Toyota goes concept heavy at 2024 SEMA show

• Toyota introduced virtually a dozen ideas to 2024 SEMA present
• Ideas based mostly on varied SUV, pickup truck, and sports activities automotive fashions
• Toyota teased introduction of Modellista components in U.S.

Toyota pulled out all of the stops for its 2024 SEMA showcase, with the automaker turning as much as the Las Vegas present’s opening day on Tuesday with virtually a dozen ideas catering to sports activities automotive and truck followers.

Not one of the ideas have been confirmed for manufacturing by the automaker. As a substitute, the principle objective is to focus on the personalization prospects for a few of Toyota’s hottest fashions, significantly with components already accessible through Toyota’s personal channels, equivalent to TRD within the U.S. and Gazoo Racing and Modellista in different components of the globe.

Among the many ideas already revealed are the open-top 4Runner TRD Surf and Land Cruiser ROX ideas, plus the Tacoma TRD ProRunner Race desert racer and GR86 Rally Legacy sports activities automotive.

Different highlights on Toyota’s stand embody the Suprabird Tribute, an idea constructed to honor the profession of NASCAR legend Richard Petty. Because the title suggests, the automotive merges the design of Petty’s well-known 1969 Superbird with the fashionable GR Supra. Quite than merely counting on a wrap, the idea was painted in Petty’s signature blue colour and options hand-painted examples of his 43 racing quantity. Based on Toyota, the concept was conceived by former “Prime Gear USA” host Rutledge Wooden, who’s at the moment a Toyota model ambassador and shut pal of Petty’s son, Kyle.

Wooden additionally teamed up with Toyota to show a 1994 Toyota Pickup right into a drift machine. Whereas it actually stands out with its pink paint job, there’s additionally no lacking the brand new fiberglass fenders and mattress sides which give the impression that the venture initially began as an off-road Baja basher. Toyota is gentle on what different modifications had been made, however mentioned the truck incorporates a revamped mattress, and a relocated radiator for optimum weight distribution.

For RAV-4 followers, Toyota introduced the RAV-X idea, a car that turns the common-or-garden compact crossover into one thing that appears prefer it was meant to compete within the Dakar Rally. The idea options the RAV-4’s accessible 302-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain however with a ram air consumption to assist enhance efficiency. It additionally options long-travel suspension with bespoke parts that elevated the journey top by two inches and the monitor width by 6.3 seconds. Solid aluminum entrance decrease management arms and cast aluminum rear higher helps had been additionally added to make sure the car can deal with tough terrain at velocity.

Toyota RAV-X idea

Toyota additionally introduced the Modellista Overland Imaginative and prescient idea, a Land Cruiser with physique enhancements designed by physique package specialist Modellista. Toyota mentioned the idea hints at the potential for introducing Modellista merchandise within the U.S. through Toyota and Lexus’ Related Equipment Merchandise division.

A remaining idea price mentioning is the Final Tailgate Tundra, an idea constructed to focus on Toyota’s relationship with the NFL as the game’s Official Automotive Accomplice. This truck incorporates a customized staging shell with 5 55-inch weatherproof out of doors screens, in addition to a customized audio system based mostly on the JBL Membership Marine Sequence. It additionally packs an on-board satellite tv for pc Wi-Fi system and energy generator.

Toyota Final Tailgate Tundra idea

Toyota additionally showcased on the SEMA present a cast aluminum higher management arm package from TRD, which is designed to suit 2003-2024 4Runners and 2007-2014 FJ Cruisers. The automaker didn’t say when the package will likely be accessible.