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Toyota U2 Urban Utility Concept Car Makes Global Auto Show Debut in Toronto


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Unique concept representing the future of urban mobility joins all-new 2016 Prius, RAV4 Hybrid, and other must-see models and technologies at the Canadian International Auto Show

TORONTO - February 10, 2016: Toyota has developed a concept vehicle that perfectly suits today's creative class of mobile entrepreneurs and Makers.  Visit Toyota at this year's 2016 Canadian International Auto Show and be among the first to see the Toyota U2 ("U Squared"), an urban utility concept making its global auto show debut at this year's show, held from February 12-21 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

"From its retracting roof panels, to its uniquely configurable utility rail system, the U2 offers a concept vehicle that is only limited by the imagination," says Cyril Dimitris, Vice President, Sales, Toyota Canada Inc.  "Our North American design team left no stone unturned in masterfully creating a concept vehicle that truly embodies the spirit of today's Maker culture from the inside out."

The U2 will make its global auto show debut alongside great company at this year's CIAS, including:

  • The all-new, 2016 Toyota Prius – on sale this winter
  • The new 2016 Toyota RAV4 – including the first-ever RAV4 Hybrid
  • The 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Series pickup truck
  • A totally tricked out Scion iM
  • The Toyota Safety Sense and Toyota FT1 virtual reality simulators
  • A number of other new or updated models for 2016,

These models join the full line-up of Toyota and Scion vehicles and technologies on display throughout the Canadian International Auto Show, running February 12-21, 2016.