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Toyota's Shipping-Container-Inspired Reconfigurable Minivan EV Concept
The Kayoibako's windshield might be problematic
This startling-looking EV minivan concept is by Toyota. It's named Kayoibako, in reference to a type of configurable inter-facility shipping container used in Japan. In that spirit, the idea behind the concept is that it's a box "with an 'ultra-expandable' design that allows tailoring to suit different roles [and] can support a diverse range of applications."
There's no word on why the designers opted to occlude the windshield like that. I can't see any advantage.
The company sees the flexible design being configured as a delivery vehicle, a mobile shop, a camper, a tiny shuttle bus, and even a personal vehicle for wheelchair users.
No production plans have been announced.
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The front windshield: It's a Canoo thing.