The promising FT-Se concept looks low-slung, wide, and sporty, and we got a glimpse of a new FT-3e electric SUV concept car as well.
We've been talking about the idea of an electric Toyota sports car for years now, and it looks to be getting closer to reality. A new concept car called the FT-Se will debut at the Tokyo auto show later this month, and it looks to be exactly the kind of low-slung EV performance coupe we've been waiting for. Gas And Electric Suv
The two teaser images show that the FT-Se has an aggressive stance with wide front and rear tracks and interesting-looking taillights culminating in fins that may help with aerodynamics. The GR logo, for Gazoo Racing, is prominently displayed on the rear ducktail spoiler. Inside, we can see that the dashboard incorporates several different display screens, and the steering wheel looks to be a yoke-style controller similar to what's available in the Lexus RZ.
We don't know anything about what will underpin this new sports car, but Toyota suggests that it shares many components with the other concept car that will debut soon, a compact SUV called the FT-3e. This means that the company is likely to introduce a new EV platform that will serve several different future electric models.
The FT-3e, though less exciting than the sports car, is still relevant, as Toyota currently only offers one EV model in the U.S., the bZ4X. Based on what we can see in the images, we'd guess that the FT-3e is similarly sized, meaning it could serve as a replacement for the bZ4X. Toyota hasn't divulged much information yet, other than the fact that it has digital displays on the exterior doors that show information including battery charge and onboard temperature as you approach the car.
We'll find out a lot more about these two Toyota concept cars soon, as they'll both debut at the Tokyo auto show later this month.
Despite being raised on a steady diet of base-model Hondas and Toyotas—or perhaps because of it—Joey Capparella nonetheless cultivated an obsession for the automotive industry throughout his childhood in Nashville, Tennessee. He found a way to write about cars for the school newspaper during his college years at Rice University, which eventually led him to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for his first professional auto-writing gig at Automobile Magazine. He has been part of the Car and Driver team since 2016 and now lives in New York City.
Mitsubishi Teases Delica Lookalike Concept
Mazda Will Show a Miata-Related Concept This Month
Nissan Hyper Urban Concept Sports Scissor Doors
Honda Shows Cool EV Hatch and Scooter Concepts
Mitsubishi Shows Crazy Adventure Concepts at Tokyo
The Best and Biggest from the 2019 Tokyo Show
Alpina B3 Sedan from BMW 3-Series Hits 188 MPH
Suzuki Hustler Concept Is Like Jimny in Looks Only
This Suzuki Van Has the Wackiest Name and Mission
Mitsubishi Mi-Tech Is a Plug-In Hybrid Off-Roader
Subaru Ends EJ20 Engine with WRX STI Final Edition
Subaru Levorg Could Preview Next-Gen WRX
A Part of Hearst Digital Media
We may earn a commission for purchases made through our links.
Pickup Truck Camper ©2023 Hearst Autos, Inc. All Rights Reserved.