Toyota A-BAT was first introduced at the exhibition of the North American International Auto Show, Detroit, in 2008 by Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc.Pick-ups that incorporate environmentally friendly technology, space relief, this style is versatile and finally present in Indonesia International Moror Show 2011.
A-BAT Concept developed the TMS Advanced Product Strategy and Calty, Toyota's research and design centers in North America based in Newport Beach, California.
They try to make a vehicle suitable for groups of buyers who have a unique combination of life activities and vehicle needs, but is not yet available in the automotive market. The team created a new genre of compact vehicle with a fuel consumption of economical, versatile, agile maneuvering, his style unique and powerful for an active lifestyle.
A-BAT uses unibody construction platform to generate such control sedan while meandering in the city of density of traffic and crowded parking lots. Plus a smooth ride quality on the highway. Light weight plus Toyota's hybrid technology, Hybrid Synergy Drive to make fuel consumption is very friendly bags. In addition, the upper instrument panel coated solar cell nodes to capture sunlight and convert it into energy. This environmentally friendly pickup positioned below the Toyota Tacoma. A-BAT integrates truckdengan sedan features to produce a modern and efficient package. Power source comes from the four-cylinder gasoline engine and electric motors, better known as the Toyota Hybrid Synergy DriveÂ.
A-BAT is not greater than the Toyota Hilux with a 1.2 meter long cargo tanks. If the cargo door opened, the additional space available along the ± 0.5 meters.
Pick-ups this modern can accommodate four passengers at a time, have a variety of seat configurations and storage. Dilengapi also a navigation system with 7 inch screen, and Wi-Fi internet. Other advanced features include a hard drive for digital music.
