At just 1653-pounds, the futuristic Toyota MW.WE boasts a tubular aluminum structure, recyclable polypropylene body panels, and a high-tech driver's seat with a digital screen for reading vehicle speed, battery charge, journey information and navigation instructions. Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.
Introducing the Toyota i-ROAD, an electric-powered, three-wheeled vehicle that can seat up to two passengers. It's powered by two 2 kW (about 3 hp) motors that drive the front wheels, enabling a top speed of 28 mph, while a lithium-ion battery allows the driver to motor on for 30 miles and charge up on a standard power outlet in three hours. Continue reading for two videos and more information.
Here's a first look at the Toyota FT-86 Open Concept, or in other words, a convertible version of the popular sports couple. It boasts a 2+2 layout, complete with two-tone leather trim and a iPod/iPhone mount. Continue reading for a video, more pictures and additional information.
Developed in the collaboration between Toyota and the Italian design company Italdesign Giugiaro, the Alessandro VOLTA gives us a glimpse at what a next-generation Supra could've looked like, hybrid power train and all. Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and more information.
This Lexus LF-LC in electric blue is the company's most powerful hybrid yet, sporting an Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive that's rated at 500 horsepower. Plus, it boasts an advanced smart battery pack and lots of carbon fiber. Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.
For those who aren't familiar with the Toyota MR2, it's essentially a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive roadster manufactured by Central Motors, a division of Toyota, from 1984 until 2007 when the company ceased production. These five bizarre supercar knockoffs are mainly based on the second generation (1990-1999) model. Continue reading to see them all.
Toyota's next-generation Supra might just look like the concept above, sans the roadster design. According to insider sources, "Toyota's looking to take the FT-HS Concept's styling and drop it atop the GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II [above] - the all-wheel drive hybrid sports car built, basically, on the MR2 roadster." Continue reading for our full overview, complete with pictures and a video.
Finally, we're days away from Toyota's official FT-86 unveiling at the Tokyo Motor show, but they've released new pictures and even a test drive video ahead of the event to whet the appetite of fans. This model will be offered in: Satin White Pearl, Sterling Silver Metallic, Dark Grey Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, Lightning Red, Orange Metallic, and Galaxy Blue Silica. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video.
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While the US will be getting Toyota's FT-86, the GT-86 is headed to Europe next year. Powered by a 2.0L boxer engine with D4-S injection that produces 197hp, this sport compact can be mated to "either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission; the manual offers quick, precise shifts using a tactile, short-throw lever; the automatic transmission can be controlled using paddle shifts mounted on the steering wheel." Video after the break. Click here for more pictures.
Both the powertrain and the driving position have been set as low and as far back as possible to achieve the best balance: the car has a near-perfect 53:47 front-to-rear weight distribution. The flat-four engine format and the driver's hip point - the lowest of any current Toyota production model - together give the GT 86 an ultra-low centre of gravity, at just 475mm.[via Autoblog]
Unlike its predecessor, the 2012 Toyota Camry "is the first Camry to be offered in the U.S. without a manual transmission, as demand for the manual was low and dealers preferred not to stock them; the U.S. Camry is standard with a 6-speed Automatic transmission, with all SE models having sports paddle shifters for manual shifts." Video review after the break. Click here for more pictures. Here's the bottom line:
In the end, the seventh generation sedan remains all Camry, through and through. There are absolutely no surprises here, and that simple fact will likely be enough to keep the model ahead of invading hordes, especially as Toyota fully expects half of 2012 Camry buyers to be former owners of the model.[via Autoblog]
