Toyota IMV 0 and Hilux Revo BEV concepts previewed in Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR: While celebrating its 60th anniversary in the Land of Smiles, Toyota Motor Thailand unveiled two concept vehicles - Hilux Revo BEV and IMV 0. As the name suggests, the former is the brand's new electric model based on the Hilux, while the latter does not seem related to any ongoing truck offer by Toyota.

With a focus on affordability and modularity, the Toyota IMV 0 previews a global production truck that is “over a year away”, confirmed Toyota’s president, Akio Toyoda. 

“I truly believe this is a product that can enhance the quality of life for many people and provide new economic opportunities,” he said. The product is the rigourous efforts of the research & development team which spent several months on the ground to observe the needs and lifestyles of potential owners. Included in the team were designers and engineers from Thailand, Japan, and Australia.

In terms of design, the Toyota IMV 0 concept features a retro-inspired look with squared-out elements and upright sections. Upfront, we can notice a black upper trim enclosing the grille and LED headlights mated to a modern-styled bumper. Among the other key exterior, highlights are handles on the bonnet, modular roof rails, black trimming around the doors, blacked-out windows, and small-diameter alloy wheels.

With the IMV name, it is expected that the vehicle will underpin the improved version of the Innovative IMV (International Multi-purpose Vehicle) ladder-frame platform introduced in 2004. The Hilux, Fortuner, and Innova are based on the same architecture.

Coming to the Hilux Revo concept, it is an all-electric derivative of the Hilux featuring some significant front design changes on the exterior such as a closed-off grille.

There is no information yet available on the Toyota IMV 0 and Hilux Revo BEV powertrains.

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