With the Toyota Fine-Comfort Ride Concept the Japanese brand wants to operate in a low-carbon society with advanced use of hydrogen and renewable energy. Its exterior design adopts a diamond-shaped cabin that narrows towards the rear, offering maximum space for occupants while achieving excellent aerodynamic performance. The concept car will be unveiled at Tokyo Autoshow 2017.
The flexible layout is made possible by adopting an in-wheel motor, positioning the wheels at the very corners of the vehicle, and utilising a body underside cover for the ride stability and quietness expected in a premium car. The fuel-cell stack is located at the front of the vehicle while the hydrogen tank is under the floor.
It incorporates artificial intelligence and automated driving based on the company’s Mobility Teammate Concept in which the car watches over the driver as needed and assists the driver as needed. The interior design concept is about being wrapped in comfort with the advance autonomous functions and the touch display arranged around the driver and passenger seats.
Seats allow for flexible adjustment according to posture, and the displays provide free access to information by the driver and passengers. The seat layout is also flexible; for example, drivers can take their hands off the steering wheel and turn their seat around to converse with passengers. Fine stands for “Future IN Electrified Vehicle” and Comfort Ride embodies the concept of a comfortable space for transportation, suitable for a next-generation premium car.
