Toyota | Cool Material https://coolmaterial.com Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:49:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://coolmaterial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-CM-favicon-large-2-32x32.jpg Toyota | Cool Material https://coolmaterial.com 32 32 2024 Toyota Crown RS Landscape SUV https://coolmaterial.com/lifestyle/transportation/2024-toyota-crown-rs-landscape-suv/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:49:03 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=308368 Toyota’s iconic Crown is making a long-awaited comeback to North America after a hiatus of more than half a century. But this isn’t your typical sedan—it’s a sleek crossover boasting luxury akin to Lexus. The latest iteration of the Crown, dubbed the RS Landscape, is tailored for adventure seekers with a subtle lift that gives […]

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]]> The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime Ups the Efficiency and Removes the Embarrassment https://coolmaterial.com/feature/the-2024-toyota-prius-prime-ups-the-efficiency-and-removes-the-embarrassment/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:45:24 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=288301 When it was first introduced in 2000, the Prius wasn’t exactly a hit. But over the course of its first four generations, it became the best-selling hybrid passenger vehicle in history. Toyota has sold over five million of them globally, a shocking figure for what used to be a niche vehicle. The downside was the […]

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]]> Toyota Land Cruiser Se All-Electric Concept https://coolmaterial.com/misc/toyota-land-cruiser-se-all-electric-concept/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:09:02 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=286821 Toyota is making waves with a bold glimpse into the future of their iconic Land Cruiser. Unveiled as an electric concept at the Japan Mobility Show, the Land Cruiser Se showcases Toyota’s shift towards electrification. While its battery-powered essence isn’t the headline grabber, it’s the stylish departure from the 250-series Land Cruiser that turns heads. […]

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]]> Toyota Unveils New Compact Electric Pickup Truck https://coolmaterial.com/misc/toyota-unveils-new-compact-electric-pickup-truck/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:23:16 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=286876 Toyota’s EPU is shaking up the electric pickup truck scene with a fresh take on what an urban-friendly electric truck could be. Smaller and more practical than the hulking giants from Ford, Rivian, and GMC, this concept truck introduces a new perspective to the market. While it’s not yet confirmed for production, there’s a glimmer […]

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]]> The Toyota Kayoibako Is a Customizable Electric Microvan Concept https://coolmaterial.com/misc/the-toyota-kayoibako-is-a-customizable-electric-microvan-concept/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:07:04 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=286570 Toyota’s Kayoibako concept is a game-changer in the world of EVs. This sleek, boxy van is set to redefine versatility, setting a new standard for automotive adaptability. Its exterior, with sharp lines and an intricate LED lighting system, stands out as a more stylish take on traditional Japanese microvans. But where it truly shines is […]

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]]> Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser Concept https://coolmaterial.com/misc/toyota-baby-lunar-cruiser-concept/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:23:52 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=286154 Toyota’s latest creation, the Baby Lunar Cruiser (BLC), is a bold and imaginative celebration of innovation. Unveiled to mark the 50th anniversary of Calty Design Research, Toyota’s American design hub, the BLC draws inspiration from the iconic Land Cruiser, specifically the FJ40. Its distinctive design pays homage to the rugged charm of the FJ40 while […]

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]]> 2024 Toyota Tacoma https://coolmaterial.com/misc/2024-toyota-tacoma/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:10:13 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=280989 If you’ve been waiting for what seems like forever for the new Toyota Tacoma to arrive, it’s almost here. Toyota just unveiled it, and there’s a lot to love. First of all, there’s a new hybrid engine available. It’s a turbo 2.4-liter four-cylinder mated to a 48-hp electric motor that’s powered by a 1.87-kWh battery. […]

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]]> 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Camper https://coolmaterial.com/misc/2021-toyota-land-cruiser-camper/ Thu, 11 May 2023 14:09:22 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=279693 Overlanding isn’t for everyone, but this 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Camper would be one of the best vehicles for the task. This one has been modified by Maltec Leichbautechnologie in Germany using a Heritage Edition as the base vehicle and then adding a custom carbon-fiber rear cabin. There’s a pop-out roof, electric water heater, cabin […]

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]]> Toyota and Suzuki May Build the Successor to the MR2 https://coolmaterial.com/misc/toyota-and-suzuki-may-build-the-successor-to-the-mr2/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:26:47 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=276561 There’s a rumor circling around that Toyota and Suzuki may work together to bring a small sports car to market, and it could be the long-awaited successor to the Toyota MR2 that hasn’t been around since 2007. The sports car will reportedly be powered by a small but potent Suzuki-made 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine with […]

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]]> Toyota Electric and Hydrogen AE86 Concepts https://coolmaterial.com/misc/toyota-electric-and-hydrogen-ae86-concepts/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:22:15 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=274983 Toyota’s creations for the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon were, again, a surprise. This time, everything else was upstaged by two specially-modified eco-friendly ’80s AE86 creations named the AE86 H2 Concept and the AE86 BEV Concept. The H2 Concept gets a modified inline-four engine that runs on liquid hydrogen mated to a hydrogen fuel cell that […]

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]]> FJ Company 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43 https://coolmaterial.com/misc/fj-company-1982-toyota-land-cruiser-fj43/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:10:30 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=271675 This 1982 Land Cruiser FJ43 looks just about perfect with its Grayish Olive paint and red leather interior. The off-roader benefits from front and rear electronic locking differentials, 16-inch Evo Corse Dakar wheels, and King shock absorbers. Features such as a front Warn winch, full-sized spare, and gas provide more off-roading prowess, while the interior […]

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]]> Hakosan Designs Toyota Supra A70 Restomod https://coolmaterial.com/misc/hakosan-designs-toyota-supra-a70-restomod/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:04:54 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=270483 Don’t crack open your wallet just yet. This stunning restomod is purely digital. Created by graphic designer Hakosan Designs, the Toyota Supra A70 gets a modernized front end that loses the original’s flip-up headlights and also adds quad red LED fog lights, a revised hood, huge wheel arches and flared body panels that give it […]

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]]> Flex Renoca Toyota Land Cruiser 106 https://coolmaterial.com/lifestyle/grill/flex-renoca-toyota-land-cruiser-106/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:06:21 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=265819 Japan’s Flex Inc. takes late-model Toyotas and makes them look like vintage versions. The Land Cruiser ‘106’ is its best example. It takes the 100 Series from the late ’90s and infuses it with 60 Series (’80s) styling cues. The line of modified vehicles is known as “Renoca”, a combo of “renovation” and “car”. The […]

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]]> Retro Toyota Land Cruisers Are Hitting the US Market https://coolmaterial.com/misc/flex-dealership-retro-toyota-land-cruisers/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:14:10 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=264172 San Diego is set to get the first Flex Dealership in the U.S. this month. If you’re one of the uninitiated that doesn’t know what Flex is, get ready for your latest obsession. These Tokyo-based dealerships reconstruct Toyota Land Cruisers and turn them into tricked-out, vintage-style restomods. With a bespoke service that’s centered on harkening […]

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]]> 2023 Toyota 4Runner 40th Anniversary Edition https://coolmaterial.com/lifestyle/transportation/2023-toyota-4runner-40th-anniversary-edition/ Thu, 26 May 2022 14:39:52 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=262854 The venerable 4Runner is one of the most capable body-on-frame SUVs left on the planet. It’s also as old as the hills in its current and 5th generation, marking twelve years without a redesign. So, instead of going forward, the brand is going backward by making a retro-licious version to celebrate the model’s 40th anniversary. […]

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]]> 2023 Toyota GR Corolla https://coolmaterial.com/misc/2023-toyota-gr-corolla/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:08:14 +0000 https://coolmaterial24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=260232 Just try to find a high-performance, semi-affordable, manual transmission, all-wheel drive vehicle and you’re left with two choices: the 2022 VW Golf R or the 2022 Subaru WRX. It’s a dying breed. Out of the wild blue yonder comes the new 2023 Toyota GR Corolla, a larger and more potent iteration of the raucous rally-bred […]

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