Toyota 1/X Concept: A Baby Prius
- Looks like: A goth little brother of the Prius
- Defining characteristics: Lots of glass to let the sunshine in
- Ridiculous features: Talk about a concept — they didn’t even finish half of it
- Chance of being mass-produced: If this mini-Prius with twice the mileage hits the streets, it could be a huge seller
The Toyota 1/X concept is pronounced “one-Xth,” in case you were wondering. We weren’t, and explaining that the fractional name is meant to highlight the concept’s low weight is a bit tedious, but here we go. The 1/X is a hybrid, of course, and despite being smaller and lighter than a Prius it has the same amount of interior room.
The 1/X is a whopping 924 pounds lighter than a Prius, which would help explain how it gets twice that hybrid’s mileage. Don’t get too excited, though, this is a concept through and through. Heck, the images aren’t even of a whole car, just a cut-out to show where all the parts fit. The power plant is in the back and powers the rear wheels. The concept is also made of carbon fiber, which is lightweight but extremely expensive. We see the 1/X as a great thought, but probably one that’s a long way from reality. More photos below.
