2011 Geneva Motor Show: Three World Premieres For Toyota

We already know that Toyota will be unveiling an updated version of its FT-86 rear-wheel drive sports car concept at next month’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the aptly named FT-86 II, which we saw a teaser of last month, but now the Japanese auto giant has confirmed several other world premieres.

We can also reveal that the upcoming show will be graced by the
appearance of a new electric car based on the Toyota iQ, as well as a
concept car previewing a hybrid version of the next-generation of
Toyota’s popular compact car. Finally, Toyota will also debut the
European version of the more versatile Prius V, the new seven-seat Prius+.

The iQ electric car is a prototype featuring a newly designed flat
lithium-ion battery pack and is good for up to 65 miles on a single
charge. It will undergo testing on European roads this year, with a
potential introduction to that market through a leasing program in 2012.

Toyota has already announced its plans to bring the car to market in the U.S. as a Scion and is also investigating its viability in other regions.

As for the Yaris HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive), the new concept will
preview the look of Toyota’s next-generation Yaris and also introduce
several hybrid-specific styling cues. Additionally, the concept also
confirms Toyota’s intention to bring full hybrid technology to the
compact segment.

The 2011 Geneva Motor Show kicks off on March 1. Follow our complete coverage of the event by clicking here.

This story originally appeared at Motor Authority