9)Toyota FT-CH
Here’s what a scaled-down Prius might look like. Such an addition to the Toyota lineup would fall under the "Hybrids-Purely Hybrids" category. The manufacturer claims that hybrid car buyers look to stand out and make a statement with their rides, hence the need for a stand-out car. Penned by Toyota’s French design studio, the FT-CH is both shorter and wider than a Yaris. As for power, the engine bay remains empty… for now.
Will it go into production? Toyota executives say no, but should we believe them?
10)Volkswagen NCC
Volkswagen is quickly becoming a master in the fine art of mouth-watering car design. With the NCC ("New Compact Coupe"), the Wolfsburg-based automaker gives a small preview of the future Jetta and points to the possible addition of a two-door model. In keeping with the theme of this year’s NAIAS, the NCC relies on a thrifty hybrid powertrain which combines a tiny but spirited 4-cylinder (both supercharged and turbocharged) with a battery-fed electric motor. Total output is rated at 177 horsepower, enough to reach 100 km/h in just a tad over 8 seconds.
Will it go into production? Not likely, but let’s hope so!
photo:Luc Gagné
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Here’s what a scaled-down Prius might look like. Such an addition to the Toyota lineup would fall under the "Hybrids-Purely Hybrids" category. The manufacturer claims that hybrid car buyers look to stand out and make a statement with their rides, hence the need for a stand-out car. Penned by Toyota’s French design studio, the FT-CH is both shorter and wider than a Yaris. As for power, the engine bay remains empty… for now.
Will it go into production? Toyota executives say no, but should we believe them?
10)Volkswagen NCC
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Volkswagen is quickly becoming a master in the fine art of mouth-watering car design. With the NCC ("New Compact Coupe"), the Wolfsburg-based automaker gives a small preview of the future Jetta and points to the possible addition of a two-door model. In keeping with the theme of this year’s NAIAS, the NCC relies on a thrifty hybrid powertrain which combines a tiny but spirited 4-cylinder (both supercharged and turbocharged) with a battery-fed electric motor. Total output is rated at 177 horsepower, enough to reach 100 km/h in just a tad over 8 seconds.
Will it go into production? Not likely, but let’s hope so!
photo:Luc Gagné