First look: Toyota Fine-X plots path to the future

ON the subject of alternative fuel concepts, Toyota delivered two interesting new vehicles at Tokyo – the Fine-X fuel-cell vehicle and the Estima (Tarago) all-wheel drive hybrid.

The four-seater Fine-X uses two large gullwing doors for easy access as well as a new four-wheel steering system that allows each wheel to be turned inwards to a maximum angle of 77 degrees, enabling the car to turn almost on its own radius.

The car's "welcome seats" move in and out of the vehicle to assist access.

The Estima is equipped with Toyota’s latest, and highly efficient, hybrid system with an exhaust heat recovery system that pursues lower CO2 and other emissions.