Toyota has released a teaser image of a new concept vehicle known as the ‘RND Concept’ and it is set to be launched in the UK on the 26th January.
Details on the car are scarce but here is what Toyota has shared so far…
“Toyota is breaking with motor industry convention by revealing a new product outside the familiar surroundings of an international motor show. Instead its new RND Concept will make its world debut in the UK on 26th January, ready for fast-track development that should see it changing the face of motoring within weeks.
The first image released today hints at how the concept’s design marks a radical shift in direction for Toyota, taking the “fun-to-drive” qualities of its cars to a higher level. Although presented as a concept, Toyota acknowledges the RND will be unveiled in its production-ready form.
Manufacturing and product supply have been secured and on-the-road pricing has been fixed at a level that will make the RND Concept accessible to the widest possible market.
Toyota is confident, too, that the RND Concept’s impact will go far beyond its own model range, having the potential to transform the look of every vehicle on the road.
President of Toyota GB, Matt Harrison, said: “Full details of the RND Concept will be announced next week, but ahead of the official unveiling I can say that this is something we are proud of and that will make a valuable contribution to the world we live in.”
It’s difficult to make a guess at what exactly this car could be just from the image and information supplied so far.
I find it interesting however that Toyota have decided not unveil it at a large international motor show and even though it’s described as a concept car, Toyota has already made a production ready vehicle and secured manufacturers- which would suggest that it will be put into production.
Could this be Toyota following on from the GT86 with the addition of a new Celica or MR2?
I really hope so but I guess we’ll just have to wait until Monday before we find out!