The construction of the supermini is also said to put much more of an emphasis on sustainability.
We have only seen one teaser picture of the car so far, but more information is expected before its global launch in 2024.
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Toyota FT-Se concept
Expected to be unveiled as Toyota GR’s first electric sports car, the FT-Se shares its underpinnings with the FT-3e SUV and appears to be a development of the MR2 concept revealed in late-2021.
Each car is expected to draw power from Toyota’s new ‘Performance’ lithium ion battery pack – set to arrive in production cars in 2026 – which is claimed to increase range to around 497 miles and cut costs by up to 40%.
Inside, it is designed to be be as driver focused as its ride and handling, with two smartphone-style display screens flanking a narrow yoke steering wheel.
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Toyota FT-3e concept
Toyota’s second electric SUV paves the way for a radical electric 4×4 touted to introduce a new era for the brand where it will “go beyond providing physical transportation tools”. Arriving alongside the FT-Se sports car, it will be fully unveiled at the Tokyo motor show on 26 October and preview a sharply styled five-seat 4×4 with a design language unique to the brand’s EVs.
Its eye-catching design has been created with the help of AI and is said to be “as simple as possible”, with clean, aero-optimised lines and a prominent belt line in the same vein as the Land Rover Defender.
According to the company, the vehicle has been designed as a “lifestyle parter” to make the driver’s life as “stress-free” as possible, allowing them to adapt the ride quality to their preference and find out information about their local area via the infotainment screen to make it a “one-of-a-kind cherished vehicle”.