CS&S Hybrid Powered Sports Car Concept
Published: 1st September 2003
European show debut for new Prius; new Avensis engines; revised RAV4 and Avensis Verso models
Key Points
- World premiere of CS&S (Compact Sports & Speciality) concept car
- 2+2 mid-engined sports car with Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain
- Rear wheels driven by 1.5-litre petrol engine, front wheels by electric motor
- Sporting character matched by eco-friendly performance
- Debut of Toyota Space Touch, providing access to audio, navigation and e-mail systems using holographic projections
- Styling introduces cues for future Toyota European product design
- First European motor show appearance of all-new Toyota Prius
- New flagship 2.4-litre direct injection petrol engine and low emissions 2.0-litre D-CAT diesel for Avensis
- Revised RAV4 with added refinement and safety features
- New-look Avensis Verso with enhanced equipment levels
The Frankfurt Motor Show will be the venue for the world premiere of the Toyota CS&S (Compact Sports & Specialty), a 2+2 open-top sports car which, in terms of size, falls between the current Celica and MR2 models. The car is powered by Toyota’s advanced Hybrid Synergy Drive system, combining a mid-mounted 1.5-litre petrol unit that drives the rear wheels with a powerful electric motor to drive the front wheels.
CS&S proves that hybrid technology is not just eco-friendly, it can also provide a dynamic and highly enjoyable driving experience. Four-wheel drive and excellent acceleration from the electric motor’s high torque underpin the car’s sporting character, while the Hybrid Synergy Drive system delivers benefits in fuel economy and clean running.
