Toyota revealed an aggressive-looking SUV concept at the LA Auto Show. The “Future Toyota Adventure Concept” or FT-AC for short, according to Toyota, is for outdoor enthusiasts.
“FT-AC is perfect for those outdoor enthusiasts who want to dial up the adventure on their weekend getaways,” said Jack Hollis, group vice president and general manager, Toyota division. “No matter the roads, the activities, or the people, FT-AC sparks authentic fun and conversation.”
About the adventurous design..
The aggressive exterior design has a hexagonal grille flanked with LED headlamps. The interesting part about the fog lamps is that they can be taken out from their pods and used as portable lights. The fog lamps can also be attached to a mountain bike for occasional night rides.
The FT-AC was designed around a long wheelbase and wide tracks to help emphasize its powerful stance, said Toyota. The extra wide fender flares provide body shielding and look as if they float above the 20-inch wheels and beefier all-terrain tires, both of which help accentuate its commanding look.
The safari-style cargo roof rack system can haul all types of adventure gear. LED marker lights at its front corners can provide ambient lighting around the vehicle, brighten the trail ahead or, if desired, act as a flash for the side mirrors’ embedded cameras.
The infrared cameras on the side mirrors can record trail runs and, like the fog lights, can be removed and mounted off-vehicle so that no fun goes undocumented. An integrated Wi-Fi hotspot automatically uploads footage to cloud-based storage where real-time editing and posting can be accessed via a mobile device. The Wi-Fi connectivity even gives adventure-goers the ability to livestream the fun to fans and followers.
The roof rack’s rear-facing LED lights also aid nighttime visibility and can be controlled via a mobile device as well. Also at the rear is an innovative integrated bike rack that retracts, making for a highly useful feature that can be securely hidden in only a few seconds. Lastly, the drivers and passengers can utilize FT-AC’s geolocation capabilities for directions back to basecamp.
FT-AC’s contrasting colors combine Prospect Green with Fortress Gray accents to highlight its go-anywhere brashness, Toyota said.
Production plans
Toyota said, although currently a design experiment, FT-AC has been imagined as a thoroughly capable gasoline-powered vehicle with an advanced torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system. Variable terrain-response settings and 4-wheel lock functionality build on its capability by managing traction control and throttle response to maximize grip at each wheel for a more dynamic driving experience.
Toyota is thinking about the hybrid too. FT-AC could offer a next-generation hybrid powertrain that blends fuel efficiency with a rugged all-wheel-drive grunt, giving drivers better power, responsiveness, and impressive fuel economy – all without compromise, said the company.
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