Scion iQ Concept

Scion iQ concept which based on the company’s iQ model, has been unveiled at the New York Auto Show. Powered by a 1.3-liter, 5-cylinder engine with VVT-i, Scion iQ concept may outputs 93 hp and 89 lb.-ft. of torque.

Scion iQ concept comes featuring a Five Axis custom stainless exhaust, MetalFXm custom wheels with Yokohama S.drive tires, and also a TEIN Super Street coilover suspension.

Scion iQ concept also comes with some modifications includes custom accented headlights and taillights, Burnt nickel accents, and a Five Axis widebody conversion.

Scion iQ concept’s interior will be included with some equipment list such as a navigation system interface and a 10-inch panel LCD screen.

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Toyota FT EV Concept

Toyota FT EV concept has been unveiled by Toyota at the Detroit Auto Show. Based on the new iQ, Toyota FT EV concept offers seating for four and is aimed at the city dweller that drives around 50 miles between home and workplace.

Toyota FT EV concept will become available in 2012 and previews a Battery-Electric Vehicle. However, the company says that the Toyota FT EV will remain in a concept phase for the moment.

Toyota also announced, alongside the new Toyota FT EV, the company have plans to bring on the market 10 new hybrid models by 2010, the third generation of the Prius, and the Lexus HS250h.

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Mazda Kiyora Concept Car Unveiled

Mazda Kiyora concept car has been unveiled at the Paris Auto Show, after its previous announcement at the beginning of September.

Mazda Kiyora concept is powered by a 1.3-litre direct injection petrol engine, and features a extremely rigid and lightweight carbon-fiber body structure. Mazda Kiyora can achieve a CO2 emissions level of under 90g/km.

Mazda Kiyora concept is also equipped with the Smart Idle Stop System (SISS) and a new 6-speed automatic transmission. As had been claimed by the company when develops this concept car, the Mazda Kiyora had three concepts in mind: cleanliness, health and safety.

Mazda Kiyora also premieres the Liquid-Skin Display IP Concept that uses touch-screen technology with tactile feedback.

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