The 2000 Toyota Origin is a rare, limited-edition mid-size luxury sedan built exclusively for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) to commemorate Toyota reaching 100 million vehicles produced in Japan. Hand-assembled by master craftsmen between May 2000 and April 2001, only 1,073 units were ever made, making it a highly prized modern classic among collectors.
Despite its mid-century aesthetics, the Origin was built on a fully modern Y2K platform shared with the Japan-only luxury sedan, the Toyota Progres.
- Engine: Naturally aspirated 3.0-liter 2JZ-GE inline-six
- Power Output: 212 horsepower and 217 lb-ft of torque
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
- Transmission: 4-speed automatic tuned for maximum smoothness
- Suspension: Front and rear independent double-wishbone
The car was built at the Kanto Auto Works plant by the same elite team responsible for hand-building Toyota's ultra-luxury flagship, the Toyota Century.
- Classic Styling: The body lines were heavily inspired by the 1955 first-generation Toyopet Crown RS, featuring a prominent upright front grille, round headlights, and a distinctive ridge running down the center of the hood.
- Suicide Doors: It featured rear-hinged coach/suicide doors that opened up to 90 degrees for graceful entry, complemented by a reverse-slanted rear C-pillar glass window.
- Interior Luxury: Every model came with a premium ivory leather interior, real wood trim, hand-stitched details, and an advanced pop-up LCD infotainment system with voice navigation.
- Color Schemes: Only three factory colors were offered: Black, Blue Mica (navy), and Light Grayish Blue Mica Metallic.
