Toyota Hi-CT Concept to Debut in Tokyo

by Brian Potter
October 10, 2007 2:56 PM
Filed Under: Concept Car, Japanese, Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota

Fun cars that don't go fast seem to be all the rage for this year's Tokyo Motor Show and the Hi-CT concept is no different. Slated as an edgy urban vehicle inspired by the thinking and lifestyles of today's youths the Hi-CT features a plug-in hybrid powerplant, 100V AC system for plugging in electronci devices and a removeale rear trunk for storing of youthful equipment such as surf boards, bicycles. scuba gear, snowboards, etc..

Source: Toyota
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Hi-CT

The Hi-CT aims to offer a new "coolness" and new ways to have fun as a departure from conventional vehicles—an edgy, urban vehicle inspired by the thinking and lifestyles of youth.

Offers a new kind of automotive "cool" and sense of enjoyment.
Has a new look unconstrained by conventional vehicle size (length 3,330mm x width 1,695mm x height 1,780mm).
Adopts plug-in hybrid technology, which allows it to charge from an external power source and gives it a greater driving range when running on its battery-powered motor; by placing the battery under the floor, achieves a highly efficient cabin with a higher driver position.
Comes with an AC100V accessory socket that enables stored electricity—made possible by plug-in hybrid technology—to be used for a variety of applications.
Features a removable rear trunk and a deck where surfboards, bicycles and other equipment can be loaded.

Press Release

Hi-CT

The Hi-CT aims to offer a new "coolness" and new ways to have fun as a departure from conventional vehicles—an edgy, urban vehicle inspired by the thinking and lifestyles of youth.

Offers a new kind of automotive "cool" and sense of enjoyment.
Has a new look unconstrained by conventional vehicle size (length 3,330mm x width 1,695mm x height 1,780mm).
Adopts plug-in hybrid technology, which allows it to charge from an external power source and gives it a greater driving range when running on its battery-powered motor; by placing the battery under the floor, achieves a highly efficient cabin with a higher driver position.
Comes with an AC100V accessory socket that enables stored electricity—made possible by plug-in hybrid technology—to be used for a variety of applications.
Features a removable rear trunk and a deck where surfboards, bicycles and other equipment can be loaded.

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