The Geneva International Motor Show began on March 9th and ran until the 19th. Automakers showed off their new vehicles and new concepts there. What’s the difference between the two? A concept car is more of a “what-if,” like what electric cars will look like in 10 or so years.
Toyota mulled over that question and came up with the i-TRIL, which debuted at the show. It’s designed to show what type of electric vehicles might be on streets in 2030. Its exterior resembles something straight out of science fiction. People can open doors which swing upward to sit in a small pod. While the back wheels are always upright on the ground, much like current vehicles, the front ones are capable of “leaning” 10 degrees so that the vehicle can zip around corners.
The i-TRIL has no pedals. Instead, drivers can use handsets to control the brakes and throttles. The vehicle can also drive itself self-autonomously to get passengers to their destinations, and with a range of 124 miles between electric charges, distance wouldn’t be a problem.
Although many speculate that the i-TRIL won’t actually enter production, it does showcase the types of innovative technology Toyota is working on. Drivers may not see the i-TRIL out on roads in 2030, but other Toyota vehicles incorporating the electric battery, leaning wheel tech or even a pod seating area could be forthcoming.
Toyota is already innovating the auto industry, with hybrids like the Prius, and other vehicles. Check them out at Peruzzi Toyota. With a wide catalog of Toyota cars, you can find the right one for you at an affordable price. Stop in today and find your dream Toyota.
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