the idea is that the truck ships out as a set of assemble-yourself components in a crate and the buyer puts the end product together after arrival, presumably using included assembly instructions and normal garage tools
at the show, Toyota showed images of a few example configurations at its press conference, including a produce delivery truck and logging truck. Beyond those, the open-ended nature of the IMV Origin concept could spur a large customization ecosystem for the African markets in which it would theoretically be sold.
Great idea.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a modern Lohr Fardier
ReplyDeleteProbably got inspiration from the M274 Military Mule
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could be, the first thing I thought of was a utility truck I posted years ago, flat like this, with the 1960s cab cut in half. Darned if I can recall how I posted it to bring it up with a search so I can get the link though. The next thing I thought of was this flat thing at CES 2023 https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2023/01/interesting-basis-for-cargo.html
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