2005 Toyota i-Swing Concept

Toyota i-Real Concept was unveiled by Toyota at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007. It’s a three-wheeled personal mobility vehicle designed to adapt to different speeds, spaces, and user needs through a variable height and wheelbase.

At low, walking speeds, the i-Real rides tall and upright on two wheels, using a gyroscope to stay balanced while the third wheel retracts. When traveling faster, the vehicle lowers its stance, extends its body, and deploys all three wheels for better stability and efficiency. It can also lean into corners like a scooter and maneuver easily in tight urban environments.

The i-Real continues Toyota’s long line of experimental personal mobility concepts, following earlier ideas like the Pod, PM, and i-unit. Designed with Japan’s aging population in mind, it reflects Toyota’s broader vision of robotic and electric mobility assisting daily life. The vehicle even features illuminated exterior displays that react to the driver’s mood and uses basic artificial intelligence to learn user habits over time.

Rather than a traditional car replacement, the i-Real was presented as a future solution for short trips, dense cities, and personal transport—compact, adaptive, and built around the individual rather than the road.