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Toyota Origin

The Origin is a special concept vehicle made to commemorate Toyota's passing the 100 million unit production milestone. It symbolizes the high level of craftsmanship employed in Toyota luxury sedans. It also celebrates the tradition of passing on engineering skills and technical expertise to new generations of Toyota engineers-a process that lies at the very heart of the company's success.

"The Origin has several features that are especially reminiscent of the first generation Toyota Crown model," explains Tsutomu Shimizu, Chief Engineer in charge of the development of the Origin. The most notable feature of the vehicle's profile is its C-pillar, whose base sits further forward than its top. The rear doors also recall memories of the first Crown. On both sides of the vehicle, the rear doors are hinged at the back rather than at a central pillar. This means the doors open outward from the centre, much like those of a cupboard or display cabinet. The hood, roof, fenders and doors are all uniquely styled for this particular vehicle.

In addition, the designs of the front and rear ends mix the smooth styles of modern and traditional car design, creating a nostalgic elegance. From the front, the chrome front bow-tie grille, circular inner headlamps and rounded fenders create a feeling of luxury and stability. From the rear, the tall, thin, jewel-shaped tail-lights are well-separated, and combine with the wide cabin to produce a dynamic appearance.

Year:	1998	Engine:	n/a
Power:	n/a	Transmission:	n/a
0-60:	n/a	Top speed:	n/a

Related Links

The Toyota website
http://www.toyota.co.uk