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The big picture: Automakers know a thing or two about seats people spend hours in, but Toyota appears to have realized that expertise doesn't have to stay in the vehicle. The company has released an office chair that costs about as much as a used 90s Corolla – and yes, it really is a car seat on wheels.

Called the Crown Seat Desk Chair , it essentially repurposes the front power seat from Toyota's Crown luxury sedan for desk use. You get the full set of features from the car seat as well including heating and cooling with three levels – and even the seatbelt buckle, which has been converted into a USB-C port for charging your phone. The buckle does look a little unusual sticking out like that, but how many office chairs offer that kind of functionality?

You also get powered recline and lumbar support.…