End Of Insulfilm? Toyota Launches Technology That Darkens Glass In Seconds, Switching Between Transparency And Opacity Quickly

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Published on 03/07/2025 at 14:29

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Toyota Launches Smart Glass in Century SUV, Offering Total Privacy with Technology That Alternates Between Transparency and Opacity in Seconds

Toyota has introduced a novelty that promises to change the privacy experience inside cars. The Japanese automaker announced that the Century SUV, the brand’s most exclusive model, will feature windows equipped with transparency control glass.

The feature, called “Digital Curtain,” replaces traditional tinting and ensures more comfort for passengers.

The technology was developed by Japanese company AGC, one of the largest glass manufacturers in the world.

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The operation is simple yet advanced. A layer of laminated film is applied between two automotive glass panes.

This layer contains microscopic rods that change direction when they receive or do not receive an electric current.

When electricity is activated, the rods align, and the glass becomes transparent. Without power, the rods spread out, making the surface opaque.

The result is a window that can change its appearance according to the needs of the vehicle’s occupants.

Similar solutions are already used in offices and internal partitions. However, the difference with the Digital Curtain lies in its durability.

According to AGC, the material has been treated to withstand constant vibrations, temperature changes, and long trips. This ensures stable performance and durability, even with intense use in vehicles.

The focus of the new technology is on the rear-seat passengers. In the case of the Century, this means serving a very specific audience: businesspeople, authorities, and influential individuals in Japan.

These clients typically do not drive but demand the utmost comfort and privacy when being chauffeured.

Although announced two years ago, the Digital Curtain has only now been added to the official Century catalog.

And the price matches the level of sophistication: the special glass costs 2 million yen, about R$ 76,000.

The Century is an extremely exclusive car. It costs approximately R$ 1 million and has a limited production of only 50 units per month.

The new feature reinforces the luxurious profile of the model, designed for an audience that seeks total privacy in every detail.

With information from Canal Tech.

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