The Best and the Weirdest Toyota cars at the Tokyo Motor Show 2017
The TJ Cruiser is a hybrid vehicle by the Japanese automaker. The TJ Cruiser features a square-shaped cabin and sliding doors, similar to that of a van.
It is expected to be built on the automaker's TNGA platform and will be equipped with a 2.0-liter class engine plus hybrid system, along with front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive system.
From the inside, the TJ Cruiser is quite spacious and the passenger seats can be reclined completely, making space for bags and even longer/larger equipment like surfboards or bikes.
The Toyota Sora will be available for sale, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan city from 2018.
The automaker plans to launch 100 Sora fuel cell buses by 2018.
The bus is equipped with horizontal seats with an automatic storage mechanism to provide space for strollers or wheelchairs; thus providing extra seating for regular passengers when the space is not needed for strollers or wheelchairs.
For safety purposes, Toyota has equipped the Sora with eight high-definition cameras, both inside and outside, to detect pedestrians or vehicles around the bus. Thus, warning the driver with sound and images to improve safety.
The Toyota Sora is powered by Toyota Fuel Cell Stack (Solid polymer electrolyte), consisting of two units churning out 155Ps of power each, and A AC synchronous electric motor comprising of two units, producing 154Ps of power and delivering 335Nm of torque, each.
The Concept-i series consists of three vehicles - Concept-i, Concept iRide and Concept-iWalk.
As per the display, the Toyota Concept-i is a four wheel vehicle model equipped with artificial intelligence, which understands people via automated driving and agent technology.
The Concept-i interacts with the driver based on the mapping of the driver's various moods and emotions.
The JPN Taxi is a people-friendly taxi that embodies the spirit of hospitality. The design language includes a low, flat floor and sliding doors providing usability and comfort and making ingress and egress easy for a wide range of people like children, wheelchair users, seniors and tourists. With the deep indigo colour, the JPN Taxi is easily recognizable as a taxi.
The JPN Taxi is powered by a 1.5L LPG-Toyota Hybrid System II with reduction gear and runs on LPG fuel.
It is equipped with MacPherson strut-type coil spring suspension in the front and a trailing link axle-type coil spring at the rear.
For the safety purposes, the JPN Taxi is well-equipped with Toyota Safety Sense C and 6 SRS airbags.
The Toyota GR HV Sports concept features a design language of a genuine sports car which includes a Targa top, LED headlamps, aluminum wheels and a rear diffuser.
From the inside, the GR HV Sports concept features a centrally mounted automatic gear shifter, thus giving a race-car feel.
The sports car is powered by the Toyota Hybrid System - Racing (THS-R) and comes mated to a hybrid automatic transmission. Also shifting to 6-speed manual transmission with H-pattern shifting is possible by pressing a single button.
The push-button ignition switch is located on gear-shifter knob.
The hybrid battery is centrally located, thus providing improved performance.
The Concept-iRide features gull-wing doors, an electric universal sliding seat, and a joystick; thus prooviding a user-friendly experience for everybody, including wheelchair users as well.
The AI agent is placed on the large-size display of the instrument panel. The seat layout and automated driving systems make it drivable for anyone, safely and securely.
The Fine-Comfort Ride features an aerodynamic design and is powered by hydrogen giving a smooth and quiet riding experience.
The interior features a full range of futuristic equipments.
The new Toyota Century is equipped with advance equipment and premium luxury features.
The Century is powered by a 5.0L V8 hybrid system providing excellent fuel efficiency.
The electric motor is nickel hydride battery unit.
At the first glance, the dual structure grille with a crown pattern, three-lens LED projector headlamps and the other design elements reveal the heritage of the luxury limousine with a modern aesthetic.
The iWalk features three wheels, a wheelbase variable mechanism, steering functions and a low floor making it easy to be utilized.
With the iWalk Toyota envisions sharing services via taking advantage of the AI agent to disengage and re-engage with the rider.
The powertrain and drivetrain specifications are yet to be unveiled.
With the Crown concept, the automaker aims to offer an all-new driving experience and also solve certain societal problems like traffic jams by analyzing and processing the congestion data.
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