Toyota concept vehicles are transportation devices manufactured or designed by automobile companyToyota from 2000 to 2009. As their name suggests, these vehicles were concepts, and, as such, many were never released to dealerships. Many were developed in conjunction with other corporations such asSony orSubaru.

TheYaris Cabrio Concept was a 2-door convertible presented at the March 2000Geneva Motor Show. The Yaris Cabrio featured a fabric roof. It never reached the production stage.^[1][2]

The Toyota Celica Ultimate Concept was introduced in 2000, and is based on the7th generation Toyota Celica. The super car has 500 horsepower at 8,000 rpm and creates 340 lbs.-ft. of torque at 5,500. It is equipped with a 4-cylinder Inline-4 engine.^[3]

Toyota VM180 Zagato
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Also called	Toyota Zagato
Production	2001 100 made
Designer	Zagato[4]
Body and chassis
Class	sports car
Body style	2-door coupe
Related	Toyota MR-S
Powertrain
Engine	1ZZ FE Inline-4
Transmission	5-Speed Manual
Dimensions
Length	3900 mm
Width	1740 mm
Height	1215 mm
Curb weight	1120 kg

TheVM180 Zagato is a concept sports car designed byZagato, based on theToyota MR2. It was shown at theGeneva Motor Show and only 100 were built.^[5]

TheToyota ES³ (Eco Spirit cubed) was a concept car made byToyota in 2001.^[6][7][8] It was designed to use parts made frombioplastics. The ES³ was not made into a production vehicle but the technology was used in theRaum in 2003 under the name ofToyota Eco-Plastic.

Toyota Pod
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2001
Body and chassis
Layout	FF layout
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L1NZ-FEI4

TheToyota Pod was aconcept car created byToyota in collaboration withSony.^[9][10] The Pod was first shown at the October 2001Tokyo Motor Show. The Pod was unique as it was designed with artificial intelligence systems built in to make the car appear more personal.

The Pod was much like a living being due to theartificial intelligence programmed into it. It featured a screen inside with Sony-created software running on it, capable of creating shopping lists and running music and radio. The car could also judge the attitude and mood of the driver based on their reactions and how they are driving, and could offer advice on how to improve their current mood. The seats inside are like stools which could freely spin and rotate. On the exterior, the Pod could express its own feelings with coloured LEDs - red for anger, yellow for happy, blue for sad - and an antenna that wags, much like a dog's tail. The Pod was designed as a "car of the future" and hence was never put into production.

The Pod was featured in the gameGran Turismo Concept and had an exclusive race to itself. A new track - using segments from the Clubman Stage Route 5 course - was created which involved 6 Pods driving through the pitlane backwards before stopping in a special area for several seconds before being allowed to resume racing.

TheToyota DMT (Dual Mode Traveller) was a concept van made byToyota and first shown at the October 2001Tokyo Motor Show.^[11] The van had a high mounted driving position and a rear cabin designed to be useful as an office or studio.

Toyota FXS
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2001
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door coupe[12]
Layout	FR layout
Platform	Soarer[12]
Powertrain
Engine	4.3 L3UZ-FE DOHCV8 282 hp
Transmission	6-speed sequential manual
Dimensions
Length	4,150 mm (163.4 in)[12]
Width	1,870 mm (73.6 in)[12]
Height	1,110 mm (43.7 in)[13]
Curb weight	1,300 kg (2,866 lb)[13]

TheToyota FXS (Future eXperimental Sports) was a concept car made byToyota and first shown at the October 2001Tokyo Motor Show,^[11] and later at the March 2002Geneva Motor Show.^[13] Based on theSoarer, the coupe was powered by a 4.3 L 3UZ-FE V8 engine using a 6-speed sequential manual gearbox.^[14]

Toyota RSC
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2001
Designer	Craig Kember, Kevin Hunter (Calty)[15]
Body and chassis
Body style	2-doorSUV
Layout	4WD
Platform	RAV4
Powertrain
Engine	4.2 LNaturally-aspiratedV8
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,490 mm (98 in)
Length	4,115 mm (162 in)
Width	1,850 mm (73 in)
Height	1,550 mm (61 in)

TheToyota RSC ("Rugged Sport Coupe") was aToyota 2-door SUV concept car that was first shown at the February 2001Chicago Auto Show.^[16][17][18]

The RSC was designed byCalty as a 'pure concept vehicle', with no intention to go into production but to 'connect emotionally with young buyers'.^[16] Design cues came from rally cars used in theWorld Rally Championships,^[18] with functional lines, a lack of luxury features and 'designed to convey the sparse, functional simplicity of a race car'.^[16] The RSC was based on theRAV4.^[17]

The RSC was never made into a production vehicle.

TheFCHV-3 was powered by a 90 kW fuel cell, more than four times the power of the FCHV-1, and had a top speed of 150 km/h (94 mph) and a range of 250 km (155 miles). It was developed on the body of aToyota Highlander.^[19]

Toyota FCHV-4
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2001
Body and chassis
Body style	SUV
Powertrain
Engine	Hydrogenfuel cell
Chronology
Predecessor	Toyota FCHV-3
Successor	Toyota FCHV-5

TheFCHV-4 (Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle 4) was the fourth vehicle built byToyota in itsFuel Cell Vehicle program. It was the first model to be approved for public road testing in Japan, and road tests continued until 2004. Through leasing programs in the US and Japan, it was the first to be commercialised. Like the FCHV-3, it was based on the Highlander.^[19][20][21]

The Clean Hydrocarbon Fuel (CHF) reformer of theFCHV-5 was equipped with a newly developed catalyst and heat exchanger to improve acceleration and fuel economy. Like the FCHV-3 and FCHV-4, it was based on the Highlander.^[19]

TheToyota Project Go is a concept race car made by Toyota, and shown at the 2002 Sydney Motor Show.^[22]

TheToyota Matrix Sport is a sport wagon made byToyota in 2002. The concept is based on thefirst generation Matrix.^[23]

TheUUV is a concept car made by Toyota, and shown at the 2002Geneva Motor Show, and later theSwiss Motor Show.^[24] UUV stands for Urban Utility Vehicle. Toyota used a feature calledGlass Vision, which is a full width, dash mounted screen which offers entertainment and navigational functions to both driver and passenger.^[25]

Toyota MR2 Street Affair
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2002
Body and chassis
Platform	MR2

TheToyota MR2 Street Affair was aToyota concept sports car based on theMR2 that was designed by Toyota Germany.^[26][27]

A turbocharger was added to the engine to lift power from 100 kW to 193 kW. The body was made from fibreglass, with carbon fibre panels and numerous air scoops leading to the engine bay. The front took style cues from Toyota's Formula 1 car, having a pointed nose and a front wing close to the ground with Formula 1 style wing-lets in front of semi-exposed tyres. The rear mirror was replaced with a camera.

The Toyota ccX (stands for Coupe Crossover) was introduced at the 2002North American International Auto Show. The ccX combines the styling of a sporty coupe with the cargo capability of a light-duty SUV. Designed inJapan and built inItaly, ccX features strong sweeping lines, sharp surface edges, a tall sloping roofline, rounded front and rear contours, two large power sunroofs, and a vertical glass rear panel, that can be retracted into the bumper. Inside, ccX features a metal-and-rubber waterproof floor that includes four drain plugs for easy cleaning and see-through bucket seats, as well as mesh netting that can comfortably accommodate four passengers. A blue instrument cluster is mounted in the center of the dash for reduced driver fatigue and better visibility, and a seven-inch multi-display monitor displays DVD, navigation, and audio functions. Powering the front-wheel-drive ccX is a 2.4-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine that is linked to a four-speed automatic transmission.^[28]

It was also shown in 2003 as theScion ccX.

TheToyota SU-HV1 is a concept car made by Toyota, and shown at the 2003Tokyo Motor Show. It entered production as theLexus RX. The SU-HV1 features an SUV-optimized Hybrid Synergy Drive and E-Four. The hybrid system power unit comprises a 3.3-liter V6 gasoline engine together with a 120 kW motor. The concept includes VDM and Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB).^[29]

TheToyota Land Cruiser FJ45 is a concept vehicle made in 2003 by the Rod Miller group for Toyota Motor Sales USA. An original 1967 FJ45 Land Cruiser wagon body was widened to fit onto aLand Cruiser 100 chassis and drive train. The 4.7-L V8 engine was set back 20 cm (8 in) to fit the engine bay. A custom independent rear suspension was made and the front suspension was modified for increased travel.^[30][31]

Toyota CS&S
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2003
Body and chassis
Body style	2+2 roadster
Layout	M4
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L1NZ-FXEI4 + electric motor
Transmission	fixed ratio

TheToyota CS&S is afour-wheel drive,mid-engine sports car concept made byToyota and displayed in 2003. It utilizes ahybrid system combining electric motors to drive the front wheels, and a combination of apetrol engine and electric motors powering the rear. It is the firstToyota vehicle to have the featureToyota Space Touch, a system in which the driver "touches" holographic projections to control other systems (e.g. air conditioning) inside the car.

Toyota PM
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2003

TheToyota PM is a single seatconcept vehicle built byToyota around the idea of personal mobility. Multiple vehicles can communicate with each other to encourage "meeting, linking and hanging out together".^[32][33] It was shown at the October 2003Tokyo Motor Show.^[34]

TheToyota NLSV is aconcept vehicle built byToyota and first shown at the October 2003Tokyo Motor Show. It had a high roof, a low, flat floor and the door slid back on rails so that even disabled passengers could enter. The front passenger seat could be folded up and slid forward under the dash to make even more room for wheel chairs or cargo.^[35][36]

It entered production as theToyota Porte.

Toyota X Runner
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota Australia
Production	2003
Assembly	Altona, Victoria
Body and chassis
Body style	Coupé utility
Layout	4WD
Platform	Toyota K platform
Related	Toyota Avalon (XX10) (for Australian market)
Powertrain
Engine	Supercharged 3.0L1MZ-FE V6
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,870 mm (113 in)
Length	4,905 mm (193 in)
Width	1,910 mm (75 in)
Height	1,520 mm (60 in)
Curb weight	1,710 kg (3,770 lb)

TheToyota X Runner is afour-wheel drivecoupé utility concept vehicle designed and built byToyota Australia in 2003.^[37][38]

The X-Runner was based on theAvalon, using the Avalon's front cabin, front sheet metal (except the grill) and mechanicals. The Avalon's chassis (theToyota K platform, also shared with theCamry) was stretched by 150 mm just before the rear wheels. The 1MZ-FE engine was upgraded with aTRDsupercharger. Transmission is by a version of the viscous coupled four-wheel-drive system used in theLexus RX300. The front suspension kept theMacPherson struts from the Avalon with upgraded brakes and 19" wheels. The rear axle and suspension was modified from theTarago 4WD van.^[39]

TheRugged Youth Utility was a 4WD concept vehicle that was first shown at the January 2003North American International Auto Show. It had styling cues reminiscent of the FJ40 Landcruiser but based on the modernLand Cruiser Prado platform.^[40] It was not meant to be a production vehicle but demand was high enough that it was put into production in early 2006 as theFJ Cruiser.

Toyota Fine-S
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2003
Powertrain
Engine	hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,100 mm (122.0 in)
Length	4,355 mm (171.5 in)
Width	1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height	1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Chronology
Successor	Fine-N

TheFine-S (Fuel cell INnovative Emotion-Sport) was a concept vehicle that was shown at the January 2003North American International Auto Show and the March 2003Geneva Motor Show.^{[41][42][43][44]} The Fine-S uses ahydrogenfuel cell electric hybrid system which drives four independent electric motors - one in each wheel.^[45]

Toyota Fine-N
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2003
Powertrain
Engine	hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,100 mm (122.0 in)
Length	4,355 mm (171.5 in)
Width	1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height	1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Fine-S
Successor	Fine-X

TheFine-N was a concept vehicle that was an update to theFine-S and was shown at the October 2003Tokyo Motor Show and the January 2004North American International Auto Show.

The Fine-N uses ahydrogenfuel cell electric hybrid system which drives four independent 25 kW electric motors - one in each wheel. The hybrid system uses aLithium-ion battery under the seats. Control is bydrive-by-wire.^[46][47][48]

Toyota Alessandro Volta
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2004
Designer	Italdesign Giugiaro
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-doorcoupe
Layout	MR layout
Doors	Scissor doors
Powertrain
Engine	3.3 L3MZ-FEV6hybrid electric

TheAlessandro Volta is aconcept car developed in the collaboration of theJapanese manufacturerToyota and theItalian design companyItaldesign Giugiaro.^[49][50] The concept vehicle named afterAlessandro Volta, the Italianphysicist who invented thebattery (and the namesake of thevolt unit of measurement), was officially unveiled at the 2004Geneva Motor Show as a study of ahybrid electricsports car. The concept never materialised as a production car due to high costs involved.

The car hadscissor doors and was built on acarbon fibrechassis and it featured 3 seats with the driver seated in the middle and the passengers on the sides behind the driver. It features afour-wheel-drive hybrid electric powertrain of theLexus RX 400h which combines a 3.3 LV63MZ-FEpetrol engine with twoelectric motors, one on each axle. The combination develops a maximum output of 300 kW (402 bhp), which enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4.03 seconds and reach the top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). It usesdrive-by-wire controls.

TheToyota i-foot is a personal walkingrobot for disabled people, made in 2004. It is driven with a joystick, and can reach speeds of only 1.35 km/h. The car is able to lower its egg-shaped capsule up and down, as well as raising the head rest.^[51]

Toyota Motor Triathlon Race Car
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2004
Body and chassis
Layout	4WD withwheel hub motors
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Length	4,060 mm (159.8 in)
Width	1,930 mm (76.0 in)
Height	1,330–1,480 mm (52.4–58.3 in)

TheMotor Triathlon Race Car (MTRC) is a two-seaterfuel cellconcept vehicle designed and built by theToyota European Design and Development studio. It made its world premier at the March 2004Geneva Motor Show, and its US debut at the April 2004New York International Auto Show.^[52][53][54]

The MTRC is a response to the youth's cultural interests, such as mobile phones, video games, computers and internet play.^[53]

Power is provided by Toyota's hydrogen fuel cells. These provide electricity to fourwheel hub motors. Each wheel also features electronically controlled suspension and sensors, allowing each wheel to maximise grip and to use the correct amount of torque for the current road conditions. The open cockpit requires the driver to wear a helmet - which has an internalhead-up display.^[54]

The MTRC is available in the videogameGran Turismo 4; a special demo version based onGran Turismo 4 Prologue, which also featured the then-recentToyota Prius, provided a simulation of the head-up display system, which was not included in the final game.^[54]

TheFTX is aconcept full-sizepickup truck thatToyota showed to the public at the January 2004North American International Auto Show.^[55] The redesigned 2007model year Tundra was based on the FTX concept vehicle.

The Toyota D-4D 180 Clean Power Concept Car, or Toyota D-4D for short, is a clean concept car, using the new D-4D diesel engine. It is based on theToyota Camry Hybrid, and came out in 2004. It was designed and made inParis.^[56][57]

Toyota Camry TS-01
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota Australia
Production	2005
Designer	Toyota Style Australia
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-doorsedan
Layout	FF
Related	Camry
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 L1MZ-FEV6supercharged
Transmission	5-speedmanual

TheCamry TS-01 is a concept car based on theCamry (MCV30) and was unveiled at the March 2005Melbourne International Motor Show in Australia. The aim of the Camry TS-01 was to showcase the skill ofToyota Australia's designers and engineers. The concept car was named the TS-01 after Toyota's F1 driversJarno Trulli andRalf Schumacher.^[58] The Camry TS-01 was also a precursor to the launch ofTRD Australia, to create performance enhanced versions of Toyota vehicles, similar toFPV (Ford),Ralliart (Mitsubishi) andHSV (Holden).

Its major features are the stylistic changes and the supercharged1MZ-FE engine making 185 kW (248 hp) and 320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅ft), 28 and 12% higher than the respective power and torque figures of the production Camry. The supercharger was by TRD, while the ECU was remapped by Australian engineers in Japan. The car has a 5-speed manual transmission, together with a heavy duty clutch adapted from the Toyota Team Racing rally Corolla.

The suspension and brakes were extensively tuned.^[59] The ride height was reduced to the minimum ADR permitted height while the front brakes were enlarged from 280 mm (11.0 in) to 325 mm (12.8 in) diameter, two-pot calipers. Changes were also made to the brake booster calibration,brake bias, and pedal ratio.

The external and interior design were done by Toyota Style Australia, led by Paul Beranger.^[59] Exterior styling changes which include unique 14-spoke alloy wheels wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport tires, wheel flares, unique side skirts, a unique front bumper with integrated round fog lights, a unique rear bumper with dual exhaust tips, an F1 inspired rear spoiler with a center mounted rear brake light, modified side door mirrors, and a revised grille and hood. All body parts were sourced locally in Australia. The interior featured a dark tan suede interior trim, while the driver's seat was modified to provide additional support around the hips and shoulders. Carbon fiber surfaces were substantially used in the cabin and Optitron gauges replaced the instrumentation of the production Camry.^[58]

The Toyota Endo is a concept car designed by theToyota ED² studio in France.^[60] It was presented in 2005. It can seat 4 passengers and luggage. It was displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show of this urban-friendly car. The car is meant to overcome typical city problems-shortage of space, emissions and traffic congestion. The Endo is only 3 m long, 1.52 m tall, and 1.69 m wide. The rear seats can be rotated in several different directions.^{[citation needed]}

Toyota Fine-X, Fine-T
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2005
Body and chassis
Doors	Gull-wing doors
Dimensions
Length	3,860 mm (152.0 in)
Width	1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Height	1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Fine-N

TheFine-X (Fuel cell INnovation Emotion-eXperiment) was a concept vehicle that was shown at the October 2005Tokyo Motor Show and the March 2006Geneva Auto Show.^[61][62][63] In Japan and Europe it was called theFine-T.^[41][61]

The Fine-X uses afuel cell hybrid system which drives four independent motors - one in each wheel. It can make perfect U-turns and park very easily, thanks to its independent four-wheel steering. The Fine-X uses the latest IT/ITS peripheral-monitoring technology that allows the Fine-X to have much smoother driving.

The Fine-X usesgull-wing doors, which are said to make it easier to get in and out of the car, however cannot be opened in arollover accident. The powered seats can rotate and shift sideways through the gull-wing door openings.

Toyota FSC
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2005
Body and chassis
Platform	Camry
Related	Camry
Dimensions
Length	4,670 mm (183.9 in)
Chronology
Successor	Toyota Mark X ZiO

TheFSC (Flexible Saloon Concept) was a concept wagon based on theCamry that was first shown at the October 2005Tokyo Motor Show.^[64][65] The first two rows had two bucket seats each. The third row bench seat could be set to hold two more passengers. The rear seat backrest could also be folded down to make a long deck at lower cushion height. Lastly, the rear seat backrest could be left upright and the lower cushions could be electrically retracted into the cargo area to make a deep cargo space.

The FSC was made into production in Japan only as theMark X ZiO.^[66][67][68]

Toyota i-swing
The Toyota i-swing on display
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2005
Body and chassis
Class	robot
Dimensions
Length	995 mm
Width	700 mm
Height	1,430 mm

TheToyota i-swing is arobot to help people move. It was introduced in 2005. It can be comparable to theToyota PM,Toyota i-unit, and theToyota i-foot.^[69]

Toyota Urban Cruiser Concept
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Europe
Production	2006
Body and chassis
Body style	Compact SUV

TheToyota Urban Cruiser Concept is acompact SUV concept car that was designed by theToyota European Design Centre in Europe.^[70]

Toyota Aurion Sports Concept
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota Australia
Production	2006
Designer	Toyota Style Australia
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-doorsedan
Layout	FF
Related	Aurion,TRD Aurion,Camry
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 L1MZ-FEV6supercharged
Chronology
Predecessor	Toyota Camry TS-01
Successor	TRD Aurion

TheAurion Sports Concept was a concept car based on theAurion (which was itself based on theCamry) and revealed at the October 2006Australian International Motor Show.^[71] The car was a styling exercise previewing theTRD Aurion, which was subsequently released in August 2007.^[72]

Toyota F3R
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2006
Body and chassis
Related	Toyota Sienna
Powertrain
Engine	Hybrid

TheToyota F3R was a concept car by Toyota'sCalty design facility that was introduced at the January 2006North American International Auto Show.^[73][74] It is ahybrid poweredminivan designed to have youthful appeal and escape the "soccer mom" stigma commonly associated with minivans.

The F3R has three rows of seats with three doors on either side. The front and middle doors open normally but the rear door opens in the opposite direction. There is no pillar between the middle and rear doors, so the openings are very large. The right and centre seats in middle row fold flat into the floor and the remaining left hand seat can be fully reclined to make a sideways-facing bench seat.

Exterior styling is similar to theScion xB with 22 inch wheels.

Toyota Hybrid X
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2007
Designer	Laurent Bouzigue (interior)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car
Body style	5-doorhatchback
Layout	FF layout
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length	4,500 mm (177.2 in)
Width	1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height	1,440 mm (56.7 in)

TheToyota Hybrid X is ahybridconcept built by theToyota ED² design studio in France and first shown at the March 2007Geneva Motor Show. Toyota claims the design of this concept car points to the future direction of theToyota Prius.^[75][76][77] The design of the Toyota Hybrid X is a 5-doorhatchback with afastback-like styling.

According to interior designerLaurent Bouzigue, the Hybrid X is supposed to be a very sensory experience, and the ambiance is linked to the passengers' sight, sound, touch, and smell senses.^[78] Interior surfaces have a variety of light effects, textures and even fragrance from a perfume diffuser.The drive-by-wire steering pad has a touch screen and there is another screen in the centre of the dashboard to show vehicle information and to set minor controls.The rear seats can each be turned 12 degrees left or right to help passengers look inwards or outwards.

Toyota Hi-CT
Hi-CT at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2007
Dimensions
Length	3,330 mm (131.1 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,780 mm (70.1 in)

TheToyota Hi-CT (Hi ride City Truck)^[79] is a 2-seatconcept car built byToyota and first shown at the October 2007Tokyo Motor Show.^[80]

Motive power is by aplug-in hybrid with batteries under the floor. A 100-volt AC socket is provided to power accessories.^[81]

The rear seats can be rotated to look backwards through the rear hatch. Theboot is a removable module which can be replaced with other modules. If no module is used then the small cargo deck can be used to carry items such assurfboards. The rear hatch can not be opened when the rear deck is in use or if a module is in place.

Toyota RiN
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2007

TheToyota RiN is aconcept car built byToyota and first shown at the October 2007Tokyo Motor Show. The vehicle was designed to promote relaxation and healthiness. It has received much media attention for its odd design and its steering wheel, which changes colour depending on the driver's mood.^{[82][83][84][85]}

The concept features four seats accessed by two large sliding doors, and windows made of green glass, designed to reduce ultraviolet and infra-red light. "The concept, which looks like some sort of futuristic stagecoach, is designed to help its driver become one with nature".^[85] The car features a pinpoint humidifier, and an oxygen-level conditioner. It was reported that the car was inspired by amilkfloat.

A Toyota press release stated that "the RiN focuses on increased comfort and serene, healthy living. Through their relationship to the vehicle, drivers are encouraged to reevaluate themselves and, furthermore, to turn their attention to society and nature, producing a healthy rhythm for both mind and body." Toyota says the car "creates a feeling of harmony with the surrounding environment by using sliding doors with a low window that 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."^[86]

Toyota 1/X
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2007
Powertrain
Engine	500cc with electric motor

TheToyota 1/X (pronounced one-Xth) is aconcept car built byToyota and first shown at the October 2007Tokyo Motor Show. It is apetrol-electrichybrid vehicle utilizing plug-in technology. The car weighs only 926 lb (420 kg) but has as much interior room as theToyota Prius.^[87] The car's frame is mainly carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, which allows it to be lightweight yet strong. The engine is 500 cc and sits under the rear two of four seats, driving the rear wheels.^[88]

Toyota envisions the car to be made of seaweed in the future.^[89]

Toyota FT-HS
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2007
Body and chassis
Body style	2+2 coupe
Layout	Front-engine, RWD
Powertrain
Engine	3.5 LV6hybrid electric
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,650 mm (104.33 in)
Length	4,325 mm (170.27 in)
Width	1,860 mm (73.23 in)
Height	1,290 mm (50.79 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Toyota Supra

TheToyota FT-HS is ahybridsports carconcept introduced at the January 2007North American International Auto Show.Calty Design Research designed the concept and suggests that it could fill the place of theToyota Supra.^[90] FT-HS stands for Future Toyota Hybrid Sport.^[91]

Toyota A-BAT
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2007
Designer	Calty
Body and chassis
Class	Compactpick-up
Body style	4-doorextended cab
Layout	Front-engine,all-wheel-drive
Dimensions
Length	4,605 mm (181.3 in)

TheA-BAT is aconcept truck revealed on 27 December 2007 and manufactured byToyota.^[92][93] The A-BAT is the first Toyota to have a mid-gate allowing cargo longer than the standard four-foot bed to extend into the cab (like aChevrolet Avalanche orHonda Ridgeline). Power for the A-BAT comes from Toyota'sHybrid Synergy Drive mated to a four-cylinder engine. The A-BAT officially debuted at the January 2008North American International Auto Show inDetroit.

The concept truck is similar in size to Toyota's compact SUV, theRAV4. The A-BAT measures 181.3 inches in length,^[94] while the RAV4 measures 181.1 inches.^[95] It can also seat up to four people.

On 22 September 2008, the website PickupTrucks.com indicated that Toyota had confirmed that some form of the Toyota A-BAT would see production, barring unforeseen production costs. The article also stated that Toyota had cancelled production of aTundra diesel truck. Although Toyota later denied official confirmation of the Tundra's cancellation, no mention was made denying the statement regarding the A-BAT. Sources say that a production version of the concept will likely have a four-cylinder engine as an option, as well as a four-cylinder hybrid engine.^[96]

TheFT-MV is a concept car made by Toyota in 2007. It entered production as theToyota Alphard (AH20). The exterior is sculpted to create angular lines, punctuated by the LED lights. Inside, appointments are high-class, with reclining leather seats for the second row. Soft ambient lighting fills the spacious interior. Up front, a big computer screen lets drivers control vehicle functions.^[97]

Toyota FCHV-adv
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2008
Body and chassis
Body style	SUV
Related	Toyota Highlander (XU20) Lexus RX (XU10)[98]
Powertrain
Engine	90kWfuel cell-stack
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,715 mm (106.9 in)
Length	4,714 mm (185.6 in)
Width	1,826 mm (71.9 in)
Height	1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Curb weight	4,140 lb (1,880 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Toyota FCHV-5

TheFCHV-adv (Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle advanced) was the sixth vehicle built byToyota in itsFuel Cell Vehicle program. It is an updated version of the FCHV-5 with a high-pressure hydrogen tank that increases its range to 830 km (515 miles).^[19] Like the FCHV-3, FCHV-4 and FCHV-5, it was based on theHighlander.^[98]

It was available through a leasing program in Japan from 11 September 2008.^[99]

Toyota Winglet
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2008
Body and chassis
Body style	Personal transporter

The Toyota Winglet is a concept self-balancing two-wheeledpersonal transporter similar in form and function to theSegway PT and theHonda U3-X. It is capable of cruising at 6 km/h (4 mph). Unveiled on 1 August 2008, it was not offered for consumer sale. Toyota tested the devices in the third quarter of 2009 at a Japanese airport and a seaside resort.^{[100][101][102]}

Toyota Aygo Crazy
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2008

TheAygo Crazy is aconcept vehicle built byToyota as a modifiedToyota Aygo and first revealed at the July 2008British International Motor Show.

The Camry CNG Hybrid is based on theToyota Camry XV40 hybrid edition. Thehybrid electric vehicle (HEV) was introduced in 2008. It runs on a 2.4-liter inline-four engine, where two carbon-fiber-wrapped tanks hold the 8 gallons of natural-gas, at a maximum of 3600 psi, giving the CNG concept a 250-mile range. The fuel tanks live in the car's 19 inch wheels, and gets 32 mpg city and 34 mpg highway, only 1 mpg less than theregular Camry. However, charging these vehicles is tough; there is only about 770 CNG charging stations in the US.^[103]

Toyota FT-EV
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2009
Body and chassis
Platform	iQ
Chronology
Successor	FT-EV II

TheToyota FT-EV is a small,battery electric,concept vehicle built byToyota as a modifiedToyota iQ and demonstrated at the January 2009North American International Auto Show. Two of the iQ's seats were removed to make room for the battery packs. Toyota plans to start selling the FT-EV in 2012.^[104][105] According to Toyota the FT-EV was designed as an urban commuter car with a range of 50 miles (80 km) per charge.^[106]

Toyota FT-EV II
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2009
Body and chassis
Class	City car (A)
Body style	3-doorhatchback
Layout	Front-engine,front-wheel-drive
Platform	iQ
Dimensions
Wheelbase	1,900 mm (74.8 in)
Length	2,730 mm (107.5 in)
Width	1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height	1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	FT-EV
Successor	EV Prototype

TheToyota FT-EV II is a small,battery electric,concept car built byToyota as a modifiedToyota iQ and first shown at the October 2009Tokyo Motor Show.^[107] It differs from the FT-EV by seating four people, by having more parts of the body transparent and electrically operatedsliding doors. A pair of linked joysticks (each joystick duplicating the other) control acceleration, braking and steering using drive-by-wire.^[108] The top speed is over 100 km/h (62 mph) and the range is 90 km (56 mi).

Scion iQ Concept
Overview
Manufacturer	Scion
Production	2009
Body and chassis
Class	Microcar
Body style	3-doorhatchback
Layout	FF
Platform	iQ
Powertrain
Engine	1.3 LI4
Dimensions
Wheelbase	1,999 mm (78.7 in)
Length	3,223 mm (126.9 in)
Width	1,814 mm (71.4 in)
Height	1,445 mm (56.9 in)

TheScion iQ Concept vehicle was built by Five Axis (California, US) based on theToyota iQ and displayed in April 2009 at theNew York Auto Show.^[109] Changes included a 1.3-litre 4-cylinderVVT-i engine, Five Axis custom stainless exhaust, 18x8.5-inch Five:AD S6:F custom wheels with nickel finish prototyped by MetalFX, Yokohama S.drive 2.5/40R18 tires, TEIN Super Street coil over suspension, Five Axis wide body conversion kit, custom accented headlights and tail lights.

An identical car, rebadged as theToyota iQ Sport, was later presented at the September 2009Frankfurt Motor Show.

Motor Trend reported the production version of Scion iQ would begin in North America in late 2010 for the 2011 model year, or in early 2011 for the 2012 model year. The air bags will be recalibrated for unbelted and out-of-position occupants and the bumpers will be slightly extended.^[110]

Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2009

TheToyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept vehicle was a petrol-electric hybrid vehicle based on theAuris and displayed at the September 2009Frankfurt Motor Show.

FT-86
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota &Subaru
Also called	Subaru BRZ
Production	2009
Body and chassis
Body style	Coupé
Layout	FR ToyotaFR Subaru
Platform	shortenedSubaru Impreza
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L Toyota-Subaru "D-4S"Flat-4
Transmission	6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,570 mm (101.2 in)
Length	4,160 mm (163.8 in)
Width	1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height	1,260 mm (49.6 in)
Chronology
Successor	FT-86 G Sports

The Toyota FT-86 is aconcept car manufactured jointly byToyota andSubaru. It was designed by theToyota ED² studio in France.^[111] The vehicle consists of many design cues from the earlierFT-HS concept. It features a 2.0-litre Toyota-Subaru "D-4S"boxer engine.^[112] The FT-86 rides on a modified Subaru Impreza platform with 101.2-inch wheelbase, with length, width, and height measuring 163.8, 69.3, and 49.6 inches, respectively.^[113]

It has a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated boxer engine mated to a Subaru 6-speed manual transmission.^[114] The concept is fitted with brakes fromAdvics, a joint venture company formed betweenAisin Seiki,Denso,Sumitomo Electric and Toyota.

According to chief engineer Tetsuya Tada, the unique shoujyouhi red colour was based on the colour of aJapanese monkey's backside.^[115]

The FT-86 was first shown at the October 2009Tokyo Motor Show^[116] and the first showing outside Japan was at the March 2010Geneva Motor Show.^[117]

An enhanced version called theFT-86 G Sports was shown at the January 2010Tokyo Auto Salon as part of theToyota G Sports range. Toyota Europe presented a revisedFT-86 II at the March 2011Geneva Motor Show as the successor to the FT-86.

At the October 2009Tokyo Motor Show, Jim Lentz, COO and President of Toyota Motor Sales USA confirmed that the production version of the FT-86 was scheduled to be sold in America.^[118] At the March 2010Geneva Motor Show, Toyota Europe announced that the production version of the vehicle will be released in November 2011.^[119]

On 2 September 2010, British car magazineAutoExpress^[120] reported the Subaru model will feature anall-wheel-drive drivetrain as opposed to the salient feature ofrear-wheel drive for the Toyota-badged model. They claimed the Subaru model's all-wheel-drive system would have a rear-wheel bias, improving handling. The flat-four, longitudinal engine layout would also be fully coherent with the model policy and mechanical characteristics of all Subaru cars of the past 30 years. The production version, however, opted forrear-wheel drive like its Toyota counterpart.

Prius Plug-In Hybrid Concept
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2009
Body and chassis
Class	Midsize car
Body style	5-doorhatchback
Layout	FF
Platform	XW30Prius
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L2ZR-FXE I4 & electric motor
Transmission	1-speedplanetary gear
Dimensions
Length	4,460 mm (175.6 in)
Width	1,745 mm (68.7 in)
Height	1,480 mm (58.3 in)

ThePrius Plug-In Concept is aplug-in hybrid concept car shown at the October 2009Tokyo Motor Show based on the third generationPrius and the predecessor of the for-mass-productionToyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid. Its batteries can be charged in 180 minutes from 100 volts or in 100 minutes from 200 volts and can travel 20 km before needing to start thepetrol engine.^{[107][121][122]}

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