Good things sometimes do come in small packages, and this little concept, which was also one of the most impressive items at the 2015 LA Auto Show, is proof of that.
Toyota is trying to reinvent itself and shake the “reliable but boring” image. It is therefore entering new segments that attract young buyers looking for sporty vehicles.
The GT86 was part of that change in philosophy. Next in line is a compact crossover, a class in which the Japanese giant is conspicuously absent so far. It will be entering soon, though, with the C-HR that’s already been displayed on international auto shows twice.
Just like the GT86, which is sold as the Scion FR-S in the US, the upcoming model that will be sold as a Toyota in the rest of the world will be wearing the sub-brand’s logo when it comes Stateside.
Based on the new Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), the high-riding crossover with the dramatically swooping roofline and looks like a coupe but is actually a five-door.
Expect the production car, which may debut as early as the Geneva Auto Show in March, to be toned down, especially at the rear. Even so, if they don’t completely botch the operation, it will be quite a looker.
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