Template:Introduction to State Limousines of Japan Template The official state car currently used by the Emperor of Japan is a specially prepared Toyota Century Royal, a one-off $500,000 custom car. It stretches around 20 feet in length and 6.5 feet across, with extra amenities such as bulletproofing and a granite entryway.[1] The emperor was previously driven in a Nissan Prince Royal.
The Prime Minister of Japan travels in a regular Toyota Century or Lexus LS 600hL, escorted by a police motorcade which comprises numerous Toyota Celsiors.
Current[]
Toyota Century Royal[]
Emperor Akihito
Previous[]
Nissan Prince Royal[]
External Links[]
- The Emperor’s new set of wheels: Toyota Century Royal CARSCOOP
- Royal Toyota: Automaker Delivers $500K Limo for Imperial Family Inside Line
- Cars of the Kings Business Week
- Imperial Switch Japundit
- Toyota gives emperor the Century Royal treatment Winding Road
- ↑ Windingroad.com (July 13, 2006). "Toyota gives emperor the Century Royal treatment". Windingroad.com. http://news.windingroad.com/auto-news/toyota-gives-emperor-the-century-royal-treatment/. Retrieved 2007-08-29.