Toyota's Next Hybrid in 2008?
by Collin Dunn, Corvallis, OR, USA 
on 02.15.06
Toyota is creating some buzz with the news that it is developing a hybrid based on 2003's CS&S concept. Designed to replace the Celica in its current line-up, the car will seat four and be a mid-engined, all-wheel-drive sportster. It will be powered by the next-generation Toyota hybrid powerplant, similar to the Toyota Yaris T-Sport, using a 105bhp petrol engine. According to reports, there'll be a two electric motors, one for each pair of wheels, that'll kick in during urban excursions, and when extra power is called for. A folding metal roof is also supposedly in the works, which would be a first in a mid-engined car. We'll have to wait for all of these goodies, though; it isn't likely to appear until 2008. We'll keep our collective ear to the ground. CS&S concept via ::Jalopnik
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This looks like the perfect choice for a commuter, fun, lightweight, fuel efficent and if you live in the snow belt those 2 electric motors give you all wheel traction. Sign me up.
It says it is a 2+2 seater, but I am curious where the back "+2" seats are. In the boot?
YES! .. sweet.. ask and ye shall recieve I guess
" the car will seat four and be a mid-engined, all-wheel-drive sportster."
Impossible to do this with current crash safety standards in the US. Unless of course the engine is sitting between the two rear passengers.
Add in the folding metal roof and you have a bona-fide fantasy vehicle
The back 2 seats will be at the back :p
JK, they will be shown if you slide back those two mountaint shape covers at the back of the front seats. If you google, you'll know what I mean. This car has also real pictures of a motor show. In there you'll understand more what I am talking about