Toyota A-BAT Concept -A Swiss army knife Truck.

Toyota_A-BAT_1.jpg The new Toyota A-BAT Concept is no less compact then a fully loaded swiss army knife. It has every needed accessory you could think of; Toyota has already planned & tucked away neatly into the various compartments, nooks & crannies of this eco friendly beast. It has GPS navigation, Wifi, the usual. I actually think we should make a list of what this car doesn't have, like a toaster a bathroom, toilet seat, & a bed. OOPS!! That it has then a microwave a fridge, oops again that it has in the form of a chiller. This car has the ability to transform itself from a truck to a 4x4 & then to a car in a heartbeat then morph into a comfortable bedroom with most amenities you'd need in bed minus the bathroom of course. The A-BAT's unique aerodynamic exterior was crafted by Calty Project Chief Designer Ian Cartabiano and Creative Designer Matt Sperling. They integrated Toyota's design philosophy, "Vibrant Clarity" into the exterior by keeping the design forward-looking, crisp and functional.

"The inspiration behind the exposed structure on the interior was drawn from high-end mountain bike frames," added Daryl Harris, Senior Creative Designer. "We applied lightweight construction materials, such as carbon fiber and aluminum, to the instrument panel, console and seats for increased structural rigidity while reducing mass." The rigid, yet sculptured alloy center console runs between the two front seats and houses a portable power pack. The battery pack offers both AC and DC for a wide variety of applications including powering tools, electrical gear while camping, a laptop computer, small appliances or assisting a vehicle jump start. The four-passenger A-BAT offers numerous seating and storage configurations. In addition to the rear seats folding down with the midgate to extend the cargo bed length, the rear seat cushions can retract beneath the cargo bed to increase rear cab cargo flexibility. A removable storage tray beneath the rear seat offers tie downs and organizing compartments to secure loose cargo. No wonder this has been termed as a compact truck, however id still like to call it the Swiss Army knife truck, the term suits it in both looks as well as its features.

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