Toyota to show off its next gen 'Green Metal' at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

Back in 1905, the Geneva Motor Show showcased almost all major internal combustion engine models in the world. Now in 2012 with more than a century having passed, the build up to the 82nd edition of the globally renowned automobile exhibition is once again showing signs of pointing the way forward in terms of sustainable technology solutions.

Among the many manufacturers bringing their latest tech laden coupes, sedans and saloons to the floor is Jap auto giant Toyota, which has planned an entire fleet of “green vehicles” for this year’s congregation.

 As expected the Toyota Yaris Hybrid, which is now in its production-ready form will take center stage at the Toyota stand this year. Powered by a re-engineered Hybrid Synergy Drive, it will be Europe’s first full hybrid supermini and is said to deliver quiet, smooth performance with the lowest emissions in its segment. Coming in with a wave of enthusiastic media and public interest backing its face and form Toyota’s all-new sports coupe the GT 86 will also make its way to Geneva as an affordable sports car proposition.

Besides the Yaris and the GT86, Toyota has left ample room for four fairly distinct concept cars, all of which have varied ambitions of their own. Making its world debut at Geneva this year, will be the FT-Bh concept by Toyota. It is an ultra-lightweight, full hybrid city car study designed for better emissions. Shouldn’t cost you too much as Toyota has designated a rather uncomplicated build strategy for this car, while purposely avoiding expensive materials for creating its framework.

Toyota’s NS4 next-generation plug-in hybrid and FCV-R hydrogen-powered concept vehicles are also being shown in Europe for the first time. Further development on the FCV-R should pave the way for the company’s launch of a saloon-type fuel cell vehicle by 2015.

We’ve already seen it make an appearance in its home territory at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, and now the diji concept will give European fans a closer look at its entire body, inside and out, which serves as a vivid customizable display. As a connected drive concept, the diji can also link to nearby vehicles and infrastructure to create an even more connected driving experience.

For those interested in catching the first glimpse of these cars straight from the show floor, Toyota will open its doors at the Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday, 6th March. Watch this space for more!