THE shapes of cars are becoming stranger by the minute. Pictured is Toyota's bid to please younger buyers, the Concept Coupe Crossover alias ccX.

Aimed at individuals with active lifestyles, the ccX "combines the aggressive styling expected in a sports coupe with the cargo-hauling capability needed for light-duty and play," says the maker.

Though it has never been regarded as a styling pioneer, the company says: "It is important for Toyota to raise the emotional pulse of a large global youth market." If it reminds you of anything else, how about Audi's A2?