The Toyota C+pod is now available in Japan

toyota-cpod-banner

In a recent press release, Toyota announced that the C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) has been made available to the Japanese public starting last December 23.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • When did Toyota make the C+pod available to the public?

    According to Toyota's press release, the company started public sales of the electric kei car on December 23.
  • To whom did Toyota sell the C+pod prior to the announced public sales?

    The C+pod was initially sold only to companies, local governments, and other organizations in Japan.
  • How many variants will the C+pod have?

    The C+pod will be sold in two variants: X and G.
  • How much will they be?

    The G variant will be sold at JP¥1,650,000 while the X variant will be sold at JP¥1,716,000.
  • How can the Japanes public get the C+pod?

    Toyota says that the C+pod can be had through lease contracts from Toyota dealers and Toyota Rental & Lease Agencies throughout Japan.
  • The C+pod has been designed as a mobility option for a diverse group of daily users who frequently travel short distances with a few passengers. It has since been well received by Toyota’s customers and has praised the two-seater electric kei car for its ease of handling, environmental friendliness, and full range of safety and security features, despite its ultra-compact body.

    The public C+pod will be offered in two grades: X and G. Both cars, however, will be powered by an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery which sends power to the rear wheels. The X variant is said to have a sticker price of ¥1,650,000 while the G variant will be offered for ¥1,716,000.

    The C+pod was initially sold only to corporate users, local governments, and other organizations in Japan. And now, the kei car can be purchased by almost every individual in the country through lease contracts starting from Toyota vehicle dealers and Toyota Rental & Lease Agencies throughout Japan.

    toyota-cpod toyota-cpod-1 toyota-cpod-2

    The lease agreement enables casual C+pod use while also ensuring comprehensive vehicle collection with proactive 3R (reduce, re-use, recycle) initiatives for the onboard batteries. This is part of Toyota's goal of achieving a carbon-neutral mobility society.

    According to Toyota, they will continue to offer a diverse mobility lineup, including the C+pod and C+walk T, to provide safe and secure mobility matched to the needs of customers no matter their stage of life or ability, from new daily drivers to the older drivers, and wheelchair users.

    Photos from Toyota

    Also read:

    Only 600 units of the North America-exclusive, limited-edition Toyota GR Supra will be made

    6 reasons proving that the Toyota Wigo is the way to go

    Toyota bares future EV lineup and aspirations

    Read All

    Featured Articles

    Recommended Articles For You

    Read All

    Featured Toyota Cars

    • Upcoming

    Toyota Car Articles From Zigwheels

    • News
    • Article Feature
    • Road Test
    • Next-gen Tamaraw SWB gas trim to be released by Q1 2025
      Next-gen Tamaraw SWB gas trim to be released by Q1 2025
      Ruben Manahan IV . Today
    • TMP eyes to next-gen Toyota Tamaraw ‘as much as it can produce’
      TMP eyes to next-gen Toyota Tamaraw ‘as much as it can produce’
      Ruben Manahan IV . Dec 09, 2024
    • Toyota Motor PH launches next-gen Tamaraw
      Toyota Motor PH launches next-gen Tamaraw
      Paulo Papa . Dec 06, 2024
    • Here’s what to expect at the 'Araw ng Tamaraw' tomorrow
      Here’s what to expect at the 'Araw ng Tamaraw' tomorrow
      Ruben Manahan IV . Dec 05, 2024
    • Toyota Motor PH holds ceremonial roll-off event for next-gen Tamaraw
      Toyota Motor PH holds ceremonial roll-off event for next-gen Tamaraw
      Paulo Papa . Nov 29, 2024
    • Zigwheels PH Top 5 most searched pickup trucks for 2024
      Zigwheels PH Top 5 most searched pickup trucks for 2024
      Cesar Miguel . Dec 09, 2024
    • Zigwheels PH Top 5 most searched SUV models for 2024
      Zigwheels PH Top 5 most searched SUV models for 2024
      Cesar Miguel . Dec 06, 2024
    • Ford Ranger Raptor vs. Toyota Hilux GR-S: tough truck skirmish
      Ford Ranger Raptor vs. Toyota Hilux GR-S: tough truck skirmish
      Cesar Miguel . Dec 04, 2024
    • More than just a race: Toyota GR PH Cup
      More than just a race: Toyota GR PH Cup
      Paulo Papa . Oct 04, 2024
    • Hybrid crossover clash: GWM Haval Jolion vs. Toyota Corolla Cross
      Hybrid crossover clash: GWM Haval Jolion vs. Toyota Corolla Cross
      Cesar Miguel . Sep 25, 2024
    • Toyota Corolla Cross H2 Concept: what we have learned so far
      Toyota Corolla Cross H2 Concept: what we have learned so far
      Ruben Manahan IV . Nov 05, 2024
    • Toyota Avanza G CVT: Dashingly dependable
      Toyota Avanza G CVT: Dashingly dependable
      Paulo Papa . Oct 14, 2024
    • Proper commuter: Toyota Wigo G
      Proper commuter: Toyota Wigo G
      Paulo Papa . Sep 05, 2024
    • ELECTRIA: Toyota Zenix Q Hybrid is fit for modern families
      ELECTRIA: Toyota Zenix Q Hybrid is fit for modern families
      Ruben Manahan IV . Apr 02, 2024
    • Above average: Toyota Raize G
      Above average: Toyota Raize G
      Paulo Papa . Mar 22, 2024