Toyota describes the Setsuna concept as an "heirloom crafted in wood”. The vehicle was official unveiled at the Milan design week. The official statement reads, “When we created Setsuna, we envisaged a family pouring its love into it over generations, so that the car gains an irreplaceable value. As time passes, wood changes in color -- the physical changes in its wooden bodywork reflect the bond it has built with its owners and their shared experiences.”
The car been built using 86 handmade wooden panels. Wood being the primary material, it has been joined using traditional Japanese interlocking techniques called the ‘okuriari and kusabi’.
The dashboard made out of neatly sculptured wood features a clock that numbers to 100 years. This is particularly for those who would like to track the number of years they may have owned it.
Maintaining it is easy as the vehicle body is not interlocked with nails. This makes it easy to be removed and replaced as and when required.
The Toyota Setsuna is not exactly a commuter car for now and remains in its concept form. However, it is believed that car is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 45kmph.
