2005 Toyota Fine-X Concept

Toyota Fine-X is a compact four-seat minivan concept and part of Toyota’s “Fine” family of fuel-cell show cars. Despite its small footprint—roughly the size of a Scion xA—the Fine-X delivers interior space comparable to a Toyota Camry, thanks to a flat floor and clever packaging.

The Fine-X uses a compact hydrogen fuel-cell hybrid system mounted under the floor, with four electric motors built directly into the wheel hubs. Each wheel can steer independently—up to 90 degrees—giving the car extreme maneuverability. This setup allows the Fine-X to rotate 360 degrees on the spot, making parking in tight urban spaces effortless.

Access is handled by massive gullwing doors and “welcome seats” that slide and swivel outward as the doors open. The steering wheel retracts toward the dashboard, and the front seats rotate to make entry and exit easier. Inside, the cabin feels open, bright, and high-tech, with wood-fiber trim and a clean, modern layout.

Toyota also hinted that elements of the Fine-X’s exterior design would influence future production cars, including the 2006 Toyota Corolla. Overall, the Fine-X was a bold demonstration of how fuel-cell technology, electric drive, and smart interior design could reshape compact urban vehicles.