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All cost examples on this page use an exchange rate of AUD 1 = JPY 105. Actual costs may be higher or lower depending on the rate at the time of purchase and payment.
The second-generation Toyota Century was introduced in April 1997 and continued until early 2017. Every GZG50 petrol sedan uses the 1GZ-FE V12 and rear-wheel drive, but transmission, cabin equipment and convenience features evolved over its long production life. The condition and specification of an individual vehicle are more meaningful than comparing imaginary performance grades.
It is a rarity pathway car under SEV-000645 (April 1997–February 2017). The Century Hybrid (UWG60) guide remains the path for the newer hybrid model.
Condition, service history and original equipment matter more than badge chasing. Low-km, well-kept cars sit well above tired examples.
Example landed and complied pricing on this page starts from about $16,200 AUD, with a recent auction-based median around $27,200 AUD (AUD 1 = JPY 105). Not a quote.
Related guides: Toyota Century Hybrid import guide · Toyota Crown Majesta 200 Series V8 import guide · Toyota Crown S210 Series import guide
Rarity-path Century sedan with the 1GZ-FE 5.0 V12. Quiet luxury flagship rather than a sports sedan.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chassis | GZG50 |
| Engine | 1GZ-FE naturally aspirated 5.0L V12 petrol |
| Capacity | 4,996cc |
| Rated power | 206kW (280PS) at 5,200rpm in Toyota’s 2004 catalogue |
| Rated torque | 481Nm at 4,000rpm in Toyota’s 2004 catalogue; published later figures may differ |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic before January 2005; 6-speed automatic from January 2005 |
| Body | Four-door flagship sedan |
| Seating | Five |
| Fuel | Premium unleaded petrol |
| Dimensions | 5,270 x 1,890 x 1,475mm on Toyota’s 2004 model specification |
Estimated landed and complied prices in AUD at AUD 1 = JPY 105 for GZG50. High, median and low cards are drawn from recent Japan auction sold results for this chassis. Final cost varies with condition, kilometres, auction results, shipping and compliance. Not a quote. All prices are in AUD and include vehicle purchase, importation and compliance. Roadworthy certificate, registration and stamp duty costs are excluded. Auction examples are provided as general pricing references. Individual vehicles must meet the applicable SEVS and Model Report requirements to be eligible for import.
High end
$56,700 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
Median
$27,200 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
Low end
$16,200 AUD
Estimated landed and complied price
The GZG50 is not a conventional multi-grade performance car. Toyota’s Japanese catalogue distinguishes transmission-selector and equipment configurations, especially floor-shift versus column-shift cars, along with higher multimedia and rear-seat appointments.
| Factory configuration | What changes |
|---|---|
| Earlier GZG50 (1997–2004) | Original V12 flagship with four-speed automatic; individual cars differ in rear-seat luxury and audio/multimedia fitout |
| Later GZG50 (2005–2017) | Six-speed automatic; floor-shift and column-shift configurations both documented by Toyota |
| Dual EMV equipment | Factory Dual EMV package appeared on certain earlier cars and added display/navigation equipment. It was an equipment package, not a different engine specification. |
| Fender versus door mirrors | Styling/equipment combination; mirror availability depends on factory year and floor/column configuration |
The Century has a wide spread of values. A well-kept later six-speed car, or a clean example with desirable rear-cabin equipment, may be priced differently from an earlier high-kilometre car. All three published auction-price examples are estimates, not quotes for a specific available vehicle.
Century equipment changed during its long production run. The 2010–2017 examples benefit from several Toyota factory updates, while upholstery, rear-seat controls and mirror or shift configuration should be compared on each vehicle.
| Feature / production change | What buyers should know |
|---|---|
| Six-speed transmission (January 2005 onward) | Toyota replaced the earlier four-speed automatic with its six-speed Super ECT. Both floor-shift and column-shift factory configurations were offered. |
| Rear entertainment and comfort (2005 update) | Toyota enhanced the rear cabin, with Dual EMV multimedia, DVD playback and a 12-speaker system standard in the January 2005 revision. The same update added comfort air seats and expanded safety equipment. |
| Headlights and television (2008 update) | Discharge low-beam headlights and a terrestrial digital TV tuner became standard from the January 2008 model revision. Japanese TV functionality is not necessarily useful in Australia. |
| Reversing camera and ETC (August 2010 update) | A reversing camera with guidance and Japanese ETC became standard. Japanese ETC is not an Australian toll tag. |
| Rear-passenger appointments (August 2010 update) | Revised rear centre-armrest wood trim and a left-rear footrest provided additional rear-cabin comfort. |
| Windscreen and exterior detail (August 2010 update) | The windscreen gained enhanced acoustic and infrared-reducing glass; the Century phoenix badge background changed from silver to black. |
| Shift and mirror configuration | Floor-shift and column-shift layouts affect the original cabin arrangement. Factory fender mirrors and available door-mirror configurations should be checked against the individual car. |
Sources: ROVER SEV-000645 · ROVER MRE-000055 · Toyota GZG50 launch (1997) · Toyota 2004 Dual EMV / specification · Toyota historic Century catalogue · Toyota Century August 2010 update · Japan import calculator · Import FAQs
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