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Toyota has proven off a number of new idea vehicles from throughout its manufacturers as a part of a presentation discussing the automotive firm’s future.
As a part of the occasion, Century – which was beforehand the mannequin title for a luxurious limousine – has additionally been confirmed because the flagship model inside the Toyota Group universe, moderately than a luxurious mannequin line.
Among the many ideas have been a sporty Century coupe-style SUV – full with forward-sliding doorways – plus a tiny Daihatsu metropolis automotive, a number of Toyota automobiles designed for growing markets, and a six-wheeled electrical individuals mover known as the Lexus LS.
Till now, the LS nameplate was reserved for the range-topping Lexus limousine, however the idea seems to have solidified the place of luxurious individuals movers above conventional sedans.
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Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda co-hosted the candid presentation, and identified that whereas the Lexus LM individuals mover is predicated on the Toyota Alphard, the LS idea was designed from the bottom up for Lexus.
Viewers have been additionally proven entrance and rear photographs of a brand new Toyota Corolla idea – with the favored hatchback adopting squared-off entrance and rear ends with full-width LED mild signatures, mated with a streamlined cabin.
Whereas many believed the presentation would host the reveal of the corporate’s new twin-turbo V8 halo mannequin, solely a pattern of the supercar’s engine noise was heard – alongside the Lexus LFA and Toyota GT, that are thought of the corporate’s pinnacle sports activities automotive merchandise.
The Japanese auto big additionally revealed its newest slogan: ‘To You – Toyota’.
Designed to supply larger readability to its patrons, the brand new Toyota model hierarchy was displayed in a round chart exhibiting Century on the high, Lexus under on one aspect, Gazoo Racing – the corporate’s efficiency arm – on the opposite aspect, and Daihatsu on the backside as its entry-level model. Toyota was central, however sat under GR and above Daihatsu.
A part of the presentation included a movie showcasing the attain and recognition of Toyota automobiles globally, with a number of of the vehicles filmed in Australia.
The live-streamed occasion is predicted to be a preview of ideas to be proven on the Japan Mobility Present, to be held in Tokyo from October 29 to November 9.
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