Toyota may be considering a Prius hybrid pickup truck to add to a new line-up of vehicles.
Toyota has been planning a slew of Prius models for the next several years, including a "MPV" (the foreign equivalent of a minivan), a sporty coupe and now, possibly, a pickup truck. The Japanese auto maker hopes to combine their most aerodynamic vehicle with one of history's less than speedy rides, in order to create a truck that is great on gas, cuts through the wind, and can deliver a large payload.
Speculation across the internet began just prior to the 2011 Detroit Auto Show / North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Toyota is considering bringing back the "A-BAT" hybrid pickup concept. This vehicle was originally revealed three years ago, also at the Detroit Auto Show.
The "Advanced Breakthrough Aero Truck" concept explored the possibilities of making a pickup more efficient, along with the addition of a hybrid drivetrain, unibody construction and compact shape. Fuel efficient versions of Toyota's Tacoma and Tundra pickups are available, but none which will receive the miles per gallon a Prius truck can.
If built, the A-BAT could join the Prius five-door and the new MPV variant - as well as a potential production version of the Prius C concept just unveiled at Cobo Hall - in the rapidly expanding Prius line-up.
Get more info at DCH Toyota of Torrance - 2955 Pacific Coast Highway - Torrance, CA 90505.
Toyota has been planning a slew of Prius models for the next several years, including a "MPV" (the foreign equivalent of a minivan), a sporty coupe and now, possibly, a pickup truck. The Japanese auto maker hopes to combine their most aerodynamic vehicle with one of history's less than speedy rides, in order to create a truck that is great on gas, cuts through the wind, and can deliver a large payload.
Speculation across the internet began just prior to the 2011 Detroit Auto Show / North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Toyota is considering bringing back the "A-BAT" hybrid pickup concept. This vehicle was originally revealed three years ago, also at the Detroit Auto Show.
The "Advanced Breakthrough Aero Truck" concept explored the possibilities of making a pickup more efficient, along with the addition of a hybrid drivetrain, unibody construction and compact shape. Fuel efficient versions of Toyota's Tacoma and Tundra pickups are available, but none which will receive the miles per gallon a Prius truck can.
If built, the A-BAT could join the Prius five-door and the new MPV variant - as well as a potential production version of the Prius C concept just unveiled at Cobo Hall - in the rapidly expanding Prius line-up.
Get more info at DCH Toyota of Torrance - 2955 Pacific Coast Highway - Torrance, CA 90505.
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