Toyota Motor Company has launched domestic sales of the C+pod, a two-seater quadricycle best suited for short trips. Corporate customers can order it now, while all others will have to wait until 2022.
There are two trim levels to choose from: X, which starts at 1,650,000 JPY, and G, which costs 1,716,000 and above. Both sport plastic bodywork, LED lighting all around, and cabins trimmed with fabric and robust, damage-resistant materials. Dual monochrome displays substitute for a fully featured, LCD-based infotainment system.
The cars weigh in under 690 kg (1,520 lbs) and come powered by an electric motor rated at 12.5 hp (9.3 kW) and 56 Nm (41 lb-ft). The top speed never goes beyond 60 km/h (37 miles per hour), and a single charge translates into up to 150 km (93 miles) of range.