Toyota has begun trials of a 2-seat version of its electric vehicle the i-Road in Japan, according to recent reports. The trials are part of the company’s “Open Road Project,” which was launched back in July. Although already in use in a test project in France, this is the first time that the 2-seat version of the i-Road will be tested in Tokyo. The testing program will see the pillion-style 2-seaters loaned out to test project participants to assess how the vehicle performs during routine acts such as shopping, commuting, etc. In other words, are the cars big enough to meet the needs of most potential users? Or is there just not enough interior space in these absolutely tiny cars to function effectively for most people’s uses?
Toyota has begun trials of a 2-seat version of its electric vehicle the i-Road in Tokyo, according to recent reports. The trials are part of the company’s “Open Road Project,” which was launched back in July. Although already in use in a test project in France, this is the first time that the 2-seat version of the i-Road will be tested in Japan. The testing program will see the pillion-style 2-seaters loaned out to test project participants to assess how the vehicle performs during routine acts such as shopping, commuting, etc. In other words, are the cars big enough to meet the needs of most potential users? Or is there just not enough interior space in these absolutely tiny cars to function effectively for most people’s uses?