Toyota A-BAT, Future Compact Pickup

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc.. will release his latest concept vehicle pickup, the Toyota A-BAT at the exhibition 2008 North American International Auto Show, Detroit, USA which will take place next January 13. This pickup combines the environmentally friendly technology, relief space, versatility and style.

"Driving from the suburbs to the city many people do every day," said Kevin Hunter, president Calthy Design Research, Inc.. "Compact pickup is convenient to travel far beyond the workplace and home every day. And consumers have benefited from the power source of hybrid fuel economy and low emissions."
A-BAT Concept developed the TMS Advanced Product Strategy and Calty, Toyota's research and design centers in North America based in Newport Beach, California.
In its release, the TMS group with Calty identify buyers who have a unique combination of life activities and vehicle needs, but is not yet available in the automotive market. The team created a new genre of compact vehicle with a fuel consumption of economical, versatile, agile maneuvering, his style unique and powerful for an active lifestyle.
A-BAT uses unibody construction platform to generate such control sedan while meandering in the city of density of traffic and crowded parking lots. Plus a smooth ride quality on the highway. Light weight plus Toyota's hybrid technology, Hybrid Synergy Drive to make fuel consumption is very friendly bags. In addition, the upper instrument panel coated solar cell nodes to capture sunlight and convert it into energy.This environmentally friendly pickup positioned below the Toyota Tacoma. A-BAT integrates truck features with the sedan to produce a modern and efficient package.Power source comes from the four-cylinder gasoline engine and electric motors, better known as the Toyota Hybrid Synergy DriveÂ.
Exterior aerodynamic A-BAT result of collaboration Calty Project Chief Designer Ian Cartabiano and Creative Designer Matt Sperling. They integrated Toyota's design philosophy, "Vibrant Clarity" by maintaining a modern design, clear and functional."The image of NATO all-terrain military vehicle inspired us to position protrudes into the front passenger in order to maximize the capacity of bed (bath products)," said Sperling. 19 inch tires with wheel, positioned in a corner to present the impression tough and alert.
Bed A-BAT measuring 4 feet (1.2 meters), but more flexible than a standard pickup.Translucent roof panels can be shifted to a high load of luggage. If the divider in the middle (midgate) folded down, increases the length of the bed 2 feet (0.6 m). By opening the tailgate (rear door tub cover goods), there is an additional 2 feet longer.A-BAT allow owners to bring a standard-sized plywood 4 x 8 and then took his family camping.
Bed has a perfect completeness for work and play. Including tailgate light that illuminates the luggage on the bed, first aid kit and flashlight integrated in the tailgate is also an AC power outlet. Sporting goods and leisure can be stored in a locked drawer in the walls of the bed. There are still places additional storage that can be accessed through a sliding door put in and out of bed. A-BAT also has a large sliding drawer under the bed which can be accessed without opening the tailgate.
Despite the outward appearance of a sturdy strapping and vibrant, but the exterior appears modern. The designers weighing and mixing and match colors and fabrics to create an impression of tough and energetic. "The inspiration behind the interior structure of a nude, is a modern mountain sepada framework," said Daryl Harris, Senior Creative Designer. "We use lightweight materials for construction, such as carbon fiber and aluminum on the instrument panel, console and seats for increased structural rigidity while reducing weight."
Because it has a battery pack, A-BAT could be equipped AC or DC power outlet, which can be used to turn on power tools, camping equipment, laptops, etc..
Door trim, armrest and panel instruments using stronger materials, lightweight and comfortable. The colors were chosen to bring the atmosphere of the beautiful interior.Center console and door pockets are equipped carbon fiber components for durability and modern appearance.
A-BAT which can accommodate four passengers, has a different seat configuration and storage. Dilengapi also a navigation system with 7 inch screen, and Wi-Fi internet. Other advanced features include a hard drive for digital music.