Al-Futtaim Backs Toyota’s Bold Future Mobility Vision at Japan Mobility Show 2025

Al-Futtaim Motors has thrown its full support behind Toyota Motor Co.’s most ambitious mobility portfolio yet, unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show (JMS) 2025 in Tokyo. For the UAE, this moment marks more than a global exhibition preview. It signals the region’s next steps in intelligent, sustainable, and inclusive transport systems, guided by a 60-year partnership between Al-Futtaim and Toyota.

What future vision is Toyota presenting at JMS 2025?

Toyota’s stand at JMS 2025 introduces a complete mobility ecosystem rather than a single concept car. The line-up spans ultra-luxury design studies, reimagined icons, rugged off-road prototypes, modular commercial vehicles, autonomous taxi platforms, and robotic mobility designed for all ages and abilities.

Al-Futtaim Motors highlights this as a turning point. These ideas are not theoretical design exercises. They align with the UAE’s ambitions for cleaner cities, smarter mobility networks, and an inclusive society-wide accessibility.

Introducing Toyota Century

Century Coupe Concept

The star of the display was the Century Coupe Concept, a dramatic two-door grand tourer that pushes the brand into new territory. It arrives finished in a rich amber metallic paint, created through 60 hand-applied layers, reflecting an obsessive level of craftsmanship.

The design features split LED headlights, a honeycomb-style grille, visible bonnet vents, and a bold fastback roofline. It removes traditional mirrors and even the rear windscreen, replacing them with a full digital camera system.

Inside, the Century Coupe breaks every rule.

• A yoke-style steering wheel sets a futuristic tone.
• The front passenger seat is removed entirely, creating a first-class single rear lounge.
• The cabin glows with diagonal red laser-beam lighting stretching from the console to the headliner.
• Seats are trimmed in Nishijin-ori brocade, while metalwork showcases intricate Edo-style engraving.

The Coupe is expected to use a 3.5-litre V6 plug-in hybrid with around 400 hp and E-Four all-wheel drive, matching modern performance with refined luxury.

Century GRMN

Toyota also showcased a Century GRMN, a “one of one” performance-focused creation driven by senior leadership. It carries unmistakable motorsport cues:

• Bright orange brake calipers.
• Unique wheels and tyres.
• Subtle carbon texture across the exterior.
• A bespoke black Century grille.

Inside, the four-seat cabin receives thick carpeting, deep padding, and specialist materials, blending luxury with racing character.

Century Tailor

The Century Tailor programme is Toyota’s formal push into bespoke luxury. It allows customers to build a One of One specification, with tailored materials, colours, engravings, interior layouts, and ceremonial configurations. It positions Century alongside the world’s most exclusive coachbuilders.

Toyota also displayed a beautifully preserved first-generation Century from the late 1960s. Powered by an iconic V12 engine, it served as a reminder of the brand’s origins and a contrast to the futuristic concepts showcased on the stand.

What does the new Corolla Concept promise for UAE families?

The Toyota Corolla Concept shows how Toyota plans to evolve its global best-seller without losing its core purpose: reliability, accessibility, and wide market appeal.

Key design highlights include:

• A sleek coupe-like roofline.
• A steeply raked windscreen.
• Full-width LED lighting front and rear.
• Flush door handles and a neat ducktail spoiler.

Its biggest message, however, lies under the skin. The new Corolla will be engineered for multiple powertrains, ensuring every market gets the right fit:

• Battery electric (BEV)
• Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
• Strong hybrid (HEV)
• Internal combustion (ICE)

In a country where Corolla remains a favourite for families and fleets, this adaptability ensures the icon stays relevant through the UAE’s ongoing shift to greener transport.

Why is the Land Cruiser FJ generating so much excitement?

The Land Cruiser FJ brings a nostalgic, rugged character but packages it for modern lifestyles. It stands shorter and more compact than the Land Cruiser 250 Series, yet keeps the tough ladder-frame attitude.

Highlights include:

• Compact size for both dunes and city streets.
• Two-row, five-seat layout.
• Upright, heritage-inspired silhouette.
• Round headlights and bold, square proportions.
• A durable 2.7-litre petrol engine with part-time 4WD.

It is a playful alternative for younger adventure seekers who want Land Cruiser capability without the scale of the bigger models. Read about the new FJ Cruiser here.

How is Toyota reinventing commercial and urban mobility?

Toyota’s mobility concepts go far beyond cars. They showcase systems that support logistics, community services, and autonomous transport.

Kayoibako: The modular electric van

• A smart, small BEV van built like a Japanese shipping crate.
• It features a flat floor and interchangeable modules.
• Ideal for delivery fleets, community shuttles, mobile retail, and service vehicles.

IMV Origin: The “unfinished” truck

• A radical concept shipped in incomplete form so that local workshops or communities can finish it.
• It encourages local manufacturing, job creation, and customisation.
• Can become a farm truck, delivery vehicle, microbus, or even a food truck.

Kago-Bo: The autonomous taxi

• A fully driverless BEV taxi with no steering wheel or pedals.
• Wide-opening doors and a lounge-like cabin make it accessible to all passengers.
• A strong match for cities like Dubai that are accelerating autonomous fleet deployment.

What personal mobility innovations could shape everyday life?

Toyota’s “mobility for all” approach goes well beyond traditional transportation. The personal mobility showcase is designed for children, adults, athletes, seniors, and people with limited mobility.

Kids Mobi

• A small, AI-guided pod for children.
• Uses geo-fencing and parental tracking.
• Imagines a future where children travel safely without adult supervision.

Walk Me

• A robotic four-legged mobility chair.
• Walks up stairs, navigates tight spaces, and even assists with getting into vehicles.
• Designed for users who cannot rely on traditional wheelchairs.

Boost Me

• A sports mobility platform for people with physical limitations. 
• Allows participation in tennis, basketball and other sports using body-lean controls.

Challenge Me

• A rugged outdoor mobility device for people who want to explore off-road terrain.

Chibibo

• A four-legged cargo robot for tight alleys, staircases, and multi-floor deliveries.

Together, these innovations outline a future where mobility becomes a personalised, inclusive, life-enhancing service rather than simply a vehicle purchase.

Why does this showcase matter for Al-Futtaim Motors and the UAE?

Al-Futtaim Motors sees Toyota’s JMS 2025 portfolio as a strategic match for national priorities. The alignment falls into three categories:

1. Heritage transformed

Regional favourites like Century, Corolla, and Land Cruiser evolve for an electrified, design-led era while keeping the trust and emotional connection they have built over decades.

2. Smart city readiness

Modular vans, autonomous taxis, and flexible commercial platforms support the UAE’s push towards smarter urban networks and cleaner mobility.

3. Mobility for all

Robotic mobility, accessible transport, and sports devices reflect the UAE’s broader social vision, where movement is inclusive, and technology makes daily life easier for everyone.

With these concepts, Toyota sets the global direction, and Al-Futtaim Motors positions itself as the UAE’s gateway to this future, bringing world-leading innovation closer to homes, businesses, and communities across the country.

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