Toyota has just revealed full details of the i-Road concept which will debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show tomorrow.
The concept, a three-wheeler with motorcycle-like maneuverability, is ideally suited for short-distance urban travel and was designed to be a new way to enjoy mobility. It measures 2,350 mm long, 850 mm wide, 1,445 mm tall and rides on a 1,700 mm wheelbase.
According to the Japanese carmaker, the tandem two-seater ultra-compact EV is equipped with a roof and doors so that the cabin is shielded from the weather to ensure comfort and from road noise to allow occupants to enjoy music. It also benefits from a newly developed "Active Lean" system which can automatically control the vehicle's body angle, ensuring stable ride and providing an unprecedented feeling of oneness with the vehicle significantly different from driving a car or motorcycle.
Motivation is provided by two 2 kW motors mounted on the front wheels. This allows the 300 kg i-Road to have a maximum range of around 30 miles (48.2 km) and hit a top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h). The battery can be fully charged from a domestic power supply in three hours.
