Toyota concept vehicles (2010–2019)
Toyota Concept Vehicles produced between 2010 and 2019 include:
T Sports (2010)
The Toyota T Sports is a concept car made by Toyota in 2010. It was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show.FT-86 G Sports (2010)
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.
GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept (2010)
The GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept is a concept sports car made by Toyota in 2010. It is made in partnership with Gazoo Racing.MOB (2010)
The Toyota MOB is an all-electric open air race car made by Toyota in 2010. It uses reusable organic materials.Prius Custom Plus Concept (2010)
The Prius Custom Plus Concept is a modification of the Toyota Prius and shown at the January 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon. The Custom Plus differs from the Prius by its aggressive body kit and new wheels.FT-CH (2010)
The Toyota FT-CH is a concept vehicle built by Toyota and first shown at the January 2010 North American International Auto Show. Compared to the Toyota Prius, the FT-CH is shorter in overall length and less than 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."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 (2010)
The Toyota Sports EV 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 (2010)
The Toyota Sports EV Twin 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.GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II (2011)
A convertible version of the first sports hybrid concept. It came out in 2011.Insect (2011)
The Toyota Insect is a 1-seater, top speed concept that came out in 2011, at the Japan CEATEC festival. Insect stands for Information Network Social Electricity City Transporter. The Toyota i-Road, which came out in 2013, is based on the Insect. The small doors open and close like a bugs wing flapping, giving it the nickname "bug car". Toyota wanted the Insect to represent how an insect flies freely through cities. A Virtual Agent in the Toyota Smart Center recognizes the driver's voice, and automatically sets various features in the car, like the fog lights, the radio, or even setting the destination. The Insect also can be linked to the driver's home with the Toyota Smart Center, providing remote control to lights, HVAC, and even locks.Prius c Concept (2011)
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 (2011)
The Toyota Yaris HSD Concept was introduced at the March 2011 Geneva Motor Show. 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 c sold in North America.
FT-86 II (2011)
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 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 and was shown at the October 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.
European sales are expected in 2012.
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Prius+ (2011)
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 (2011)
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 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 (2011)
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 (2011)
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 /Toyota eQ 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 (2011)
The Toyota Fun-vii 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.
It was shown as the Fun-vii at the March 2013 Bangkok International Motor 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.
Yun Dong Shuang Qing (2012)
The YunDong ShuangQing is a China only concept hybrid. It was introduced at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show. Akio Toyoda says, "We would like to put smiles on the faces of our Chinese customers with hybrid technology. I want the people of China to be able to experience the beauty of hybrid technology through a hybrid car born in China."TES-ERA EV (2012)
The Toyota TES-ERA EV is a concept car made by Toyota in 2012. It was shown at the Tokyo Auto Salon. The TES-ERA EV has a top speed of.NS4 (2012)
The Toyota NS4 is a plug-in hybrid concept car unveiled at the January 2012 North 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.