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09-17-2009, 02:44 PM
Filed under: Concept Cars (http://www.autoblog.com/category/conceptcars/), Frankfurt Motor Show (http://www.autoblog.com/category/frankfurt-auto-show/), Hybrid (http://www.autoblog.com/category/hybrids/), Hatchback (http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/), Toyota (http://www.autoblog.com/category/toyota/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/toyota-auris-hybrid.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/frankfurt-2009-toyota-auris-hybrid/#2)Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
And now for your viewing pleasure, we bring you these live shots of the Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept (seriously, could Toyota have come up with a longer name?). Technically, the vehicle shown in our image gallery below is listed as a concept car, but every indication is that it's not all that different than what will be rolling out of Burnaston factory in England sometime during the second half of 2010.
We wouldn't necessarily count on the dash-mounted solar panels that feature trays to recharge your electronics - though, how cool would that be? - but the rooftop cells may make it into production to help keep the cabin cool on sunny days as a similar system already is optional on the 2010 Prius. In any case, Toyota's 1.8-liter four cylinder and Hybrid Synergy Drive ought to ensure stellar fuel economy and carbon emissions of below 100 g/km - both important considerations across the pond where gas is especially pricey and taxes are high.
Hit the jump to reread the press release and refresh your memory on all the little concept-appropriate details.
Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Toyota Auris Hybrid (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-toyota-auris-hybrid/low/)
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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/09/toyota-auris-hybrid.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/frankfurt-2009-toyota-auris-hybrid/#2)Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
And now for your viewing pleasure, we bring you these live shots of the Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept (seriously, could Toyota have come up with a longer name?). Technically, the vehicle shown in our image gallery below is listed as a concept car, but every indication is that it's not all that different than what will be rolling out of Burnaston factory in England sometime during the second half of 2010.
We wouldn't necessarily count on the dash-mounted solar panels that feature trays to recharge your electronics - though, how cool would that be? - but the rooftop cells may make it into production to help keep the cabin cool on sunny days as a similar system already is optional on the 2010 Prius. In any case, Toyota's 1.8-liter four cylinder and Hybrid Synergy Drive ought to ensure stellar fuel economy and carbon emissions of below 100 g/km - both important considerations across the pond where gas is especially pricey and taxes are high.
Hit the jump to reread the press release and refresh your memory on all the little concept-appropriate details.
Gallery: Frankfurt 2009: Toyota Auris Hybrid (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/frankfurt-2009-toyota-auris-hybrid/low/)
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