8 Never-Seen-Before Toyota Concepts That Should Have Stayed Hidden
Last but not least is the NYC Concept from 2012, which aimed to explore future transportation trends in big cities. The weird body is the result of the “fence seat” inside—front-seat passengers leaned against a support in a semi-seated/standing position in the same manner they would lean against a wall or a fence. This allowed them to attain nearly the same eye level with pedestrians, while the extremely compact footprint was ideal for navigating busy streets. Luckily, it never got the green light.