Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Toyota Concept vehicles

FT-86 G Sports

Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept
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Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2010
Body and chassis
Body style3-door hatchback
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L Flat-4 Toyota-Subaru "D-4S" Boxer engine
Transmission6 speed manual
Dimensions
Length4,190 mm (165.0 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height1,230 mm (48.4 in)
Chronology
PredecessorToyota FT-86 Concept
The Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept is a modification of the Toyota FT-86 Concept manufactured jointly by Toyota and Subaru and shown at the January 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon as part of the Toyota G Sports range. The FT-86 G Sports Concept differs from the original FT-86 in the use of carbon fibre panels, a vented bonnet, a large rear spoiler, new 19 inch wheels and a custom exhaust. The interior features Recaro bucket seats and a rollcage. The horizontally opposed engine is upgraded with a turbocharger. The FT-86 G Sports concept has reappeared at Toyota's showroom in Amlux, Ikebukuro. The production version of the FT-86 has been named as the Toyota 86.

Prius Custom Plus Concept

Toyota Prius Custom Plus Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2010
The Prius Custom Plus Concept is a modification of the Toyota Prius and shown at the January 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon.[3] The Custom Plus differs from the Prius by its aggressive body kit and new wheels.

FT-CH

Toyota FT-CH Concept
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Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2010
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
Dimensions
Length3,895 mm (153.3 in)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height1,400 mm (55.1 in)
The Toyota FT-CH (Future Toyota Compact Hybrid) is a concept vehicle built by Toyota and first shown at the January 2010 North American International Auto Show.[4] Compared to the Toyota Prius, the FT-CH is 22 inches shorter in overall length and less than an inch narrower in overall width. It is lighter in weight and more fuel efficient than the Prius. This concept is targeting a lower price range than the Prius line-up, thus "appealing to a younger, less-affluent buyer demographic."[5]
The FT-CH was designed at Toyota European Design and Development. The NiMH batteries are made by Panasonic EV Energy Co - a joint venture between Toyota and Panasonic.

Sports EV

Toyota Sports EV
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2010
Body and chassis
Body style2-door, 2-seat sports car
LayoutFR layout
Dimensions
Length3,580 mm (140.9 in)
Width1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Height1,175 mm (46.3 in)
Curb weight700 kg (1,543.2 lb)
The Toyota Sports EV (Sports Electric Vehicle) was a concept vehicle built by the Toyota Technical College of Tokyo and first shown at the January 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon. It was based on a Toyota Sports 800 with the original 2 cylinder petrol engine being replaced by a single 28 kW electric motor.
On 27 November 2010, the Sports EV participated in the classic car parade at the Toyota Automobile Museum Classic Car Festival in Tokyo.

Sports EV Twin

Toyota Sports EV twin
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2010
Body and chassis
Body style2-door, 2-seat sports car
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Transmissionmanual
Dimensions
Length3,580 mm (140.9 in)
Width1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Height1,175 mm (46.3 in)
Curb weight700 kg (1,543.2 lb)
The Toyota Sports EV Twin (Sports Electric Vehicle) was a concept vehicle built by theToyota Technical College of Tokyo as an update to the Sports EV and first shown at the January 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon. The single electric motor of the Sports EV was replaced with twin copies of the same 28 kW electric motor wired in series. Each electric motor projects sideways from the central shaft in a similar manner to the sports 800's original flat twin petrol engine.

Prius c Concept

Toyota Prius C Concept
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Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2011
The Toyota Prius c Concept is a small hybrid petrol-electric car which is the inspiration for the small Toyota hybrid that arrived to market in early 2012. It was first shown at the January 2011 North American International Auto Show. The 'c' in 'Prius c' stands for "city"-centric vehicle as it is much smaller than the normal Prius and is aimed at younger buyers without families who don't need lots of space."
Named the Toyota Aqua, the car was released in Japan in December 2011.Sales of the Prius c in several Asian markets began in January 2012. The Prius c was released in the U.S. and Canada in March 2012. Sales in Australia and New Zealand began in April 2012.

Yaris HSD Concept

Toyota Yaris HSD Concept
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Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2011
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
The Toyota Yaris HSD Concept was introduced at the March 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The Yaris Hybrid is expected to go on sale in Europe in 2012. The concept car presented in Geneva had a solar panel located in the roof to contribute to powering the car’s air-conditioning.
The production version of the 2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid was presented at the March 2012 Geneva Motor Show.Sales of the Yaris Hybrid began in Europe in June 2012, The Yaris Hybrid shares the same powertrain as the Toyota Prius csold in North America (Toyota Aqua in Japan).

FT-86 II

Toyota FT-86 II Concept
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Overview
ManufacturerToyota & Subaru
Production2011
Body and chassis
Body style3-door hatchback
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L Flat-4 Toyota-Subaru "D-4S"
Transmission6 speed manual
Dimensions
Length4,235 mm (166.7 in)
Width1,795 mm (70.7 in)
Height1,270 mm (50.0 in)
Chronology
PredecessorToyota FT-86 Concept
SuccessorToyota 86
Scion FR-S Concept
On 1 March 2011, Toyota Europe presented Toyota FT-86 II Concept at the preview of the 2011 Geneva Motor Show as the successor to the Toyota FT-86 Concept. 'FT' stands for 'Future Toyota'. The vehicle was designed by the Toyota European Design and Development centre (ED2) with increased dimensions compared to its predecessor. It includes redesigned front bumper and headlights, rear bumper and tail lights, an added rear spoiler and side vents.
The production model will be known as the Toyota GT 86 (Toyota 86 in Japan) and was shown at the October 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. European sales are expected in 2012. Australian sales are expected in mid 2012 atA$30,000.

Prius+

Toyota Prius+
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2011
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
The Toyota Prius+ was introduced at the March 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The Prius+ is the first European hybrid seating seven passengers. It is very similar to the Prius V, with the main difference being the Prius v has two rows to seat 5 people and the Prius+ has 3 rows to seat seven people.
The Prius v went on sale in the United States in October 2011, and the Prius+ was released in Europe in June 2012. The 7-seater Prius v was launched in Australia in May 2012.

iQ EV Prototype

Toyota iQ EV Prototype
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2011
Body and chassis
PlatformiQ
Chronology
PredecessorFT-EV II
The Toyota iQ EV Prototype is the successor to the FT-EV II as an electric vehicle based on the iQ chassis. It was shown at the March 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
In September 2012 Toyota announced that due to customers' concerns about range and charging time, the production of the Scion iQ EV (Toyota eQ in Japan) will be limited to about 100 units for special fleet use in Japan and the U.S. only, down from 600 originally planned. The iQ EV/eQ is scheduled to be released in both countries in December 2012.

Scion FR-S Concept

Scion FR-S Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota and Subaru
Production2011
Body and chassis
ClassSport
Body style2+2 fast back
PlatformFR
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L Flat-4 Toyota-Subaru "D-4S"
Transmission6 speed manual
Dimensions
Length4,272.3 mm (168.2 in)
Width1,816.1 mm (71.5 in)
Height1,204.0 mm (47.4 in)
Chronology
PredecessorFT-86 II
SuccessorScion FR-S
The Scion FR-S Sports Coupe Concept, where FR-S means Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport, was unveiled at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. According to Yahoo! Autos,  sales are expected to start in the third quarter of 2012 as the Scion FR-S.

FT-EV III

Toyota FT-EV III
Toyota FT-EV III.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2011
Powertrain
Range105 km (65 mi) (JC-08 test )
Chronology
PredecessorFT-EV II
SuccessorScion iQ EV
The Toyota FT-EV III was unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The FT-EV III was the latest concept version of the scheduled Scion iQ EV electric car.Toyota produced three generations of FT-EV concept cars, and the iQ EV is the production version of those concepts, incorporating the technological and design strengths of all three models. The exterior of the production version is based on the FT-EV III concept. Sales of the Scion iQ (U.S.)/Toyota eQ (Japan) will be limited to about 100 units for special fleet use in Japan and the U.S. only, and are scheduled for December 2012.

Fun-vii / diji / iiMo

Toyota Fun-vii / diji / iiMo
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diji at Geneva Motor Show
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2011
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,020 mm (158.3 in)
Width1,745 mm (68.7 in)
Height1,415 mm (55.7 in)
The Toyota Fun-vii (vehicle, interactive, Internet) was a 3-seat concept car unveiled at the October 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. It was also shown at the January 2012 North American International Auto Show, as the Toyota diji at the March 2012 Geneva Motor Show and as the iiMo at the September/October 2012 Paris Motor Show and the October 2012 São Paulo International Transport Industry Show.
The interior colours can be altered to suit the driver's mood and the entire exterior of the car can be used as a display. Navigation help is provided by a 3D avatar that is projected from the dashboard. The car can communicate by electronic network with other cars and the road that are similarly equipped. Most features can be controlled by smartphone: Toyota president Akio Toyoda called it a "smartphone on four wheels".
Initially the drive train was not known but it was revealed to be a pure electric vehicle with wireless recharging at the São Paulo show. Specifications were not given. The car is able to navigate by itself in "auto-pilot" lanes.
iiMo at Paris Motor Show 
iiMo at Paris Motor Show 

NS4

Toyota NS4
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Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2012
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
The Toyota NS4 is a plug-in hybrid concept car unveiled at the January 2012North American International Auto Show.
The NS4 has similar looks to a lengthened Prius. Safety equipment includes pre-collision radar which alerts the driver and also guides the NS4 away from obstacles, headlights which self-adjust to avoid glare for other vehicles, cameras providing a complete wrap-around view instead of mirrors. A solar panel covers the roof to recharge the battery.

FT-Bh

Toyota FT-Bh
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Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2012
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
The Toyota FT-Bh is a hybrid concept car unveiled at the March 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

Camatte

Toyota Camatte
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2012
Body and chassis
Body style2-door sedan
Dimensions
Wheelbase1,800 mm (71 in)
Length2,700 mm (106 in)
Width1,300 mm (51 in)
Height1,200 mm (47 in)
The Toyota Camatte is an electric concept car unveiled at the June 2012 Tokyo Toy Show instead of the more usual Tokyo Motor Show. The name 'Camatte' comes from the Japanese word 'kamau', meaning 'care'.
The Camatte's outer panels are removable, allowing the user to customise the body work. Two sets of panels have been shown - the Camatte Sora has an aqua and white, rounded design with cycle guards over the front wheels and the Camatte Daichi has a sandy brown, angular design with integrated front wheel guards. At the Tokyo Toy Show Toyota showed the body panels being swapped between a Sora and a Daichi.

Furia

Toyota Furia
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2013
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
The Toyota Furia is a concept car unveiled at the January 2013 North American International Auto Show. Stylistic elements of the next generation Corolla were previewed in the Furia concept car. Hints of the swept windshield and sloped roofline suggests the brand will follow the industry trend toward raked rear ends and more aerodynamic body shapes. It is also likely that the elements such as the LED lighting seen on the concept will make it into the next Corolla’s design.

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