Toyota concept vehicles (2020–2029)

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This is a list of concept vehicles made by Toyota from the years 2020–2029.

HYBARI (2021)[edit]

Toyota HYBARI
Overview
ManufacturerToyota, JR East, Hitachi
Production2021 (testing in 2022)
AssemblyJapan
Body and chassis
ClassTrain
Body style2 car train
PlatformFV-E991 series
Powertrain
Engine2 lithium-ion battery (120 kWh each)

The Toyota HYBARI (Hydrogen-Hybrid Advanced Rail vehicle for Innovation) is a train made in partnership with JR East and Hitachi. It will be a 100% hydrogen powered train that would run on the Tsurumi Line and Nambu Line. It is an FV-E991 series train with two cars, and has a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph)[1][non-primary source needed]

Testing is planned to start in March 2022.[needs update]

Aygo X prologue (2021)[edit]

The Aygo X prologue was unveiled in March 2021 by Toyota Motor Europe.[2][3] It previewed the production Aygo X that was unveiled in November 2021.

bZ4X (2021)[edit]

GR Supra Sport Top Concept (2021)[edit]

Toyota GR Supra Sport Top Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2021
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door targa top
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RelatedToyota Supra (J29)
Powertrain
Engine3.0 L BMW B58 turbo I6
Transmission8-speed automatic

The GR Supra Sport Top Concept is based on the J29 GR Supra. The roof of the car was removed and replaced with a carbon fibre targa top panel. The underside of the car was braced to retain the structural strength. A rear wing, custom rear diffuser and a custom exhaust system were also added. The vehicle was shown at the November 2020 SEMA360 online show.[4][5]

GR Yaris Hydrogen (2021)[edit]

Toyota GR Yaris Hydrogen Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2021
Body and chassis
ClassHot hatch/Sport compact (B)
Body style3-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, four-wheel-drive
PlatformTNGA: GA-B (front)/GA-C (rear)
RelatedToyota GR Yaris
Powertrain
Engine1.6 L G16E-GTS turbo I3
Transmission6-speed V16-series manual

The GR Yaris Hydrogen is a GR Yaris with a modified G16E-GTS engine to run with hydrogen fuel.[6][7]

Battery electric vehicles (2021)[edit]

Akio Toyoda shows prototypes of 15 BEVs during Toyota's briefing on BEV strategies in December 2021

In December 2021, Toyota revealed a number of battery electric vehicle concepts to be produced up to 2025 as follows:[8][9]

  • Four bZ series models:[10]
    • bZ Compact SUV (previewed again individually in December 2022)[11]
    • bZ Large SUV
    • bZ Small Crossover
    • bZ SDN (sedan) (revealed as the bZ3 in October 2022)[12]
  • Compact Cruiser EV[13]
  • Crossover EV (revealed as the Crown Sport in July 2022)[14]
  • Pickup EV[15]
  • Small SU EV (further previewed as the C-HR prologue in December 2022)[16]
  • Sports EV[17]
  • Micro Box[18]
  • Mid Box

In addition, four Lexus-branded concepts were shown.[19]

GR GT3 Concept (2022)[edit]

Toyota GR GT3 Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2022
Body and chassis
Body style2-door coupe

The GR GT3 Concept is a GT3-inspired concept car that was shown at the January 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon.[20][non-primary source needed]

Rear view

bZ4X GR Sport Concept (2022)[edit]

Toyota bZ4X GR Sport Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2022
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Platforme-TNGA
RelatedToyota bZ4X
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,850 mm (112.2 in)

The bZ4X GR Sport Concept is a tuned version of the bZ4X that was shown at the January 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon.[20][non-primary source needed]

Rear view

Kijang Innova EV Concept (2022)[edit]

Toyota Kijang Innova EV Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
ProductionMarch 2022
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size MPV
Body style5-door wagon
LayoutFront-motor, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformToyota IMV platform
RelatedToyota Kijang Innova (AN140)
Powertrain
Electric motor134 kW (180 hp; 182 PS)
Battery58.9 kWh lithium-ion
Range280 km (175 miles)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,735 mm (186.4 in)
Width1,830 mm (72.0 in)
Height1,795 mm (70.7 in)

The Kijang Innova EV Concept is an EV conversion prototype based on the second-generation Kijang Innova that was first presented on 31 March 2022 in Indonesia.[21][22][23] The conversion was done by the Australian branch of SEA Electric, a company specialising in electric trucks conversion based in Melbourne, Australia. Five prototypes were built; three in Melbourne and two in Indonesia.[24]

The storage battery uses a 58.9 kWh lithium-ion unit with an estimated range of 280 km (175 miles). The electric motor is rated at 134 kW (180 hp; 182 PS) and could generate up to 700 N⋅m (520 lb⋅ft) of torque.[25] The claimed top speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).[26]

Corolla Cross H2 Concept (2022)[edit]

Corolla Cross H2 Concept

The Corolla Cross H2 Concept is a Corolla Cross fitted with a modified G16E-GTS engine to run with hydrogen fuel.[27]

C-HR prologue (2022)[edit]

The C-HR prologue was unveiled in December 2022 by Toyota Motor Europe. It previews the production second-generation C-HR which will be released in 2023.[16][28]

IMV 0 (2022)[edit]

Toyota IMV 0
Toyota Rangga Concept flat deck
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Also called
  • Toyota Rangga Concept (Indonesia)
  • Toyota Next Generation Tamaraw Concept (Philippines)
Production2022, 2023
Body and chassis
ClassLight commercial vehicle
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformToyota IMV
RelatedToyota Hilux (AN110/AN120/AN130)
Dimensions
Length4,965 mm (195.5 in)[citation needed]
Width1,785 mm (70.3 in)[citation needed]
Chronology
SuccessorToyota Hilux Champ

The IMV 0 is a single-cab pickup concept that was presented on 14 December 2022 at the 60th anniversary event of Toyota Motor Thailand hosted by Akio Toyoda. Based on the IMV platform, it was designed and engineered by Toyota Daihatsu Engineering & Manufacturing (TDEM) in collaboration with Japanese and Australian engineering teams.[29]

The production version was released on 27 November 2023 in Thailand as the Toyota Hilux Champ.[30][31]

Rangga Concept (2023)[edit]

The same vehicle was showcased at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in August 2023 as the Rangga Concept. The nameplate was formerly used for a variant of the Toyota Kijang in the 1990s.[32]

Next Generation Tamaraw Concept (2023)[edit]

The IMV 0 was also showcased during Toyota Motor Philippines' 35th anniversary event on 22 August 2023 as the Next Generation Tamaraw Concept with two variants, a pick-up truck similar to the Rangga Concept flat-deck truck, and a modern Jeepney, highlighting the IMV 0's modularity.[33]

Hilux Revo BEV Concept (2022)[edit]

The Hilux Revo BEV Concept is an EV conversion prototype based on the eighth-generation Hilux that was presented on 14 December 2022 at the 60th anniversary event of Toyota Motor Thailand.[29]

bZ Compact SUV (2022)[edit]

Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2023
Body and chassis
Body style5-door SUV

Designed at Toyota European Design and Development (ED2), this previews an SUV in the bZ battery electric range. The wheels are at the extreme ends of the vehicle, with minimal overhangs. The seats are made from recycled plant material.[34]

It was shown in Brussels[34] and at the November 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show.[35]

bZ Sport Crossover (2023)[edit]

Toyota bZ Sport Crossover Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2023
Body and chassis
Body style5-door

The bZ Sport Crossover is one of two bZ-branded concept vehicles that are introduced at Auto Shanghai 2023. It was developed by BYD Toyota EV Technology, FAW Toyota Motor, and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing China (TMEC), and will enter production in China in 2024.[36][37]

bZ FlexSpace (2023)[edit]

Toyota bZ FlexSpace Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2023
Body and chassis
Body stylecoupe

ThebZ FlexSpace is one of two bZ-branded concept vehicles that are introduced at Auto Shanghai 2023. Similar to the bZ Sport Crossover, it was developed by BYD Toyota EV Technology, FAW Toyota Motor, and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing China (TMEC), and will enter production in China in 2024.[36][37]

EPU Concept (2023)[edit]

Toyota EPU Concept[38][non-primary source needed]
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2023
Body and chassis
Body style4-door pickup truck

JUU (2023)[edit]

Toyota JUU
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2023
Body and chassis
Classwheelchair

The JUU is a wheelchair that can go up and down stairs. It uses car electric motors.[38][non-primary source needed]

Land Hopper (2023)[edit]

Toyota Land Hopper
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2023
Body and chassis
ClassElectric mobility scooter

The 'Land Hopper is a three-wheeled mobility device with two front wheels connected to a bicycle style handlebar, a bicycle style seat and a single rear wheel. It folds up for storage.[39][38]


Space mobility (2023)[edit]

Toyota Space mobility
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2023
Body and chassis
Classmoon buggy

The Space mobility is a buggy designed for use on the moon.[38][non-primary source needed]

NEO Steer (2023)[edit]

Toyota NEO Steer
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2023

The NEO Steer explored the use of a motor cycle style handlebar that included the accelerator and brake controls.[38][non-primary source needed]

FT-3e Concept (2023)[edit]

Toyota FT-3e Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2023
Body and chassis
Body style5-door SUV

FT-Se Concept (2023)[edit]

Toyota FT-Se Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2023
Body and chassis
Body style2-door coupe

Land Cruiser Se concept car (2023)[edit]

Toyota Land Cruiser Se concept car
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2023
Body and chassis
Body style5-door SUV

The Land Cruiser Se is a monocoque-based three-row battery electric concept SUV using the Land Cruiser nameplate showcased at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show.[40][38]

Toyota Tacoma X-Runner 2023 Concept (2023)[edit]

Concept based on the 2024 model year Tacoma using the Tundra engine, drivetrain, suspension and many custom trim parts.[41]

Comfortable Space (2023)[edit]

Comfortable Space
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2023
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan

Enjoyable Space (2023)[edit]

Enjoyable Space
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2023
Body and chassis
Body style5-door SUV

Kayoibako (2023)[edit]

Kayoibako
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2023
Body and chassis
Body styleVan

The Kayoibako is an EV van based on the same platform used for the FT-3e and FT-Se. The name refers to the Japanese name for delivery boxes. There is no B-pillar between the passenger door and the sliding cargo door. Two versions were shown at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show. One was setup for a wheelchair driver and the other was setup up a 3-row camper MPV.[42][43]

Global HiAce BEV Concept (2023)[edit]

Global HiAce BEV Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota Auto Body
Production2023
Body and chassis
Body styleVan

The Global HiAce BEV Concept is an EV delivery van based on the long-wheelbase Toyota HiAce (H300) van.[44][45]

X-Van Gear Concept (2023)[edit]

X-Van Gear Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota Auto Body
Production2023
Body and chassis
Body styleVan
Dimensions
Length4,695 mm (184.8 in)
Width1,820 mm (72 in)
Height1,855 mm (73.0 in)

The X-Van Gear Concept (pronounced as cross-van) is a van built by Toyota Auto Body. The rear doors slide backwards like in normal cargo vans. However, the front doors swing out parallel to the body.[46][47]

Urban SUV Concept (2023)[edit]

Urban SUV Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Production2023
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Platforme-TNGA
RelatedSuzuki eVX
Dimensions
Length4,300 mm (170 in)
Width1,820 mm (72 in)
Height1,620 mm (64 in)

The Urban SUV Concept is a battery electric B-segment SUV concept showcased by Toyota Motor Europe in December 2023. It previews a battery electric SUV that will be unveiled in the first half of 2024. It resembles the eVX concept from Suzuki, suggesting the vehicle will be jointly produced by Toyota and Suzuki.[48][49]

GR H2 Racing Concept (2023)[edit]

GR H2 Racing Concept
Overview
ManufacturerToyota Gazoo Racing
Production2023
Body and chassis
Body styleLe Mans Hypercar
Dimensions
Length5,100 mm (200 in)
Width2,050 mm (81 in)

The GR H2 Racing Concept is a Le Mans Hypercar built by Toyota Gazoo Racing.

See also[edit]

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