What we know about Toyota's new concept - Times of India

Japanese automaker Toyota recently announced that it will pull the curtains off of its FT-4X concept on April 12 during the New York International Auto Show.

World's best converge for New York International Auto Show: Cars to watch out for

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The New York Auto Show begins from April 14 (2017) and promises to showcase some of the world's best cars. Read on to find out some of the highlights expected.

Dodge Demon

Dodge Demon has been massively promoted by the company ahead of New York International Auto Show. The Demon is a production car set up for drag racing. It is expected to allow customisable kits which include a proision to replace the conventional tyres with skinny ones for drag-racing purposes. It is expected that the Demon will be powered by a supercharged and intercooled Hemi V-8 and is expected to have more than 707 hp of power - some say upwards of 900 hp. Base price is expected to hover around $80,000-mark.

Nissan GTR

Nissan 2017 GT-R Track Edition will be showcased and it is easy to see why this car is most likely to win any racing contest. Featuring a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine, the car has a max power of 565 hp and 633 Nm of torque.

Nissan GTR interiros

On the inside, the special edition GT-R is a looker and these would be made to order. Prices are expected to start from $127,990.

Honda Civic Type R

The Honda Civic Type R will make its North America debut in New York. Showcased previously at the Geneva Motor Show, the car features a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, massive changes in body and chasis and special tuning for track performance.

Honda Civic Type R rear

The new Civic Type R also looks more aggressive - and yet planted - than t he outgoing version. The LED headlamps, gloss black grille, swept-up bonnet with the hood scoop together stand on 20-inch alloys which adds to the overall appearance.

Honda Civic Type R interiors

The European verison has 315 bhp of power and 400 Nm of torque. It comes with short-rev 5-speed manual gearbox. The black and red interior tones further add to the sporty feel.

Velar

If you attach a powerful statement more importance than power drive, the Range Rover Velar would surely grab your eyeballs. The beast of an SUV, the Velar gets striking proportions, flush door handles and an integrated rear spoiler help it also be quite aerodynamic. The foil stampe d grille further enhances the appeal. The company says it will bridge the gap between Evoque and the Range Rover Sport.

Velar side profile

The car features light-weight aluminium 4-cylinder V6 engine and the 178bhp of power will propel the car from naught to 60mph (96kmph) in 8.4 seconds.

Velar interiors

The Touch Pro Duo infotainment system brings together two touchscreens. The optional full-colour Head-up Display and optional Interactive Driver Display further highlight a rather extensive feature list.

FT4X

Toyota FT-4X off-road concept is also expected to steal quite a bit of limelight. This teaser image was released by Toyota and while not much can be made out from it, reports suggest the concept-SUV is close to production version and would be ready to tackle any condition in its way soon.

Yaris

Toyota will also display an updated version of its very popular hatch - Yaris. The car will feature new front-grille and chrome insets. The tail lights too become wider and new bumper and lower bumper have been added.

The auto giant, in its uber-short announcement, promised a " Four Wheeling. Scene Stealing" offering.

While this is the extent of details Toyota has gone into, the auto world is abuzz with reports and rumours about the concept, based on its nomenclature and the solo image that Toyota has shared.

The automaker registered the trademark for 'FT-4X' way back in October 2016. And the hype around the concept has only increased over the months.

Some have suggested that this 'Future Toyota' (FT) concept could soon be on its way to production, since the company uses the prefix when it intends to put the vehicle on roads... and soon.

Speculation is ripe that the concept might turn out to be a four-wheel drive, if the '4X' in its name is anything to go by.

The image is more a teaser than anything else and shows nothing but a lone tyre. It gives no clue about the exterior or interior of the vehicle. But the image of the butch, assumedly 18-inch alloy, Goodyear tyre has set off rumours that the vehicle could well be an off-roader.

The image also shows a smattering of orange paint adding a pop of colour to the wheel arch.

The concept is increasingly being seen as a potential competitor to the Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco.

The FT-4X is being touted as the successor to the FJ Cruiser, which Toyota discontinued after the 2014 FJ Cruiser. The continuation of this lineage would make sense given the FJ Cruiser's dedicated fan-following.