2005 Toyota FSC Concept

Toyota FSC is Toyota’s take on a new crossover category that blends a sedan and a minivan. Roughly the size of a Volkswagen Passat Wagon, the FSC is designed as a four-seat vehicle with a spacious, lounge-style cabin, but it can quickly expand to carry up to six passengers thanks to a clever, power-operated, three-stage foldaway third row.

The layout sets the FSC apart. Unlike typical crossovers, the rear hatch is split: the upper section opens like a wagon, while the lower section retracts inward like a sedan trunk lid. Inside, the rear bench uses an electrically adjustable backrest that separates the cargo area from the passenger space, giving the FSC a true three-box feel—something rare in this segment.

Toyota positioned the FSC as a pure design and packaging study, with no details released on powertrain, platform, or production plans. Rather than copying vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz R-Class, Toyota used the FSC to explore a different idea of flexibility, comfort, and interior versatility in a crossover format.