| Make
|
Toyota |
| Model |
Estima
Hybrid |
| Concept
year |
2005 |
| Production
year |
- |
| Engine |
2.4
litre engine and electric motor |
The Toyota Estima Hybrid concept which which was premiered
at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show was designed to preview the
style of the third generation Toyota Estima (Previa in
Europe) MPV.
The Toyota Estima Hybrid looked quite unremarkable when
viewed from the rear angle. But when viewed from the front
it displayed its long tapering snout. The pointy front
end gives the impression the Estima could poke a whole
in the air and create its own slipstream. The front end
also played host to the unusual one-piece headlight/grille
assembley.
In profile, the Toyota Estima Hybrid best showed off its
darkened glass and black pillars. These sat neatly atop
the blue bodywork, sandwiched between that and the body
colored roof. The interior of the Toyota Estima hybrid
featured an array of high-tech media, including multiple
digital screens.
Powering the Toyota Estima Hybrid concept was, unsuprisingly,
a hybrid drivetrain which consisted of a 2.4 litre engine
driving the front wheels, and an electric motor driving
the rear wheels.
Toyota Estima Hybrid press release: A new generation
of stylish minivan that combines the latest hybrid system,
THS II, with electric 4WD to achieve both environmental
and driving performance.
The refined exterior is designed to evoke the identity
of the Estima Hybrid in a sophisticated one- motion form.
The interior feels clean and open. It is accented by a
high-tech-looking central panel and is equipped with comfortable
second-row seats with built-in footrests and power foldaway
third-row seats that allow you to transform the space
to your liking. Electrical appliances can be run on the
provided 1,500-watt power supply system.
From the perspective of environmental performance, the
ESTIMA HYBRID CONCEPT is equipped with the THS II, Toyota's
latest, highly efficient hybrid system, and an exhaust
heat recovery system in the pursuit of low CO2 and other
emissions.
In addition to the quiet and smooth acceleration indicative
of a hybrid vehicle, the ESTIMA HYBRID CONCEPT achieves
increased driving pleasure through VDIM—a system that
seamlessly supports the vehicle operations of running,
turning and stopping for all conditions from normal through
to extreme driving. The combination of VDIM with E-Four
(electric four-wheel drive) provides even higher levels
of drivability.
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