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The official state car currently used by the Emperor of Japan is a specially prepared [[Toyota Century|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 [[Armored car (VIP)|bulletproofing]] and a granite entryway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.windingroad.com/auto-news/toyota-gives-emperor-the-century-royal-treatment/|title=Toyota gives emperor the Century Royal treatment|accessdate=2007-08-29|author=Windingroad.com |publisher=Windingroad.com |date=July 13, 2006<!-- 10:12 a.m. -->}}</ref> The emperor was previously driven in a [[Nissan Prince Royal]]. | |||
The Prime Minister of Japan travels in a regular [[Toyota Century]] or Lexus [[Lexus LS#LS 600h / LS 600h L|LS 600hL]], escorted by a police motorcade which comprises numerous [[Toyota Celsior]]s. | |||
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==Current== | ==Current== | ||
===Toyota Century Royal=== | ===Toyota Century Royal=== | ||
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Emperor Akihito | |||
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==Previous== | ==Previous== | ||
===Nissan Prince Royal=== | ===Nissan Prince Royal=== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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* [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=116077#3 Royal Toyota: Automaker Delivers $500K Limo for Imperial Family] Inside Line | * [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=116077#3 Royal Toyota: Automaker Delivers $500K Limo for Imperial Family] Inside Line | ||
* [http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/08/cars_kings/source/4.htm Cars of the Kings] Business Week | * [http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/08/cars_kings/source/4.htm Cars of the Kings] Business Week | ||
* [http://japundit.com/archives/2006/07/10/3008/ Imperial Switch] Japundit | |||
* [http://news.windingroad.com/auto-news/toyota-gives-emperor-the-century-royal-treatment/ Toyota gives emperor the Century Royal treatment] Winding Road | |||
[[Category:State Limousines]] | [[Category:State Limousines]] | ||
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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.<ref>Template:Citation/core{{#if:|}}</ref> 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
