Toyota’s commitment to a comprehensive vision of sustainable mobility is seen at this year’s Geneva Motor Show with the debut of two hybrid concepts that clearly demonstrate the wide range of personal transport solutions which Hybrid Synergy Drive® technology can provide.
Toyota is using the Geneva Motor Show to restate its commitment to finding and implementing solutions that make cars less of an environmental burden. Toyota’s world-leading Hybrid Synergy Drive® technology is at the core of this strategy as it moves along the path towards the ultimate eco-car. In this context, Toyota believes powertrain innovation can contribute to environmental solutions in three ways: by improving fuel efficiency, by making exhaust emissions cleaner and by supporting energy diversification. At the same time, Hybrid Synergy Drive® is becoming an enabler for vehicle concept innovation and allowing Toyota to push forward to new frontiers.
Geneva Motor Show 2007 marks the world premiere of Hybrid X – a concept car that proposes a new design language for hybrid models while also acting as a technology showcase for future hybrid cars. Hybrid X has been created and developed by Toyota’s European styling centre, ED², and is conceived as a four door, four seat concept model which is exceptionally spacious and comfortable. 
In complete contrast, the concept car FT-HS, Future Toyota Hybrid Sports, presents Toyota’s vision of the 21st century sports car. By combining Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive® technology with essential sports cars fundamentals, FT-HS overcomes the dilemma that eco-friendliness must compromise driving pleasure. FT-HS concept is a front-engine, rear-drive sports car with a projected 0-100 km/h acceleration in the four-second range. A powerful V6, 3.5-litre engine is coupled with a next generation, Hybrid Synergy Drive® powertrain with a target power output of approximately 400 horsepower. 
Auris, the new Toyota on display, reveals for the first time in Europe the three-door version of the Auris with an exclusive chrome body colour and fitted with special wheels. Auris has a clear role to play in Toyota’s strategy of driving down vehicle emissions through innovative design and powertrain development. By conceiving the car from inside out, designers at ED2 have created an original and distinctive shape that is ‘short and tall’ by maximising interior space and passenger comfort while also reducing the vehicle footprint and easing congestion at the same time. Neither has the tall design of Auris compromised fuel consumption. Best in class aerodynamics (Cd=0.29) mean less drag while advanced Toyota powertrain technologies reduce fuel consumption with both petrol and diesel engines.
The Toyota Avensis, Toyota’s flagship model in Europe, is upgraded with extra hi-tech premium features and more refinement all packed into a new GPS-grade to offer outstanding quality and value. Features include touch-screen, full map navigation with digital radio, Bluetooth connectivity and an MP3 player connection. New 16 or 17-inch alloy wheels and specific exterior colour are also offered on the GPS-grade. With Avensis, Toyota once again demonstrates its concern for the environment and commitment to reducing harmful emissions. The 2007 Avensis offers a fully competitive, highly fuel efficient diesel engine range including the 2.2-litre D-4D 180 Clean Power, the cleanest diesel engine in its segment, and the new D-4D 125 available with a diesel particulate filter.
