Unveiled in 1991, at the 29th Tokyo Auto Show, the Avalon was a concept vehicle designed by Calty.
It was a 4-door convertible where the windshield would retract and cover the passenger compartment when the vehicle was parked and secured.
[3][4] It could only be driven with the top open with the roof serving as the windshield, with two additional glass panels that would retract rearward and stack behind the rear seats.
The doors were not installed with side windows which means in inclement weather the passengers were exposed, in a similar fashion to touring car bodystyles of the early 1900s.
Based on the new Carina, it demonstrated automated driver aids such as vehicle-to-vehicle distance maintenance and a voice synthesiser that gave instructions for upcoming intersections.
The car also utilized light-weight FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) coil springs.
Toyota demonstrated its unflagging commitment to people-friendly car-making for the 21st century that harmonized with society and the earth's environment.
It is a mid-size coupe designed to be an environmentally friendly, fuel efficient family car.
The FLV was designed to be luxurious and also practical for an active lifestyle by having a large cargo compartment access by a rear hatch.
The seat height was chosen so that the passenger's legs could swing out onto the ground without having to shift their body up (as in a normal sedan) or down (as in an SUV).
An electronic centre console in the dash housed accessories such as a navigation display, air conditioning controls, the entertainment system and email (connected to a cell phone network).
We've always felt the midship engine design was the best way to meet all those goals, and ensure unprecedented comfort.
The Toyota MRJ has all the sportscar characteristics a midship engine car can offer, plus extra utility that lets you add sporty driving to your everyday life.
Enthusiasts today want the joy of a sports cars with a personal touch-with individualist form and colouring.
[12] The 1.3 L engine generated 20 kW (27 hp), which was fed to a bank of 24×12V sealed lead acid batteries.
The batteries then supplied power to a 70 kW (94 hp) / 405 N⋅m (299 lbf⋅ft) AC induction electric motor.
The Moguls was a 4WD concept vehicle built by Toyota and first shown at the October 1995 Tokyo Motor Show.
The hydraulic transmission could use three sets of valves to provide 2WD/4WD selection by disconnecting the front motors, LSD functionality by locking the left and right hydraulic circuits together or to make tighter turning circles by providing less power to the inner wheels.
To go down steep slopes, a low range could be used that did not require the driver to directly control the accelerator or brakes, allowing him to concentrate on outside conditions.
The Funcargo was a concept vehicle designed at Toyota's EPOC studio by Sotiris Kovos as part of the NBC (New Basic Car) Funcars project.
The Funcoupe was a concept vehicle designed at Toyota's EPOC studio by Sotiris Kovos as part of the NBC (New Basic Car) Funcars project.
The Funtime was a concept vehicle designed at Toyota's EPOC studio by Sotiris Kovos as part of the NBC (New Basic Car) Funcars project.
The NC250 is mounted with an in-line, 6-cylinder, 2.5-litre petrol engine with electronic throttle control and Variable Valve Timing-intelligence (VVT-i) technology.
The newly developed AI*1-Shift (cooperative shift control) extracts road configuration and positional information from the navigation system to recognize approaching comers and apply a combination of braking and downshifting for an incredibly smooth ride.
A radar cruise control helps relieve driver burden by maintaining a fixed distance from the preceding vehicle.
The Solara convertible is a joint venture between Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) and ASC.
The Celica Cruising Deck was a concept vehicle built by Toyota and first shown at the October 1999 Tokyo Motor Show.
The Celica Cruising Deck was often displayed connected to a similarly styled trailer holding a Jet Ski.
The Celica XYR was a concept vehicle built by Toyota, with photos being released in early 1999.
The Retro Cruiser was a concept vehicle built by Toyota that was first shown at the February 1999 Chicago Auto Show.