Rugged CUV Concepts

The Toyota FT-AC Concept is Raised and Balanced for Off-Road Adventure

The Toyota FT-AC Concept has been created with adventurous lifestyles in mind to provide drivers with a totally balanced vehicle to ensure they never feel like they can't tackle the terrain on hand. Offering increased ground clearance, the vehicle is positioned to be more balanced to easily make it through whatever kind of adventure you're partaking in.

The Toyota FT-AC Concept features all-wheel drive with terrain modes and torque vectoring along with ample storage space for all of your essential gear. The vehicle identifies the need for more versatile automobile options as consumers seek to partake in adventurous activities outside of business hours. The car also features a sporty aesthetic that is perfectly suited for adventures, while also being great for city streets.

Adventure-ready Cuvs
Opportunities for car manufacturers to create SUVs that cater to the needs of adventurous lifestyles such as increased ground clearance, ample storage space and sporty aesthetic.
All-wheel Drive Terrain Features
Incorporating terrain modes and torque vectoring would allow car manufacturers to create SUVs that can tackle any terrain.
Versatile Automobile Options
Future products could be designed to cater to consumers who seek to partake in adventurous activities outside of their work hours.

Who This Affects Most

Automotive Industry
Automakers have the opportunity to cater to consumers who have an appetite for adventurous lifestyles and versatile automobile options.
Outdoor and Adventure Industry
Outdoor gear and adventure equipment can be designed to complement the unique needs of adventurous drivers taking their CUVs off-road.
Tourism Industry
Customized, well-equipped adventure-ready CUVs could attract a new customer base of adventure-seeking travelers.
SCORE
6.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 98%
Activity 76%
Freshness 8%

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