Tokyo―TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that it is displaying the ES3(E-S cubic), an extremely fuel-efficient concept car, at the International Frankfurt Motor Show 2001 being held in Germany from Sept. 11 to 23*.
The ES3 is a four-seat, lightweight vehicle that combines many of Toyota's innovative environmental technologies, aimed at achieving low emissions, easy recycling and an ultra-high-fuel efficiency of 2.7L/100km in the EC test cycle.
To achieve optimum fuel economy, Toyota kept the ES3's curb weight down to 700kg by adopting a body made largely of aluminum and resin, and employed an exterior design with outstanding aerodynamic characteristics that allow for a Cd value of 0.23. The powertrain comprises a turbo-charged 1.4-liter direct-injection diesel engine combined with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). An "idling stop" mode, which automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, and regenerative braking technology―both honed through Toyota's development of hybrid vehicles―have been included to achieve higher efficiency.
For cleaner emissions, the ES3 is equipped with the Diesel Particulate-NOx Reduction System (DPNR), a new catalytic converter technology. The car's high recyclability comes from the use of improved Toyota Super Olefin Polymer (TSOP) and biodegradable plastic, among other advanced materials and processes, greatly reducing the amount of substances of environmental concern.
Also on display at Frankfurt is a new Toyota Camry passenger sedan, scheduled to be launched in Europe in November 2001. Along with a new platform, newly designed suspension, a choice of either a V6 3.0-liter or an in-line 2.4-liter engine with Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i), dual-stage Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) front-seat airbags and other features, the new Camry features a "one size larger" interior and is designed to attain world-class levels of driving performance, quiet operation and safety.
*Press days: Sept. 11 and 12; open to the general public from Sept. 13 to 23.
