Chrysler Akino

The Chrysler Akino is a concept car created by Chrysler. The Akino was first shown at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. It was designed at Chrysler's Pacifica Studio in California and was named after the designer of the concept car, Akino Tsuchiya.^[1]

Chrysler Akino
The Chrysler Akino in the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show
Overview
Manufacturer	DaimlerChrysler
Production	2005 (Concept car)
Designer	Akino Tsuchiya
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact car
Body style	3-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Doors	Conventional doors (front) Coach Doors (1-door rear)
Related	Chrysler PT Cruiser Lancia Ypsilon Chrysler Ypsilon
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L I4

Design

The Akino was a design concept, as its engine was not tested. It was designed as a modern, one-box design for a subcompact car. It only had one door on the driver's side and two doors on the passenger's side, with the rear passenger door being a suicide door. Inside, it had 4 seats and a trunk that opened upwards like most hatchbacks. The passenger doors opened up in opposite directions, much like the Honda Element. The roof also featured an interlocking form which could give out more headroom. The interior of the Akino featured swiveling front seats, both natural and recyclable synthetic fabrics, bamboo flooring, a throw rug and pillows, and mood lighting.^[2]