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TOYOTA has chosen the New York International Auto Show to debut a radical FX-4X concept that borrows retro reflections of the FJ Cruiser, wrapped up in a boxy Tonka toy package that could steal attention from the Jeep Renegade – if it makes it into production form.
At this stage however, it appears there is no express ticket from show floor to showroom, with the FT-4X confined to design studies and customer evaluation at this stage.
According to Kelley Blue Book, the concept is smaller than the large FJ Cruiser that was discontinued in Australia last year and uses the same platform as the recently launched CH-R, which would likely slot the concept into the compact or small segments.
The only official word from the Japanese car maker at this stage is a tantalising release that chalks the world debut for 9:10am in the United States, accompanied by the headline: ‘Four Wheeling. Scene Stealing’.
In typical knobbly-tyred, pumped-arch fashion, the Toyota is aimed at youthful outdoorsy types or at least those who aspire to be, and packs a number of features to appeal to those who fantasise about hitting unbeaten trails on the weekend.
The car maker teamed up with apparel and outdoor lifestyle brand The North Face for added wilderness appeal and resulted in a branded sleeping bag, which shares the same camo pattern as the upholstery and doubles as an arm rest between the two front seats.
