The vehicle, presented in Europe for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show, offers excel-lent environmental performance, producing no CO2 or “substances of concern” (SoC) when driven. It also convenient to use, having a gen-erous cruising range and a modest hydrogen refuelling time of around three minutes.

The cabin section of the body has a diamond shape that increases in width from the front to the centre, before narrowing towards the rear. This maximises space for the second row seats and allows for an aerodynamically efficient de-sign.

The flexible cabin layout is a direct benefit of using electric power: by equipping the car with in-wheel motors rather than fitting a single motor under the hood, the wheels can be po-sitioned at the very corners of the vehicle. An underbody cover helps achieve a high level of stability and quietness levels that are appro-priate for a premium saloon.

The TOYOTA FINE-Comfort Ride embraces the idea of future mobility being more than sim-ply “a ride,” but something that can give people additional value, while moving them in a highly comfortable environment. The car is equipped with a digital assistant function and a touch display, conveniently arranged around the driver and the passenger seats so that everyone on board has easy access to information. The seats themselves have flexible adjustment to suit dif-ferent personal postures. The seating can be arranged so that TOYOTA FINE-Comfort Ride can be used as an individual space, or a place more people can use for mobility and communica-tions.

The car runs quietly and smoothly and makes full use of the high electricity generating capac-ity of its hydrogen fuel. The interior has a full range of equipment and the car can achieve of a cruising range of around 1,000 km (Japan JC08 test cycle).

It is a six-seater vehicle, measuring 4,830 mm long, 1,950 mm wide and 1,650 mm high, with a 3,450 mm wheelbase.

Exterior

• Adopts a diamond-shaped cabin that narrows towards the rear, while being wider in all dimensions from the front to the center of the vehicle, maximizing the space of the second row seats and aerodynamic performance.
• Utilizes a flexible layout unique to electric-powered vehicles, adopts an in-wheel motor, positions the wheels at the very corners of the vehicle, and utilizes a body underside cover, thereby achieving high running stability and quietness suited to a premium saloon.

Interior

• In adopting the concept of “wearing comfort (being wrapped in comfort),” the vehicle embodies future mobility that provides additional value other than movement to the passengers and is not simply just a "ride."
• The Agent function and the touch display are arranged around the driver and passenger seats. The seats allow for flexible adjustment according to posture, and the displays allow the driver and passengers to freely access information. The seat layout can be flexibly adjusted, so Fine-Comfort Ride can be used as individual space or as a communication space for individuals.

The joy of fuel cells

• The Fine-Comfort Ride boasts quietness and smooth running and also makes full use of the large amount of electricity provided by hydrogen as its energy source. The interior features a full range of equipment, and the car can achieve a cruising range of approximately 1,000 km (JC08 test cycle).

Main specifications

Toyota is expected to display the Fine-Comfort Ride at Tokyo Big Sight during the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017. The theme for this year’s show, which runs for 12 days from October 25 to November 5*, is “Beyond the Motor.”

*The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 is to be held at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo's waterfront area from October 25 through November 5, with press days on October 25 and 26, a special-invitation day on October 26, a preview day on October 27 and general-public days from October 28 to November 5.

To access the exclusive site for Tokyo Motor Show 2017, please visit

http://newsroom.toyota.co.jp/en/tms2017/