Toyota Concept-I images

It may be about as conceptual as it's possible to be, but the Concept-i hints at Toyota's future direction

The Concept-i features the latest self-driving tech, and has been designed to build a relationship between man & machine

Despite this futuristic tech, a physical accelerator and brake pedal still feature

Ambient lighting changes colour depending on whether autonomous or manual driving modes are selected

The Toyota Concept-i can display greeting messages on its doors when occupants approach

These early sketches show the Concept-i's design journey

Although it promises a fully autonomous experience, regulations mean the driver remains in ultimate control

Toyota hopes that by building a relationship between man and machine, self-driving cars will gain further acceptance