- Toyota’s Mobility Vision: An Ecosystem, Not a Single Car
- Century: A Standalone Japanese Luxury Brand
- Century Coupe Concept: 60 Hand‑Applied Paint Layers
- Century GRMN and Tailor: One‑of‑One Personalisation
- Future Corolla: A Multi‑Powertrain Global Icon
- Land Cruiser FJ: Compact Adventure DNA
- Smart Commercial Vehicles: Kayoibako and IMV Origin
- Kago‑Bo: Autonomous Taxi for Smart Cities
- Mobility for All: Inclusive Personal Mobility
- Al‑Futtaim’s Role and the UAE Context
- Past vs Future: Key Segments Table
- Al‑Futtaim as Toyota’s Gateway to the Future
At the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo, Toyota did not present just one or two concept cars, but a complete mobility ecosystem that stretches from ultra‑luxury vehicles to personal mobility robots, with full support from Al‑Futtaim Motors as a strategic partner in the UAE. This vision is not a mere design showcase; it serves as a practical roadmap that aligns with national goals for smart cities, carbon neutrality, and inclusive mobility for all segments, with Al‑Futtaim acting as the official gateway for these innovations in the local market after a 60‑year partnership.
Toyota’s Mobility Vision: An Ecosystem, Not a Single Car
Toyota increasingly sees itself as a provider of “mobility services” rather than just a traditional car manufacturer, with a focus on electrification, sustainability, and accessibility for everyone. It spans ultra‑luxury cars like the Century Coupe, modular commercial vehicles like Kayoibako, self‑driving taxis like Kago‑Bo, and personal solutions for children and the elderly, all built on multi‑path powertrains (BEV, PHEV, HEV, ICE) that can fit each market and the UAE’s infrastructure
Century: A Standalone Japanese Luxury Brand
The Century line is evolving into an independent ultra‑luxury pillar positioned above Lexus, combining Japanese craftsmanship with advanced hybrid technology and deep personalization.
Century Coupe Concept: 60 Hand‑Applied Paint Layers
The Century Coupe Concept is a dramatic two‑door grand tourer finished in an amber metallic color applied by hand in 60 layers, with split LED headlights, a honeycomb grille, and the removal of mirrors and rear glass in favor of a full camera system. Inside, it offers a first‑class single rear lounge seat, yoke‑style steering wheel, diagonal laser‑like lighting, Nishijin‑ori fabrics, Edo‑style metal engraving, and a 3.5‑litre V6 plug‑in hybrid (~400 hp) with E‑Four all‑wheel drive.
Century GRMN and Tailor: One‑of‑One Personalisation
Century GRMN is a one‑off performance version with bright orange brake calipers, unique wheels, subtle carbon accents, and a bespoke black grille while retaining a deeply plush interior. The Century Tailor programme enables materials, colors, engravings, and layouts to be customised to coachbuilt levels, presented alongside a classic V12 first‑generation Century from the 1960s.
Future Corolla: A Multi‑Powertrain Global Icon
The Corolla Concept adopts a sleek coupe‑like roof, raked windscreen, full‑width LEDs, flush door handles, and a ducktail spoiler, signalling a more emotional design. Underneath, it is engineered for BEV, PHEV, HEV, and ICE, making it ideal for UAE families and fleets through the transition to electrification.
Land Cruiser FJ: Compact Adventure DNA
The Land Cruiser FJ is smaller than the LC 250, with a ladder‑frame chassis, two rows and five seats, a boxy heritage‑inspired profile, round headlights, and a 2.7‑litre petrol engine with part‑time 4WD. It targets younger users who want authentic Land Cruiser capability in the dunes and city streets without the size of larger models.
Smart Commercial Vehicles: Kayoibako and IMV Origin
Kayoibako is a compact “box‑style” BEV van with a flat floor and interchangeable modules, ideal for delivery, community shuttles, and mobile retail. IMV Origin is an “unfinished” truck shipped semi‑complete so local workshops can turn it into a farm truck, delivery vehicle, microbus, or food truck, supporting local industry and customisation.
Kago‑Bo: Autonomous Taxi for Smart Cities
Kago‑Bo is a fully driverless BEV taxi with no steering wheel or pedals, wide doors, and a lounge‑like cabin, designed for cities such as Dubai that are moving toward robotaxi fleets. It aligns with the UAE’s long‑term plans for integrated autonomous public and on‑demand transport.
Mobility for All: Inclusive Personal Mobility
Toyota’s personal mobility family covers children, seniors, people with disabilities, and athletes, turning “Mobility for All” into reality. Kids Mobi, Walk Me, Boost Me, Challenge Me, and Chibibo each address specific use cases from safe child transport to stair‑climbing assistive devices and last‑metre cargo delivery in dense areas.
Al‑Futtaim’s Role and the UAE Context
Al‑Futtaim positions these concepts around three pillars: evolving beloved nameplates like Century, Corolla, and Land Cruiser into an electrified future; enabling smart‑city logistics through modular vans, trucks, and autonomous taxis; and supporting inclusive mobility that matches the UAE’s quality‑of‑life agenda. Through a 60‑year partnership with Toyota, Al‑Futtaim adapts global innovation to local priorities, regulations, and infrastructure.
Past vs Future: Key Segments Table
Al‑Futtaim as Toyota’s Gateway to the Future
Tokyo 2025 is not just a show, but a declaration of a smart‑mobility shift that will reach the UAE through Al‑Futtaim: Century luxury, Corolla flexibility, FJ adventure, Kayoibako logistics, and the inclusivity of Mobility for All robots all align with the UAE’s 2030 vision for cleaner, smarter, more accessible transport.
