By: Driving.com
By: Driving.com
For this same time but the previous year, Toyota revealed the C + pod , a zero emissions kei-car intended for large cities to travel short distances.
Until then this little one was only destined for the public administration or for different Japanese companies.
Now based on its proven results, the C + pod expands its marketing to all the public that seeks to travel in this type of car.
It can be purchased at the points of sale of Toyota in two levels of equipment called X and G with the same mechanics.
In this section it shows an engine with a capacity of 9.2 kW (12, 5 hp) combined with a 9.6 kWh lithium-ion battery. Thanks to this configuration you can travel about 150 kilometers at a maximum speed of 60 km / h.
The aesthetic is simple, with plastic panels to be lighter and thus reduce electricity consumption.
As long as it has a length of 2. 490 millimeters, a width of 1. 290 mm, a height of 1. 550 mm and a distance between 1. 780 mm shafts. Beyond these parameters, the C + pod tries to provide a small cargo space and a capacity of two seats.
On board, we find an intuitive and simple environment consisting of a central display and a series of buttons and commands.
Regarding safety, it includes a pre-collision system for other vehicles and adds a series of devices to preserve pedestrians and cyclists that can cross.
The Toyota C + Pod seeks to become a small and successful vehicle, at least and initially, in the Japanese market.