2015 Toyota FCV Unveiled, Priced From $68,688 In Japan

by Derek Kreindler

June 25th, 2014 2:46 PM

2015 toyota fcv unveiled priced from 68 688 in japan

Toyota’s first mass production fuel cell vehicle was unveiled today in Tokyo, prices from just under $70,000.

Specs and global pricing were not announced, but Toyota said the roll-out of the car would be initially limited to areas in Japan with hydrogen fueling infrastructure. A roll-out in the United States and Europe is coming in 2015.

Despite many observers taking a bearish stance on fuel cells, Toyota is all-in on hydrogen, after ditching their EV program in 2012. The question is, what do they know that we don’t that is giving them such confidence about a technology many thought was dead in the water?

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LALoser on Jun 25, 2014

I would like this if it had more of a Buick Verano-esque rear and the new WRX engine.

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Nickoo on Jun 25, 2014

I'm all for fuel cell cars, but seriously, Toyota, learn from Tesla. Make your car a premium car and sell it on hype. This is one of the most ugly cars I have ever seen from any time period. There is no excuse for this rolling abomination.

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