Nother CarGuy

Toyota is taking to the New York Auto Show with one of its most intriguing vehicles in recent memory, the FT-4X Concept. Although the vehicle won’t reach the production line and has been created simply to explore new ideas, it is fully functional and aims to attract the interest of millennials. Underpinning the FT-4X is the carmaker’s TNGA platform, already in use with the 2018 Camry and CH-R crossover. The FT-4X is also very similar in size to the CH-R, measuring 167.3 inches longer, 71.7 inches wide and stands at 63.9 inches tall. As there is no intent on building the FT-4X, Toyota simply says that it could employ a compact four-cylinder engine coupled with a continuously variable transmission but has installed the concept with all-wheel drive and a low-range transfer case. The concept came to life at Toyota’s Calty design facility in California and has rather retro and boxy styling. Toyota itself mentions that it has “a charming ubiquitous tactility of grips, handles, and c...

Toyota will debut a new concept vehicle named the FT-4X at the 2017 New York Auto Show, on April 12. Even though we first heard about the FT-4X back in October last year when Toyota trademarked the name in the States, the study is shrouded in mystery, and the official teaser image isn’t helping either. However, if we were to look at a previous report, the trademark filling for the FT-4X name could mean that we're looking at a possible successor to the funky FJ Cruiser that ended production last year. An FJ Cruiser replacement could challenge the likes of the next generation Jeep Wrangler and the upcoming Ford Bronco, with a rugged design and increased ground clearance. And if you don't believe that the FT-4X has a good chance of hitting the assembly lines, then we'll remind you that Toyota has a history of producing concept cars wearing the FT (Future Toyota) designation. Moreover, in this case, the '4X' could stand for four-wheel drive, backing up the fa...