Toyota Setsuna concept car was designed in wood to highlight the affection 
owners develop for family vehicles over time, which is in contrast to 
the more disposable nature of digital devices. 
"Wood was chosen as the primary material for Setsuna's construction 
to express the idea that love grows as time passes," said the Japanese 
auto brand in a statement. "Wood changes in colour and feel in direct 
response to the love and care shown to it."
"As Setsuna is passed from generation to generation, the physical 
changes in its wooden bodywork reflect the bond it has built with its 
owners and their shared experiences."
Toyota said that the Setsuna is not a piece of furniture, it is a fully functional vehicle. However it isn't road legal.
Japanese cedar forms the exterior panels due to its flexibility and 
distinctive grain, while Japanese birch is used for the vehicle's frame,
 thanks to its rigidity.
Each section of the car is joined using traditional Japanese joinery 
techniques, according to the manufacturer. These include "okuriari", a 
type of dovetail joint, and "kusabi", a mortise and tenon joint.
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