Every generation views the style and function of cars differently. The uBox is the latest concept car from Toyota manufactured for Generation Z, or those born after 1995. Keep reading for more information about this intriguing vehicle.
Two-Year Collaboration
The Toyota uBox is a concept car that’s the result of a two-year collaboration between graduate students at Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research and Toyota Motor North America. The students worked with Toyota on everything from the initial design process, to engineering, to market research, and building.
Boxy Body
The boxy body of the uBox looks like nothing currently on the road. While it’s called a utility vehicle, it looks more like a van. Instead of the smooth, aerodynamic lines we’re used to, there are a lot of sharp angles and hard edges. On top, the curved glass roof is held up with an industry-first aluminum bonded with composite carbon fiber rails.
Versatile Interior
Inside the uBox, the removable seats are on sliding rails to allow for easy and quick reconfiguration for a variety of activities. The vehicle owner can customize all the door trim, dashboard display, and vents. There are also numerous 110-volt sockets located throughout the interior and exterior of the uBox to power everything from electronics to power tools.
The Toyota uBox shows what the next generation thinks our vehicles will look like. From a unique exterior to a flexible interior, this concept car gives us an exciting idea about where our vehicles are going.
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