01.21.08
Toyota A-bat - please let this be my next car, or truck
It looks like a futuristic hardcore car of the future. Well it is, but they are calling it a truck. I could definitely see myself driving on these babies! Looks like something you would expect robocop to be driving in the urban future, but it’s a concept car that is eco friendly and has some very useful features that I wish would be incorporated into my current car.
The Toyota A-bat
From yahoo Autos - Jan 2008
The driver and three passengers sit in a highly defined cockpit with a sculptured alloy center console that is fitted with a portable power pack — so needed in the world of electronics. The power pack and portable navigation unit are recharged by dash-mounted solar panels.
The 4-foot long rear cargo bed has a translucent roof panel that slides open to accommodate taller objects, and the midgate has a pass-through that lengthens the bed by two feet. The cargo bed of the A-BAT is cleverly designed so that it can slide in and out, and carry a small motorcycle, camping gear, or whatever sorts of recreational equipment you desire. This Toyota concept is built on a unibody platform so that it rides smoothly on city streets and highways.