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What Is It?

Toyota FTX

What's Special About It?

Consider this a preview of the truck that will be rolling out of Toyota's new assembly plant in San Antonio roughly two years from now. Unlike the current Tundra that's a shade smaller than most domestic pickups, this bruiser is an undisputed full-size in every way. It's nearly 19 feet long, 7 feet wide and sits well over 6 feet tall. The design only serves to exaggerate its outrageous proportions with its imposing grille and bulging fenders. A hybrid gas-electric V8 provides the power to back up its looks while offering the efficiency of a V6 to keep it practical.

As cartoonish as its design may look, the FTX incorporates the kind of functionality that Toyota knows full-size buyers expect. The cargo bed features adjustable tie-down hooks and a hidden toolbox on the inside while exposed tow hooks adorn the outside. Housed under the bed is a combination generator, air compressor and electrical outlet box along with a hideaway ramp for loading heavy items into the bed.

The interior wears the kind of futuristic look that you would expect from a concept, but there's still a measure of real-world functionality built into its design. Handles integrated into the seats give passengers a solid grip during off-road adventures while their floating design mounts free up space underneath for storage. An overhead track lamp not only slides from the front to the back, it can be pulled down from the roof for more targeted illumination.

What's Edmunds' Take?

If there's any doubt that the full-size truck segment is about to get ugly, just take one look at the FTX. Although its expressive design will no doubt get tamed down by the time it hits production, there's no denying that it will maintain full-size dimensions. Even more interesting is the fact that despite the lack of details about its hybrid V8 drivetrain, Toyota's spokesmen weren't coy about the fact that they fully intend to bring such a system to market. — Ed Hellwig