2007 Tokyo Motor Show Cars: Toyota Crown Hybrid Concept

Toyotais going to make nine concepts' world debuts for 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, including, 1/X (pictured), RiN 'well being' concept, i-REAL personal mobility vehicle, Hi-CT urban vehicle, FT-MV minivan and the Crown luxury sedan hybrid concept. Cars we've already seen before include the iQ minicar from Frankfurt Motor Show 2007and the FT-HS sports hybrid concept.

The Toyota 1/X concept, it can be taken to the preview of the next-generation Prius hybrid. The concept features a very familiar profile and an advanced hybrid drivetrain.

The Toyota i-REAL concept, meanwhile, is being touted as a step toward commercialization of personal mobility and is the fourth concept from Toyota in personal mobility vehicle development after the PM, i-unit and i-swing.

The other major new model is the Toyota Crown luxury sedan concept, which will showcase Toyota's latest VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) hybrid drive system. It has a two-stage motor speed reduction device that helps achieve smooth acceleration, high fuel efficiency, low CO2 and other exhaust emissions and quietness. It also has a LCD "Finegraphic Meter" interface system as well as ten airbags and generous seating for five occupants.