丰田在日内瓦车展发布了i-Tril概念车，该车是丰田对未来城市通勤解决方案，无论外观还是内饰都充满了科幻感。i-Tril概念车由丰田在法国尼斯的设计人员开发，内部采用三个座椅，车辆定位明确：这辆先进的单体车主要以年龄30-50岁性格活泼女性车主，有两个孩子，追求充满活力生活方式，生活在中小型城市。”该车外观类似丰田先前发布的i-Road概念车，主要以城市交通而设计的通勤工具。该车保留了Active Lean系统(侧倾控制系统)，在转向时车身可最大倾斜10度，而后部保持稳定，无需驾驶员维持车身平衡。车辆转向半径仅为4米，适合在狭窄路面转向。该车采用电机驱动，但丰田未透露具体功率，只是表示续航里程为200公里。进入车厢，会发现采用独特布局，蝴蝶门结构让新车车门获得更大的开启面积，方便乘客进入后座。造型独特的方向盘上整合一块液晶屏式仪表盘。由于i-TRIL概念车没有配备踏板，所以驾驶员腿部空间可以得到最大限度的舒展。中间的抬头显示器替代了传统的仪表板，该车还可以自动驾驶。座椅布局类似迈凯轮F1赛车，驾驶员位于中间，后排是两个座椅。据丰田介绍，这样的布局可以最大限度提升腿部空间并增加乘客上下车便利性。
Toyota i-Tril Concept imagines chic look for urban transport in Geneva
The Toyota i-Tril Concept rolls into the Geneva Motor Show as a vision for getting around the city of the future – specifically in 2030. The company’s designers at the studio in Nice, France, have a very specific demographic in mind for this three-seater, too: “a sophisticated, single, 30-50 year old active female with two children and a vibrant lifestyle” who lives in a small- to medium-sized town.
The i-Tril evolves the look of the previous i-Road concept by taking the idea of a city-focused driving pod and adding more cabin space. The new model retains the Active Lean system and can tilt up to 10 degrees into corners while the rear axle stays planted to the road. The tech creates an engaging driving experience by being more like a motorcycle and allows for a tight, 13-foot turning circle. The i-Tril gets around using an electric motor, but Toyota doesn’t disclose how powerful it is. The company claims the powertrain offers a range of over 124 miles (200 kilometers), though.
Once occupants step through the butterfly doors, the driver finds a unique cockpit layout. Rather than traditional pedals, the person in front grips things akin to video game controllers. These allow for making braking, steering, and acceleration adjustments. A central head-up display replaces the usual instrument panel. The i-Tril can also pilot itself autonomously.
The seating configuration is somewhat like the classic McLaren F1 by having the driver in the middle and allowing for two passengers further back. According to Toyota, this layout maximizes the legroom and outward visibility for all occupants.