More concepts from Toyota for the Tokyo Motor Show: FV2, JPN Taxi, Voxy, Noah and Aqua G Sports

At the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota will present more concepts in addition to the FCV Concept, which we have already told you about.

No fewer than six more models will join the hydrogen-powered saloon, along with the i-Road, the personal mobility vehicle that made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March of this year.

The Toyota FV2 is a prototype capable of expressing the Fun to Drive philosophy, connecting physically and emotionally with the driver and offering more fun the more it is used. The most striking feature of this concept is the physical connection with the driver: instead of a steering wheel, the Toyota FV2 is controlled by the driver shifting their body to intuitively move the vehicle forward and backward, left and right.

With the incorporation of technology from the Toyota Heart Project, the vehicle uses voice and image recognition to determine the driver’s mood, the history of accumulated journeys to suggest destinations, and driving skill information to assist the user. In addition to augmented reality projection on the windscreen, the body colour and exterior projection can be changed at will.

The JPN Taxi is a next-generation taxi prototype created with Japanese hospitality in mind, aiming to meet urban mobility needs with a new, economical liquefied petroleum gas hybrid system. It features very easy entry and exit (with an electric sliding door on the passenger side) and a spacious, comfortable interior with dimensions that allow good manoeuvrability. The large electric doors and the low, flat floor allow occupants to get in and out comfortably, particularly children, the elderly and people with reduced mobility.

The interior is dominated by a large monitor that provides information to passengers, such as the route to the destination and taxi fares. The air conditioning and lighting systems have also been optimised to offer the most comfortable space possible. For the driver, there are specially designed instruments with indicators for taxi use.

The Voxy and Noah prototypes are compact people carriers offering a spacious interior, with a new low-floor design that creates a roomy cabin with exceptionally easy entry and exit. These seven-seater vehicles feature “Captain” sliding seats in the second row, offering a wide variety of configurations.

The 2.0-litre petrol engine and the 1.8-litre hybrid engine, with a Full Hybrid combined hybrid system, have been developed specifically for the Voxy and Noah prototypes. The placement of the hybrid battery preserves the usable space of a compact people carrier while achieving good fuel efficiency and range.

The launch of the commercial versions of the Noah and Voxy prototypes on the Japanese market is scheduled for early 2014.

The Aqua G Sports is a compact sporty hybrid vehicle that also offers excellent fuel economy. The vehicle has been fully tuned by GAZOO Racing drivers, so that a wider range of customers can experience the excitement of motor racing and enjoy the pleasure of driving. The launch of the commercial version of the Aqua G Sports hybrid on the Japanese market is scheduled for late November.

Source | Toyota