The Toyota Century 2025 is not just the pinnacle of Japanese automotive craftsmanship, but it also redefines in-car privacy with its electrically adjustable tinted windows, a first for a commercial vehicle.
The recent unveiling of the Toyota Century 2025 and its electrically adjustable side window tinting for the rear seats has captured attention. This technology, usually reserved for the sunroofs of premium vehicles, has been adapted by Toyota for the side windows, offering enhanced privacy and protection for passengers.
This innovative feature is made possible by AGC’s (Tokyo) Digital Curtain technology, which consists of a special film layer sandwiched between two transparent glass panels. When an electric current is applied, the microscopic particles within the film rearrange, altering the glass’s transparency. Rear-seat passengers can instantly switch between three modes: clear, semi-transparent, and opaque, at the touch of a button.
AGC assures that this material can block up to 99% of UV rays and is nearly invisible to the naked eye. When no voltage is applied, the glass defaults to an opaque state, ensuring maximum privacy while maintaining the vehicle’s sleek aesthetic.
This technology is not entirely new, as it has graced some prestigious vehicles in the past. Ferrari introduced a similar feature in 2005 with the Superamerica, and Mercedes-Benz implemented their Magic Sky Control for sunroofs in the 2010s.
More recently, electrically tinted glass has become available in mainstream models such as the Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric, Rafale, and Nissan Leaf crossover. However, Toyota has exclusively applied this technology to the rear side windows of the Century SUV, while the panoramic sunroof retains a conventional glass setup with an integrated electric blind.
In the Japanese market, the Toyota Century carries a price tag of up to 27 million yen (approximately 4.9 billion VND), excluding options. Unlike previous generations that were exclusively sold domestically, Toyota is gradually expanding the distribution of this SUV to China and potentially other international markets in the near future. Should this come to fruition, the Century SUV promises to be a uniquely appealing contender in the luxury SUV segment, combining advanced technology with Japanese precision and philosophy.
The Toyota Century 2025: Elevating the Luxury Experience with Electrically Tinted Glass
The Toyota Century 2025 is not just the pinnacle of Japanese automotive craftsmanship, but it also redefines privacy in the luxury SUV segment. This vehicle introduces a world-first innovation in the form of electrically-controlled, adjustable opaque window glass, a feature never before seen in commercially available cars.
