charging cable, small scratches and small dents including a U1 dent on the right rear, and the tablet held in custody. The warranty booklet, owner's manual and spare key are marked to be sent on after the sale, so confirm how they will reach you. Even a nearly new hybrid may need checks or servicing after purchase.
