TOYOTA i-ROAD | POV AND MORE....

[@ralpsimpson3925]

Where can I buy one to use in Scotland?

[@anudavid_]

I truly hope they bring this concept to the US, especially for New York city. Definitely the future of transportation in urban environments, would love to test went out one day.

[@sanddrifterjb]

I know Toyota engineers spent some time in New York researching there. Hope to see it come out soon!

[@markadams3047]

It takes forever to see technology like this make it in real time life.

[@sanddrifterjb]

Agree, wish they would commit and bring it to America

[@macrumpton]

They have been promoting it since 2013, that seems like forever enough for me.

[@furulevi]

Where can I buy one? :D

[@garzv4127]

Fantastic. I love it. I can make it to production with my motorcycle company. Do you have documentation about this???

[@fernandovargas7562]

Cool Toyota I Road..... fantastic.... cool video

[@sanddrifterjb]

Thanks 🤙

[@aarontolan3386]

Any chance it is has or will come to US

[@sanddrifterjb]

No idea but not likely

[@macrumpton]

Take my money! Now! This is the best city commuter I have ever seen. If they made it about 15% longer to make it more comfortable for a passenger and maybe 15 miles faster and a bit more range and it would be a great commuter for almost anywhere. Maybe make the back seat so it can fold down for extra cargo for shopping. How does it handle at higher speeds? I have heard that can be a problem for rear wheel steering vehicles. This could be the vehicle that saves Toyota from their disastrous doubling down on hybrids and hydrogen.

[@nunyabidnis3815]

I would love to see this with some of the built in solar from the Aptera.

[@ninareyes8451]

If there's no AC, how warm does it get inside especially at noon?

[@sanddrifterjb]

Well it depends where you live? I live in Phoenix and in the summer with no air or even air movement inside the vehicle you are looking at 120 degrees + easily. Not ideal ....

[@ninareyes8451]

@@sanddrifterjb oh gosh... im in Manila :) i will melt for sure

[@RIZFERD]

@@ninareyes8451 install an indoor mini fan

[@bloggsie45]

How much do they cost?

[@madaboutvoice]

i-road came out many (five?) years ago in Japan and they are being rented out in Tokyo.

[@seanwaters8886]

I want this! Bring it to Oregon!!!

[@hhauffe]

I've fallen in love with the promise of the Nimbus One EV... and this looks very similar. I wonder if this is where Nimbus got part of their inspiration. Sometimes a lighter startup like Nimbus gets off the dime sooner than a much bigger and established company. Thanks for the great insight!

[@trevorwakely2527]

Is the Toyota I road in Canada, I’m a disabled wheelchair user and I’d like to purchase one, I think they will good disabled vehicles

[@trevorwakely2527]

You can contact me at wakelyt382 at gmail dot com

[@sanddrifterjb]

Trevor Wakely unfortunately it is not for sale yet in NA. Not sure when or if they will ever make it?

[@trevorwakely2527]

I think will be good vehicles for disables like I said I’m from Newfoundland and Labrador Canada, can you help me get funding for this automobile, and one question? Do you need a license for this machine bc it’s electric and don’t go over 100

[@trevorwakely2527]

@@sanddrifterjb honestly why are ye promoting something if u don't know if it will ever be presentable, I can already let u know that they need to be solar so they never loose charge during the day, I think side walls should be everywhere so disables can have these, u go up on the left sides come back on the right, no matter what if you're on the sidewalk u should be always going against traffic ,these vehicles are small enough to travel on site walks let's make our world more accessible

[@trevorwakely2527]

Why do ye make KZbin videos of concept vehicles that will never come to market do ye peeps like getting our hopes up, honestly I think if these iroads were affordable you sell. More and make more, like idk why houses vehicles etc r so expensive if things/products were sold cheaper you will sell double maybe even triple more and make more but nobody understands u just think that if u sell expensive u will sell/make more no a lot of ppl can't afford which will bring your number of sells down, where if you sold cheaper ppl would buy them as gifts for whoever you would sell 100times more

[@cyngaethlestan8859]

Loved this at first sight. If it were in production at a sane price, then despite the limited range I'd buy one. (give it a 40-50 Mile range and the potential user base would be greatly expanded, 30 miles is just okay.) Alas like most of these things it will never enter production. I just hope the Seat Minimo makes it into production next year as promised or I'll have to buy a Citroen Ami. The Ami is boring and has few of the points that make me want an I-Road but at least it IS IN PRODUCTION, a rare thing. Thank you for the video.

[@sanddrifterjb]

It is such a cool and fun vehicle. The iROAD is ready to go! Just not sure when they will go for sale and what countries they will be available?

[@maciejpsyk]

What is the drag Cd*A? That has to be outstandingly low, in the same league as Aptera.

[@rh7828]

I really wish I can own one in the US. Few years ago I lost a chance to experience driving it at Toyota Showcase in Toyko.

[@sanddrifterjb]

Richard Ho hopefully we get some opportunities to purchase here. 👍

[@driolonojatronanca5436]

The Toyota iroad looks better than motorcycle. Looks riders of no choice buying motorcycle because of other cheaper options, but if it in the market, surely riders will pick toyota iroad.

[@stvsanders]

Will someone that is 6’3” tall fit in this? Is it really loud inside the cabin at high speed?

[@sanddrifterjb]

I would say it might be tight for you at 6'3" I am 5'9" and have a lot of room still above me. It is however, low so that might also be difficult for a taller person. Yes, it is a little loud in at higher speeds inside the cabin. Their is zero noise reduction or damping to make it quieter but it is an acceptable level.

[@LIZLISA137]

shouldn't be too late since most electric vehicles operate a lot more quiet than gas vehicles

[@kemijay7970]

Who can I contact to purchase a three wheel scooter like this one?

[@sanddrifterjb]

Unfortunately they are not yet sold in the USA. I don’t have any more updated information. Your best bet is Toyota.com

[@RayyanSaboor]

can I use the sound from your video for my own? I will give credit if you want Toyota is planning to launch it in Pakistan and people are searching for it so I want to make detailed video and your video helped me a lot obviously it is not in Urdu the native language here so ya anyways let me know

[@sanddrifterjb]

Use whatever you would like, glad to help

[@mindyobizness5326]

In the market for a Yaris hatchback and got an advertisement on Instagram about this. I live in NYC. This would be perfect for my basic needs.

[@benjaminhenderson1759]

Price? I didn't hear it mentioned. A solar panel on roof to charge while at work would be nice, or high output generators in front wheels to run motor while in motion should be looked into. Longer Range would steal the market.

[@kanaksramasamy]

When will launch in india

[@TheMe2oo]

It truly like a helicopter on the road. If Toyota build a gasoline version, I definitely buy my own two of them.

[@METALFACEDOOMXXXX]

Never knew jeff goldblum did car reviews 🤔

[@itihasbond1622]

They could be on to a winner!Fun commuting for everyone!in my opinion to succeed with this idea they need to: 1. Have 4 wheels instead of three, and add abs, anti-slip traction control for wet roads. 2. Driving position needs to be more lying down in order to take that high roof line down and it will give better stability as bonus. 3. Needs to be a 2 seater minimum, becaue scooters, bikes are 2 seaters. 4. Top speed need to go up from 45,60 km/h to atleast 110km/h. With sexy EV standout acceleration. 5. Range minimum 150km wltp. 6. Price maximum 15-20.000 dollar/euro. I will book 2, and park them on my 1 car parking spot. thank you very much. 😎

[@sanddrifterjb]

It has ABS / Traction control already. It also does have 2 seats in tandem. What it needed was AC, more power and better visibility. I do have to say that besides driving the LFA, it's my second choice to drive since it was so different in every way! Super fun concept!

[@itihasbond1622]

@@sanddrifterjb super. Just a few things to add then. Yes that visibility seems awful. To be global success it needs that capability of wet and snow conditions and 1 rear wheel can be problematic. Even putting a frugal 125-300cc single cylinder scooter engine option would not be bad too realising asian markets and not to worry about the battery(keep costs low)

[@Plasmo20]

Been waiting years for this to go live. Stillborn maybe? maybe range is the issue? Maybe waiting for battery tech to go the next level?

[@sanddrifterjb]

I really don’t know why we have not seen it come out yet. I can tell you Toyota did get the legal classification done but that is the last I have heard in a year.

[@smashedhulk8492]

Don't see the use case, though they've gotten this far in development, they think so. It's competing with motorcycles and bicycles in large cities. It has elemental protection and some security, but I doubt they can compete on cost.

[@sanddrifterjb]

Smashed Hulk agree. I think with my time around it for so long, there are some ideal markets for it but not as many as initially thought. It makes perfect sense in places like Paris or Italy but Arizona where I live? Not unless I put a golf bag on the back. I can see maybe mounting up a surf rack for some. The best part about it is how it drives. Lots of fun 🤘

[@dogfacedponysoldier87]

Well, they ought to triple its size, so it is a 4 seater., and ofcourse make it able to go at least 75 mph, and be all electric. I guess they’re just experimenting with it.

[@jhondumaop1311]

Someday 4 of iroads will combine to form a mid sized sedan.

[@davisgreen2099]

Toyota is foolish not to put this into production!! It's been a concept for years!!

[@sanddrifterjb]

I 100% agree but after testing in multiple cities some years ago, Toyota USA had to consider laws that were in place. They also needed to decide if it would go under the motorcycle laws or automobile category. In the end, I think Toyota was on board but the markets, for instance, New York was not ideal for them.

[@anacastro2418]

Esperemos la llegada en arg..... Lo q necesitan......

[@rightlanehog3151]

Joe , Two episodes ago you scared your mother with the FJ and now you are scaring us with this backwards tricycle! We are all looking forward to the LFA videos. BTW what do you think of the Wrangler flipping in those IIHS tests?

[@sanddrifterjb]

LOl, yeah I have all kinds of things I want to cover. Still new at this and that was my first full video edit and shoot with-out any help from my son. I got some good stuff last week in the new Supra so stay tuned. Send me that Jeep link. Haven't seen it but not really to shocked to hear...

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@sanddrifterjb Just Google Jeep IIHS results. I saw it on the TFL Off Road channel

[@michaelbrinks8089]

@@sanddrifterjb I'm surprised no one has built something like a Yamaha Tricity or Piaggio MP3 scooter with a lightweight, aerodynamic, removable weather enclosure (aluminum frame with tough plastic panels) It would be much more practical than a Toyota I-road, since it could travel at hwy speeds like motorcycle, with long range and be used in rain, cold weather.The 3 wheel reversed trike design is much safer to ride on wet roads than a 2 wheel scooter. Only problem I can think of is if strong side winds could blow it off the road but think it could be made rounded to minimize the problem and be safer to ride than a motorcycle in high winds.

[@pacificPK77]

Starting Nice 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😅

[@markmasser2081]

I have been looking for an electric, small, daily commuter, and this would be perfect. I heard you say no air conditioning, but how does it keep from fogging up with all the glass?

[@patrykbody4910]

Maybe have heating glass like Renault Twizy?

[@sanddrifterjb]

The fogging up is a concern, the only way I could resolve this was to drop the windows on the sides. It does have a defroster for the windshield ...

[@RIZFERD]

Install a mini fan on dashboard

[@landonrowe2926]

Tah-ota

[@Spartan2x]

I’d buy one. But it will not work in the USA unless it can drive on the highway.

[@blossomutonium8985]

But, it may hit the US soon.

[@ts_women]

In Toyota Iroad, the front wheels should turn, not the rear. The rear should drive and give speed and that's all.

[@sanddrifterjb]

sounds like you got it all figured out.

[@riduandunia6591]

I hope it comes to California. It’s electric; it’s a Toyota; it sounds like a short distance commuter vehicle.

[@powerlinkers]

concept since 2013.

[@jampannachinthala4885]

I like this car how to launch india

[@dorkthe3rd]

It's basically an enclosed piaggio 500 mp3.

[@macrumpton]

With front wheel drive and rear wheel steering.

[@manobilli3754]

i wish they can bring this in pakistan for girls cars are very expensive it's hard for woman to ride a bike but this is fab for muslim womans who go out to work who have to struggle in buses and rikshaws etc .

[@michaelbrinks8089]

Just make/add a lightweight,aerodynamic, removable weather enclosure to a Yamaha Tricity or Piaggio MP3 reverse trike 3 wheel scooter and call it a day.

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Very cool! I guess this would be limited to being a city vehicle due to the limited top speed. Definitely would be huge in Japan and other extremely high population cities globally. Oh, and the LFA is one of my fav super cars of all time!

[@sanddrifterjb]

ElevationEveryWeekend yeah I thought it would be fun to share my adventures over the years in this thing. I keep telling Toyota to give me one so I can build a SEMA overland version with Fox shocks and moto tires!

[@sanddrifterjb]

ElevationEveryWeekend hey question for you. You look to be a mountain bike guy! What’s your thoughts on the 2020 StumpJumper EVO comp 29er? I am wanting it but not sure on the Carbon or if the Alloy would do?

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

JOE BACAL Hey Joe. I’ve never ridden that specific bike, but those bikes are definitely highly regarded, can’t go wrong with anything they make. Actually these days nobody makes a bad bike. Alloy bikes are great, but the carbon versions are a little lighter and sometimes a little stiffer, but a sizable jump in cost. If you will apply your attention to detail to MTB that you do to cars, those subtleties may be worth the extra cost, especially if you ride a lot near the limits.

[@sanddrifterjb]

ElevationEveryWeekend I appreciate that input. I have a Sponsored rider who is helping me get a bike. I come from racing moto so I think I may like the Carbon better. Even with a substantial discount it may make sense. Thank you!

[@slice1208]

That thing looks like death trap on American roads !

[@ceceb6264]

This is not fair, put this on the market to sell or don’t show them.

[@kaischmelzle547]

I would like to by one for me!

[@kaischmelzle547]

That could be an Idea of mine!

[@toyotaprius79]

Toyota never intends to sell EVs. Micro evs especially. That's a problem They're gaining plenty of sales in China, and plenty of interest in Europe for years now.

[@ออถถ-ซ8ฉ]

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[@joesantoro7543]

I also been watching this vehicle for years. I've been driving a LSV for 11 years. As you know low speed Electric vehicles can only go on roads of 35 miles an hour. Not practical unless you're in a downtown area and then if you want to cross the road over 35 mile an hour speed limit you can't.. The I Road Will be classified as a motorcycle. If the range was at least 100 miles and speed of 40 to 50 I think it would be more practical for a second vehicle. I can be reached at [e-mail]

[@trevorwakely2527]

They’re like a scooter

[@H76Pro]

No AC? no thanks! I live in a very hot climate!

[@johnfortich]

What's the point of this? if nobody gets to ride or buy it but a selected few. This has been out for more than a decade? And it'll remian a concept that will be tuck away in a museum somewhere. Such a pity. It would have been a game changer, way too expensive that it defeats the very purpose it serves.

[@sanddrifterjb]

Sorry to waste your time. Just thought I would share. I can agree with you that it should have been out for purchase. The issue is they planned to but now only available over seas in select areas from what I was told. I don’t work for Toyota so just my experience driving them.

[@RobinKosnas]

@@sanddrifterjb Maybe the sole reason they haven't started mass production yet is that they are afraid of the consenquences: If there would be such a high demand for it, that would kill a lot of their own cars they make in that price category: market cannibalism, it can go either way: very good or very bad. Carver Earth is available now for 12000 USD but it looks hideous compared to this. I must add, both are pretty weak in max speed and distance, so there's room for improvement.

[@paulgoodman7716]

great, if it had a 250cc 4 stroke engine in it, it would be a world beater, speed economy, ect what a wasted opportunity.

[@sanddrifterjb]

paul goodman that would be awesome with a set of Fox shocks!

[@nhannguyen-sr9vh]

i love electric vechicles, but with only 30 mile range I have to agree. if the range was 90 miles or you could swap the battery pack it would make this much better.

[@rj_lab]

No AC is a no no for me.

[@fregoso1985]

But not in the usa !! That sucks !!!

[@sanddrifterjb]

Yep

[@marcusanthony179]

(In my thick, heavy Korean accent) Dissa rotta good car, but arotta uggery.

[@dogfacedponysoldier87]

37 mph top speed? Why so slow? Might as well walk.

[@pacificPK77]

No

[@macrumpton]

Probably you would need things like airbags and more crash protection with a faster speed.

[@matrixvirus3872]

It doesn’t have AC fuck no

[@kevinbranshaw7294]

Talk less, more video!

[@chippy3901]

He looks like an old Ryan Reynolds who aged well

[@sanddrifterjb]

Thanks I think? LOL

[@joshuavance1472]

@@sanddrifterjb Definitely a compliment.