Future Hybrids, Fun And More From Toyota at Geneva Motor Show
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Feb 10, 2012: The rejuvenation of Toyota can be witnessed “in the metal” at the Geneva motor show, with a display of future showroom and concept models, shown in Europe for the first time.
Yaris Hybrid
Yaris Hybrid will be shown for the first time in
its production-ready form, ahead of going sale in June this year. Powered
by a re-engineered Hybrid Synergy Drive, it will be Europe’s first
full hybrid supermini, opening up the technology to a new customer group.
It will deliver quiet, smooth performance with the lowest emissions in its
segment, while maintaining the small-but-spacious quality for which Yaris
is renowned.
GT 86
GT 86, Toyota’s all-new sports coupe, arrives in
Geneva on a wave of enthusiastic advance media acclaim and public interest.
Due to reach the road this summer, GT 86 rediscovers the pure passion and
excitement of sports car driving, at an affordable price.
FT-Bh concept
Geneva marks the world debut of the FT-Bh
concept, an ultra-lightweight, full hybrid city car study, designed to
achieve low emissions within an economically viable production framework.
The team that produced FT-Bh purposely avoided expensive materials and
complex manufacturing processes, working instead only with those that are
already commonplace in the auto industry.
NS4 and FCV-R concepts
Toyota’s NS4 and FCV-R concepts
are also being shown in Europe for the first time. NS4 is a next-generation
plug-in hybrid vehicle, designed to address customer demand for added value
from hybrid motoring, together with advanced design and a more involving
drive. FCV-R represents Toyota’s next step towards mass production of
hydrogen-powered vehicles, paving the way for the launch of a saloon-type
fuel cell vehicle by 2015.
Toyota diji
The Toyota diji concept – previously shown
at last year’s Tokyo motor show as the Fun-Vii – is all about
personalisation. The entire body, inside and out, serves as a display, with
the driver being able to change colour and content at will. The process of
displaying images or information is as simple as downloading an app. The
car can also link to nearby vehicles and infrastructure to create an even
more connected driving experience.
Press conference
Toyota will host a press conference on its
stand at the Geneva motor show at 10.15am on Tuesday, 6 Mach.