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Upcoming Hybrids (with Pics)

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by Danny, Jan 21, 2004.

  1. Danny

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    Figured I'd post a few of the upcoming hybrids from Toyota.

    All information is available at http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/future/

    [Broken External Image]:http://www.toyota.com/images/vehicles/future/ftx/ftx.jpg

    The FTX concept truck provides a hint to the direction in size and styling of future Toyota full-size pickups. The FTX was developed to raise the idea of functionality to a new level by including a surprising array of sensible features aimed at both work and play.

    The FTX offers ample proportions and has the interior room of a double cab, yet opens 90 degrees with suicide doors. Stylistically, the FTX features a huge sculptural power-ball that emanates from the rear wheels and visually pushes the truck forward. The generous use of sculpture in the body gives a rich high-quality feel that elevates the FTX beyond a mere work truck.

    The style and brawniness of the FTX is complemented with a powerplant that is more than capable of hauling a heavy-duty pickup. Under the hood, the FTX is powered by a large-displacement V8 hybrid gas-electric engine that pumps out loads of torque while delivering V6 fuel efficiency.

    The rumored replacement for the MR2 Spyder

    [Broken External Image]:http://www.toyota.com/images/vehicles/future/cs/photo_1.jpg

    The CS&S is a 4-wheel-drive mid-engine 2+2 sports car. Employing Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive,® an electric motor drives the front wheels, while a gas engine and electric motor in combination drive the rear. CS&S also unveils "Toyota Space Touch," where the driver selects functions by "touching" holographic projections.

    And of course, the new Hybrid Highlander (Already a thread started with discussion on this one).

    [Broken External Image]:http://www.toyota.com/images/vehicles/future/future_hh.jpg

    Please add any other models that you know of!
     
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    OMG!!!!!!!!!!!

    When does THAT come out? I LIKE, MUCHO!

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    Okay, what about this thing (purportedly 140mpg)??:

    [​IMG]
     
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    BTW, real comfy-lookin' seats, eh??
     
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    That I would buy in a heart beat, providing it had the options the prius does.
     
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    Get a load of the steering wheel:

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    steering wheel, nothing....

    ... check out how skinny the tires are!
     
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    ........must be those low-carb tires I've been hearing so much about.
     
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    Guess not. I also recall seeing a standard sort of ignition on the steering column in a picture of the Highlander Hybrid.