The Toyota i-Road is a cross between a Renault Twizy (which came before, so we’ll consider it the precursor) and any three-wheeler vehicle you’ve seen with a two-wheel up front and one at the back type layout.
It’s a pretty cool piece of kit, and obviously the leaning function is by far its main party piece. It not only looks cool and a bit like a motorcycle, but the function does have an actual purpose of shifting the mass and center of gravity through corners to ensure stability and maintain the line.
By the looks of it, it steers via the rear wheel which is very handy in town, and according to the CNET reviewer, it feels natural and enjoyable for the driver. If you overcook a corner, electronics will kick in to keep you in check, and you’ll be made aware of this by a vibration function in the steering wheel.
Currently, the i-Road is being tested at locations around the world – Toyota is currently pondering whether it would be worth it to bring it over to the US.