Tokyo 2007 Preview: Toyota Hi-CT concept
Filed under: Hybrid, Toyota, Tokyo Motor Show
First, Dodge was found guilty for mimicking the long-nose front-end of a semi when they introduced their entirely new Ram truck back in '94. Now, Toyota copies the look of one of those slab-like flat-nose trucks with their Hi-CT concept. Who cares about aerodynamics when urban enjoyment is the only criteria? With the nearly-absent overhangs, this vehicle would likely be very easy to pilot around the congested city streets of an urban metropolis. The power is provided by a hybrid drivetrain, mating a small 1.5 liter gasoline engine with an electric motor. Toyota uses words like "edgy" and "cool" to describe the car. We'll take a pass for now and wait until we see more real-life pictures of the machine before passing judgment. Sorta resembles half of a VW Vanagon though, doesn't it?
[Source: Toyota via Autoblog]
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