Appropriately unveiled at a panel discussion held by Make: magazine, the unique utility vehicle is designed around the needs of an “entrepreneurial, urban driver.” It focuses on flexibility and maximum cargo handling, in a compact overall form geared for city use.
The roof covering the rear cargo area can be rolled back, enabling oversize items to be easily hauled, while the tailgate drops down and doubles as a loading ramp. A configurable rail system can also be arranged and rearranged to hold a wide range of items.
“The Toyota U2 concept is the size of a compact car with the functionality of a compact truck and the spaciousness of a cargo van,” the company boasts. “It satisfies other key urban driver priorities including good fuel economy, maneuverability in city environments and easy loading and unloading.”
It is unclear if Toyota has any plans to develop the U2 into a production vehicle, though the company acknowledges the growing popularity of the small SUV segment.
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