NAIAS 2009 HS Lexus 250h and Toyota FT-EV Concept
January 16, 2009 by Automotive
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The wave of electric cars and hybrids continues, and how could it be less, the firm that practically implement the system, Toyota us at Detroit 2009 two more examples, In the near future we will see in the European and U.S. streets.
Lexus 250h HS Concept:
Lexus present after so many speculations and spy photos, a completely new hybrid model, the HS 250h . This is as we see some significant differences from the rest of the models of the mark, where it is most important that the new end of the grid.
The engine of this new Lexus , the system is Hybrid Synergy Drive to Toyota , which is a four-cylinder engine and a line of 2, VVT-i 4 liters, 187 hp. The batteries are Lithium-Ion, and the average fuel consumption must be in the 5-5.5 l/100 km. Still no details of its engine, but do not go well with respect to the Prius III .
In the aspect of design, Lexus has a pretty interesting, because as we have a barbecue and an optical outstanding. On the side appreciate a very fluid, where there is a chrome bar in bottom end and a window that is very good. And at the back we see a very good located and designed wing, and some optical trunk lid and finished goods.
And as this equipment is known for having a semi-central console, a broad range of equipment, such as multifunction display TFT details in leather, automatic climate control, ten airbags, active safety systems (control stability Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and the optional Pre-Collision ), a wizard with the camera back and Lexus Safety Connect (a system that automatically calls the emergency services).
Toyota FT-EV Concept:
But Toyota not only present to Prius III and HS 250h , but we are surprised with the FT-EV Concept , which is nothing more nor less than hybrid version of the IQ in the form of a prototype.
This model is called by the firm as BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles) and anticipates car production for the year 2012 .
This and other models have a gasoline engine and electric batteries, which produce a range of movement of about 80 km. Nor is there data on your engine, but this clearly has much to do with the Prius III .
In aesthetics, it typically has a design of a prototype, which will incorporate a new optical grill, graphic and interior. But in the case of FT-EV have done so very interesting, because this style is much nicer than the IQ .
It’s very possible that this prototype is the prelude to redesign IQ and the hybrid model / electrical smallest will Toyota .
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