Toyota’s Hybrid X Concept shows us the future of the Toyota Prius, due to be replaced anytime soon. The four door, four seat open space concept has the dimensions of a conventional family car with an overall length of 4,500mm and wheelbase of 2,800mm, and a width of 1,850mm and a height of 1,440mm.
Designed by Toyota’s ED2 European design center in France, it is an evolution of the current Prius design more than anything else, with the unconventional cues that just shout futuristic and hybrid, important in a market where people want their hybrid cars to look hybrid. Apparently knowing they are helping the environment is not enough, they need everyone to know it.
The front has this quirky U-shaped pillars, and the vast area of glass enhances visibility and creates an open space feel. The rear-hinged passenger doors open automatically with the touch of a button. Wheels are worthy of being put on a concept, huge, and flashy at 20-inch wrapped with ultra-low profile 225/40/R20 tyres.
The front headlamps are lit up by LED, and are strangely positioned inside the car on the dashboard, shining out through the front windscreen. These LED lamps can also display graphics and animations to communicate with pedestrians.
This car also wins the Paul Tan award for the thickest D-pillar ever in the history of the automotive industry.
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That car is absolutely nice. I am a toyota hater but I must admit this one looks like a nice car.
Paul Tan: Thickes D-Pillar, which part of that specs mentions it? I didn't see it also?
"This car also wins the Paul Tan award for the thickest D-pillar ever in the history of the automotive industry."
I am a bit worried with the LED inside the dashboard. If you on it too long the cabin will get hot? Maybe the thickest D-pillar ever :P
I always love toyota…whatever they produce in my eyes, always nice :)
volvolover: usually the C-pillar is located at the rear most of the vehicle either on the rear windshield or the rear window. But in this case, this car have 3 windows, thats why we refer the rear most of the pillar is D-pillar. and the pillar between rear door with the rear most small window is refer as C-pillar. then maybe this car can be considered as station wagon..! isn't it??
correct me if im wrong…
"Paul Tan: Thickes D-Pillar, which part of that specs mentions it? I didn’t see it also?"
Potato on the wheel!
volvolover: i was being sarcastic, as the car's d pillar is way too thick, might cause blind spots.
Paul, you mentioned the current Prius is due to be replaced anytime soon, I thought the current Prius was only launched last year (2006)? Kindly enlighten. Thanks.
mystvearn said,
March 7, 2007 @ 8:34 pm
I am a bit worried with the LED inside the dashboard. If you on it too long the cabin will get hot? Maybe the thickest D-pillar ever
This could be a concern for future Prius buyers as I can't imagine people appreciate mini-sauna car rides everytime the headlights are on. :D But in any case, I thought LED lights do not emit much heat compared conventional bulbs?
Definitely a potato on wheel, Joe :-)
And the D-pillar is certainly too thick. Dosen't blend in with the design.
However, Great Panoramic roof!
Cheers!
yes, LED does not emit heat like conventional bulb does. the car is ok front and side view. However toward the end of the car.. its kinda weird..
even PRIUS is getting larger and larger! sure its heavier and cost more if it using more weight reduction material…
FC its for Fuel driven automobile
anyone know how to measure a Hybrid ? or Hydrogen ?
is it by mileage per charge combined with a full tank of Fuel ?
nice and very futuristic… i wonder when will we get a car like this??? no interior pics for the car? sure drooling…
http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/V…
just an example saying thet hybrid is not the best solution,
anyway who can stop the technology evolves,