Toyota Endo

Beginning of the Endo for Toyota

Toyota is planning to unleash a city car based on the Endo concept, and it has the ForTwo in its sights

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Endo is based on 2005 Frankfurt show model...

23rd October 2006

Disguised examples of the stylish newcomer have already been spotted testing in Japan, but insiders have revealed the production car will closely follow the look of the show model. Its stubby profile and smooth surfaces will give the Endo a futuristic appearance - and help it become a more upmarket alternative to the Aygo.


	Toyota's designers drew inspiration from the Smart and the quirky Endo, but say their car's novel styling eliminates the compromises these two models require

Unusual features include a wrap-around windscreen, vertical tailgate and two-tone bodywork. Toyota's designers drew inspiration from the Smart and the quirky Peugeot 1007 when devising the Endo, but say their car's novel styling eliminates the compromises these two models require. For example, clever wide-opening doors improve access to the cabin without resorting to the heavy and expensive sliding units that mark out the 1007.

And once inside, there will be room for up to four passengers, unlike the two-seat-only ForTwo. However, while the show car had advanced features such as a flat screen dashboard, the roadgoing model is set to follow a more conventional approach in order to keep costs down. The Endo is expected to hit dealers in 2007.

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