Toyota concept vehicles, 2010-2019

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FT-86 G Sports

Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept
Manufacturer Toyota
Production 2010
Predecessor Toyota FT-86 Concept
Body style 3-door hatchback
Layout FR layout
Engine 2.0 L Flat-4 Toyota-Subaru "D-4S" Boxer engine
Transmission 6 speed manual
Length 4,190 mm (165.0 in)
Width 1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height 1,230 mm (48.4 in)

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.[1][2] 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
Manufacturer Toyota
Production 2010

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
Manufacturer Toyota
Production 2010
Body style 5-door hatchback
Length 3,895 mm (153.3 in)
Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height 1,400 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.[5]

Sports EV

Toyota Sports EV
Manufacturer Toyota
Production 2010
Body style 2-door, 2-seat sports car
Layout FR layout
Length 3,580 mm (140.9 in)
Width 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Height 1,175 mm (46.3 in)
Curb weight 700 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.[6][7]

On 27 November 2010, the Sports EV participated in the classic car parade at the Toyota Automobile Museum Classic Car Festival in Tokyo.[8]

Sports EV Twin

Toyota Sports EV twin
Manufacturer Toyota
Production 2010
Body style 2-door, 2-seat sports car
Layout FR layout
Transmission manual
Length 3,580 mm (140.9 in)
Width 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Height 1,175 mm (46.3 in)
Curb weight 700 kg (1,543.2 lb)

The Toyota Sports EV Twin (Sports Electric Vehicle) was a concept vehicle built by the Toyota 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.[9][10][11]

Prius c Concept

Toyota Prius C Concept
Manufacturer Toyota
Production 2011

The Toyota Prius c Concept is a small hybrid petrol-electric car which is the inspiration for a small Toyota hybrid expected to be coming to market by 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."[12] The production version will be launched in Japan as the Prius Aqua in December 2011, and is scheduled to be released as the Prius c in Australia during the first quarter of 2012, and in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2012.[13][14]

Yaris HSD Concept

Toyota Yaris HSD Concept
Manufacturer Toyota
Production 2011

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.[15]

FT-86 II

Toyota FT-86 II Concept
Manufacturer Toyota & Subaru
Production 2011
Predecessor Toyota FT-86 Concept
Successor Toyota 86
Scion FR-S Concept
Body style 3-door hatchback
Layout FR layout
Engine 2.0 L Flat-4 Toyota-Subaru "D-4S"
Transmission 6 speed manual
Length 4,235 mm (166.7 in)
Width 1,795 mm (70.7 in)
Height 1,270 mm (50.0 in)

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.[16] European sales are expected in 2012. Australian sales are expected in mid 2012 at A$30,000[17]

Prius+

Toyota Prius+
Manufacturer Toyota
Production 2011

The Toyota Prius+ was introduced at the March 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The Prius+ will be the first European hybrid seating seven passengers.[15] 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.[18]

The Prius+ is expected to go on sale in Europe in the first half of 2012.[19] Australia and the United States are each evaluating whether they will sell the 5-seater Prius V or the 7-seater Prius+ (but not both) in 2012.[17][18]

iQ EV Prototype

Toyota iQ EV Prototype
Manufacturer Toyota
Production 2011
Predecessor FT-EV II
Platform iQ

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.[20]

Scion FR-S Concept

Scion FR-S Concept
Manufacturer Toyota and Subaru
Production 2011
Predecessor FT-86 II
Successor Scion FR-S
Class Sport
Body style 2+2 fast back
Platform FR
Engine 2.0 L Flat-4 Toyota-Subaru "D-4S"
Transmission 6 speed manual
Length 4,272.3 mm (168.2 in)
Width 1,816.1 mm (71.5 in)
Height 1,204.0 mm (47.4 in)

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.[21][22] According to Yahoo! Autos, [23] sales are expected to start in the third quarter of 2012 as the Scion FR-S.

NS4

Toyota NS4
Manufacturer Toyota
Production 2012

The Toyota NS4 is a PHEV concept car that will be shown at the January 2012 North American International Auto Show.[24]

See also

References

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