Toyota Motor Corporation on Wednesday said it plans to exhibit eight concept and 13 other vehicles at the 40th Tokyo motor show under the theme: “Harmonious Drive—a New Tomorrow for People and the Planet”.
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Planned highlights include a vehicle claimed to completely redefines what it means to be environmentally considerate and one that rewrites the rules of auto design with a proposal for ultra-efficient vehicle packaging.
The 1/X (pronounced “one-Xth”) is a concept with interior space on par with that of the Prius, with an aimed-for fuel efficiency that is double and a weight reduced to 420 kilograms (about one third the weight of the Prius).
It combines fossil fuel consumption-reducing FFV technology and a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a displacement of only 500cc that allows charging from an external power source and a longer electric-motor cruising distance; thus, in addition to being adapted for energy diversity, emits less CO2 and contributes to the prevention of air pollution.
The power unit is beneath the rear seat to contribute to an innovative and highly efficient package.
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By GlobalDataIt’s made from light but highly rigid carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) throughout the body frame to ensure superior collision safety, while allowing narrower pillars for a better field of vision.
The RiN focuses on “increased comfort” and “serene, healthy living thanks to features such as seats that help maintain good back posture and image displays aligned with the driver’s psychological state that are conveyed within the meter cluster of the “mood-training” steering control.
In addition to featuring comfortable, heated seats, an oxygen-level conditioner and pinpoint humidifier, the car uses green glass that reduces infiltration of ultraviolet and infrared light and makes the surroundings seem brighter and clearer to increase cabin comfort.
Sliding doors with a low window lets you view nature at ground level, as well as headlights with light distribution control that take into consideration pedestrians and vehicles coming in the opposite direction.
The i-REAL is a personal mobility vehicle made closely in human scale as a step toward commercialisation in the near future. It’s the next stage of Toyota’s personal mobility vehicle development, following the PM, i-unit and i-swing and uses three wheels (two at the front and one at the back), in low-speed mode, shortening its wheelbase to allow it to manoeuvre naturally among pedestrians at similar eyesight height without taking up a large amount of space; in high-speed mode the wheelbase lengthens to provide a lower center of gravity and better driving performance.
The iQ concept overturns the conventions of automobile design by offering ultra-efficient packaging aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. This ultra-compact vehicle maintains the status of a premium automobile even with its exceptionally short length of less than three meters.
The Hi-CT aims to offer a new “coolness” and new ways to have fun as a departure from conventional vehicles—an edgy, urban vehicle inspired by the thinking and lifestyles of youth.
It has plug-in hybrid technology, which allows it to charge from an external power source and gives it a greater driving range when running on its battery-powered motor; by placing the battery under the floor, achieves a highly efficient cabin with a higher driver position.
It features a removable rear trunk and a deck where surfboards, bicycles and other equipment can be loaded.
The FT-MV is a new-generation minivan with luxurious, second-row seats with fully automatic ottomans, using soft ambient lighting to create an elegant space.
The Crown Hybrid concept’s latest hybrid system, VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) and other features, result in an advanced fusion of driving, environmental and safety performance, the automaker said. It has the THS II second generation hybrid system, which has a two-stage motor speed reduction device that helps achieve distinctively smooth acceleration, high fuel efficiency, low CO2 and other exhaust emissions and quietness.
It also adopts a TFT (thin film transistor) LCD ‘finegraphic meter’ to provide the driver with a variety of information in an easier-to-see and easier-to-understand way.
The FT-HS is a next-generation hybrid sports car with the exceptionally smooth cruising of a hybrid vehicle combined with high fuel efficiency, reduced CO2 and other emissions and a quiet cabin, on top of the driving excitement of rear-wheel drive. It has a hybrid system with a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine.
